About us
Anim8ed is an on-line animation resource for teachers, museum educators and group leaders who want to make the most of the creativity, fun and empowerment of animation with their groups.
With a range of video tutorials, case studies and activity sheets Anim8ed offers clear and practical guidance to those interested in developing animation projects. Visit our animate now pages.
Since 2004, Anim8ed has brought professional animators and museum educators together, working with schools and groups in Yorkshire to engage young people with museum collections, enabling young people to bring the stories behind these collections to life through the power of animation. On this site you can share these discoveries, see award winning films, and discover how to bring to power of animation into your school, group or museum. Visit our awards page or watch our some of our films.
Anim8ed demonstrates how animation:
- Is an excellent tool to engage young people in education, museum collections and learning
- Is attractive to schools as it can meet many learning outcomes linked to the curriculum
- Is loved by people of all ages
- Can provide core skills for the 21st Century
- Is accessible to all, fun, creative, and empowering!
Some of our films have been shown, nominated and won awards in the world’s largest animation festivals including the Cairo Children’s Film Festival, Seattle International Film Festival and the Bradford Animation Festival.
Supported by DCMS and DCFS through the Strategic Commissioning programme.
