Fantastic Voyage: Investigating Different Artstyles

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 I went onto BBC Bitesize to the science section, in order to look at the many different artstyles which could inspire my animation. I've already identified that characters need to be brightly coloured, approachable, weird proportions to make them stand out and be visually active.

As a national education organization, I want to see how BBC Bitesize presents their work in order to captivate and maintain the audience of KS1 (ages 5-7)

I created an influence map below


The pictures on the left and right are both from KS1 science lessons and the one in the centre is from KS2. I wanted to see if there was any differences between them. All the videos are short, with the longest one being 1:30. The art style is very simplistic, with objects being distinct and easily identifiable. They are then further defined by their vivid colours. The sky is clear in all three animations, allowing you to focus on the information in front. The object of interest is always large and centre view so that the viewer knows where to look. The characters are always smiling to seem inviting. 



Tinga Tinga Tales is a British animated series which depicts African folk tales and has a target audience of 4-6. Its stories are similar to that of Rudyard Kipling, in the sense that it displays evolution in a fun way by using overexaggerated tales. The tales are derived from African culture and this is what gives its unique art style. I really like the use of colour to represent the land and its animals. I also like the hypnotizing patterns used, which cause your eyes to become fixated on parts of the screen. 


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