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Animation: History, design and opportunities

Level: Level One

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will haveEvidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1. create a timeline outlining the history of animation, highlighting the key milestones from their inception to the modern day

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2. select an early animation and discuss its historical significance, key themes and impact it has had on popular culture, including where it fits into the timeline of the history of animation

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3. plan how to make an early animation machine, using the materials available to them

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4. create a working model of an early animation machine

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5. reflect on their work, identifying the key areas for improvement in relation to the precision of their machine

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6. compare and contrast their machine to current trends and technology in animation

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7. create a list of vocational opportunities within the animation industry.

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Approved 12 Jun 2026

All outcomes must be recorded on AQA summary sheet.

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