L2 Animation

PROJECT 1
MAKING & UNMAKING

Important Dates & Resources

Project Brief

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Project Launchw/c 5th Oct 2026
Formative Feedbackw/c 2nd Nov 2026
Target Completion—
Summative Feedbackw/c 9th Nov 2026

WEEK 6 – WC/5th Oct

This week, you will explore Making & Unmaking through character transformations in Pokémon and Digimon. You will investigate how characters change their appearance through evolution and how animation techniques are used to communicate these transformations. Your research will help you understand morphing and prepare you to create your own transformation animation.

  • Pokémon and Digimon Research
  • Teams

In Lesson Tasks

Over the next three weeks, you will explore Making & Unmaking through character design and morphing animation. Inspired by Pokémon and Digimon, you will investigate how creatures evolve and transform, then design your own original character with two different forms. Finally, you will bring your character to life using frame-by-frame animation, creating a smooth transformation from one form into another.

1. Research and Analysis

Examine Pokémon and Digimon evolution sequences, identifying how proportions, silhouettes, anatomy and visual effects change.

2. Character Design

Create an original creature with two contrasting forms. Explain why its appearance changes and which features remain recognisable.

3. Morphing Animation

Draw key poses and intermediate frames to demonstrate an actual change of shape, rather than simply fading between two illustrations.

4. Final Transformation

Produce a short 2–4-second animation, experimenting with timing, exaggeration, anticipation and optional transformation effects.

1. Research and Analysis

In this task, you will investigate how Pokémon and Digimon use evolution and transformation in animation. You will research both franchises, explore how their characters change and compare their approaches to Making & Unmaking.

Task 1 – Pokémon Research

Choose one Pokémon evolution line and investigate its different stages.

  1. Include images of each evolution stage, showing how the Pokémon develops from its original to its final form.
  2. Analyse how its shape, size, colours, proportions and physical features change.
  3. Find and include at least one animated GIF showing a Pokémon evolution taking place.
  4. Explain how the transformation is animated, including any special effects used.

Task 2 – Digimon Research

Choose one Digimon evolution line and investigate its different stages.

  1. Include images of each evolution stage, showing how the Digimon develops from its original to its final form.
  2. Analyse how its anatomy, size, colours, proportions and physical features change.
  3. Find and include at least one animated GIF showing a Digimon transformation taking place.
  4. Explain how the transformation is animated, including any special effects used.

Task 3 – Compare and Evaluate

Compare Pokémon and Digimon by answering the following questions:

  1. What are the main similarities and differences between their evolutions?
  2. Which franchise has the most interesting transformations, and why?
  3. How do these transformations relate to Making & Unmaking?
  4. What ideas could inspire your own morphing animation?

Submission

Upload your research to the Animation section of your project blog, including:

  • Images showing the different evolution stages of both characters.
  • At least two animated GIFs: one Pokémon transformation and one Digimon transformation.
  • Your written analysis and comparison.
  • Links to your research sources.

Remember: Don’t just describe the characters. Explain how their designs change and how animation is used to bring their transformations to life.

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