Sample animated Videos

Safaricom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpJ29XXVyG4

Nike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy1rumvo9xc

Airtel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMFCqkZHDtc

Dahabshiil Shipping Company

Animated Videos

Video 1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FN63Y64p61U

Video 2.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfbYYk10DlY

Criterion A: Inquiring and Analysing.

Animation Production: Criterion A: Inquiring and Analysis

Challenge

Mr. Stephen has been the shopkeeper at the tuck-shop for a long time. After a long day of 
selling various things to both junior and senior schools like crisps, nuts, cake, juices boxes,
 yogurt and fruits he has to pick the litter from the compound. This is a very tiresome job and time 
consuming.  How can we help him in making his job easier?

Your task is to identify a problem faced by Mr. Stephen in the school tuck-shop during break time and lunch 

time when selling snacks to all students. Think of a workable and appropriate free online animation softwares

 you will use to solve this problem Mr. Stephen facing. The problem should be clearly described and 

the client's current way of addressing the situation described. The problem description should include the current

 limitations the client is facing and detailed explanation of why you think an animation  will be the best solution to this persistent problem. 

Criterion A: Inquiring and analysing

Maximum: 8

At the end of year 1, students should be able to:

i.         explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem
ii.        state and prioritize the main points of research needed to develop a solution to 
the problem
iii.      describe the main features of one existing product that inspires a solution to the 
problem
iv.      present the main findings of relevant research.

VIDEOS:
1. AGAINST LITTERING
2. ADVERT OF UGALI
3. STOP LITTERING

Achievement level	Level descriptor
0	The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1–2	The student: i. states the need for a solution to a problem ii. states the findings of research.
3–4	The student: i. outlines the need for a solution to a problem ii. states some points of research needed to develop a solution, with some guidance iii. states the main features of an existing product that inspires a solution to the problem iv. outlines some of the main findings of research.
5–6	The student: i. explains the need for a solution to a problem ii. states and prioritizes the main points of research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with some guidance iii. outlines the main features of an existing product that inspires a solution to the problem iv. outlines the main findings of relevant research.
7–8	The student: i. explains and justifies the need for a solution to a problem ii. states and prioritizes the main points of research needed to develop a solution to the problem, with minimal guidance iii. describes the main features of an existing product that inspires a solution to the problem

Animation Unit Details

Animation Production: Unit Details

Teacher(s)	Mr. Victor/ Mr. Robert	Subject group and discipline	Digital Design
Unit title	Animation Production	MYP year	1	Unit duration (hrs)	25hrs

Inquiry: Establishing the purpose of the unit

Key concept		Related concept(s)	Global context
Communication		Perspective	Scientific and technical innovation
Statement of inquiry
Designers adapt the form in which information is communicated in order to make it accessible to the end user.
Inquiry questions
Factual:  what are the general rules required for animation production? Conceptual:  How do Animations impact the communication of a given message? Debatable:  Does Animation only target a particular age group?
Objectives	Summative assessment
Objective A: Inquiring and analysing Objective B: Developing ideas Objective C: Creating a solution Objective D: Evaluating	Outline of summative assessment task(s) including assessment criteria: Mr. Stephen is faced with many challenges of littering at break time and lunch at the cafeteria and around school daily. Students will be required to design and develop an animated video to inform the students of the dangers of litter and possible ways to stop littering during break time and lunch time. The effectiveness of the solution will be determined by the feedback, and action taken by students towards littering.		Relationship between summative assessment task(s) and statement of inquiry: Students will have deeper understanding and use software that allows them to create and use animations in creating videos.
Approaches to learning (ATL)
Collaboration skills: Make fair and equitable decisions; Listen actively to other perspectives and ideas; Give and receive meaningful feedback; Advocate for one’s own rights and needs. Communication skills: Give and receive meaningful feedback during presentations; Share ideas with multiple audiences using a variety of digital environments and media; Organize and depict information logically; Understand and use mathematical functions Transfer skills: Compare conceptual understanding across multiple subject groups and disciplines. Information Literacy Skills: Collect and analyse data to identify solutions and make informed decisions; Process data and report results. Critical Thinking: Practise observing carefully in order to recognize problems; Gather and organize relevant information to formulate an argument; Recognize unstated assumptions and bias;  Interpret data; Evaluate evidence and arguments;  Draw reasonable conclusions and generalizations Thinking skills: Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes.

In each unit, you will be allowed to identify the learner profile/s and AK strand/s that connects with the unit.

Research on the link below.

Leaner Profile and AK Strands

Click this link

Tasks: 1

1. List the learner profiles.

2. List and explain the AK strands.

N/B: Post your answer on the class blog.

Research Activities

Task1:

1. What is animation?
2. Name  animation characters that have influenced our childhood.
3. Which softwares are used to create animations?
4. Animations can be used to solve different problems in our society. Name some of the problems that you can use animation to solve.
5. Name these charcacters.

6. Research and name ten softwares used to creating animations, identify who created the software and their advantages and disadavntages.

- Use this link to question 7 a) and 7 c).
Primary and secondary Research Advantages and disadvantages of primary research

7. a) what is primary research?
   b) List five types of primary research.
  c) Name advantages and disadvantes of primary research.



LINK TO UNIT 1  WORK BOOK; ANIMATION PRODUCTION
Unit 1 Work Book ( Animation Production)

MYP Design Cycle Model.

MYP Design Cycle Model.

There are four stages to be followed when solving problems using IT solutions or technology: The four steps are described in four criteria. 
These includes:

1. Criterion A: Inquiring and Analysing ( Investigation stage).
2. Criterion B: Developing ideas.
3. Criterion C: Creating the solution or product.
4. Criterion D: Evaluation.

In each and every criterion, the highest grade is 8 and lowest 0

Introduction to Digital Design:

Design in MYP is divided into two groups:

1. Digital design.

2. Product design.

Digital design uses computers and other technologies to create digital products or solutions to solve a problem/ need in the society.

Design Cycle.

nDigital design uses the design cycle to solve problems around us.

nThe designers use the design cycle to develop the product/solution following  the set process.

nThe process is divided into four stages:

1.Inquiring and analysing.

2.Developing ideas.

3.Creating the solution/ product.

4.Evaluation.