"Arts education not only enhances students' understanding of the world around them but also broadens their perspective on traditional academics. The Arts give us the creativity to express ourselves while challenging our intellect. The Arts integrate life and learning for all students and are integral in the development of the whole person."
- Dr. Terry Bergeson, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Washington State
Animation
Artist Statement
My passion for art education inspired this animation. As a public school teacher, I promote wellness and creativity through art fundamentals and believe arts integration is necessary for well-rounded learning. The goal for this project was to animate text in an interesting way using a song or quote meaningful to us. I used Adobe Illustrator to draw the graphics, recorded sound for a voiceover, and used various effects in Adobe After Effects to put everything together. I hope this animation can be used to promote the importance of art and encourage students, teachers, and parents to embrace their artistic side.
Jacob Hicks
MFA | Integrated Design
University of Baltimore