Use of Animation in Design Education—A Review of Literature

Abstract

With technological advancements, animation has become an integral part of various industries including advertising, film, and education. This article focuses specifically on the role of animation in design education, an area that, despite the widespread application across educational fields like architecture, medicine, and elementary education, has not been extensively explored. The purpose of this study is to explore and identify how animation specifically enhances design education, distinct from its application in other educational fields. This focus is critical as animation can transform the delivery of design education by facilitating more effective visual communication, enhancing student engagement, and improving comprehension and retention of complex design principles. Although animation is prevalent in many educational sectors, its targeted impact on design education is less documented, and this study aims to fill that gap. The increasing incorporation of animation in classrooms underscores its potential in enriching design educational processes, suggesting that a deeper investigation into its specific benefits in this field is timely and relevant.