Animation
January 12, 2010
“ANIMATION” Exhibit Invites Visitors to Step Into the World of Animation With Cartoon Network Characters
Animation Brings Science, Math and Technology to Life!
Toledo, Ohio, January 12, 2010 – Imagination Station visitors will soon step into the exciting and visually rich world of animation when the 6,000-square-foot, highly interactive exhibit Animation featuring Cartoon Network opens at Imagination Station on January 30, 2010 and runs through May 2, 2010.
In Animation’s stimulating and fun environment, visitors explore animation from concept to finished product – from storyboarding, character design and drawing techniques to movement, timing, filming and sound. Larger-than-life graphics of popular Cartoon Network characters provide a colorful backdrop to the exhibit, which also explores the history of animation and features a screening room and a cartoon museum.
In Animation, it’s about exploring, questioning and experimenting with the science behind the art of animation in a way that makes learning fun, “ said Carl Nelson, Exhibit & Facilities Director for Imagination Station. “Animation has proven to be a powerful and effective tool for engaging and teaching people of all ages about science concepts such as perception, illusion, geometry and measurement.”
“What this exhibit reveals in full interactive details is the number of different skills involved in creating animation, from voice-acting and recording to computer programming and scoring, from screenwriting and storyboarding to sound-effects and editing,” said Dennis Adamovich, Senior Vice-President of Marketing for Cartoon Network. “There truly is a science to this colorful, engaging art form. Animation will offer visitors a more complete understanding of it, and hopefully inspire young people to consider animation as a future career,” Adamovich added.
The six thematic areas in the exhibit include:
History – Visitors learn about early animation and apparent motion.
Animation Studio – Visitors explore the process of animation, story creation, animator techniques and tools.
Art in Motion – with help from Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, visitors discover why art and math are important allies when creating characters, motion and change.
Science Laboratory – In Dexter’s Laboratory, visitors can delve into the science and technology that make animation possible.
Sound and Stage – Visitors can discover the principles of sound and phonetics with the kids Next Door.
Cartoon Museum – Visitors will take a seat in this intimate theater setting and view clips of popular animations while learning the secrets behind their production.
Several exhibit areas feature digital slide shows of real animators working in the Cartoon Network studios. Visitors will learn more about the skills and training needed to pursue an animation career.
Animation is sponsored locally by the Ohio Lottery.
Imagination Station will be hosting a variety of special events designed to enhance the Animation experience. A few are listed here:
The Big Draw
January 19 – May 2
Visitors will be encouraged to contribute to a large 4′ x 8′ community art piece, called The Big Draw. Throughout the run of Animation, visitors will be prompted to draw their favorite cartoon, animate themselves or practice a little something that they learned while exploring the exhibits inside Animation. Sections of the artwork could be displayed in the Science Studio after the project is completed.
Member’s Only Preview Party
January 29, 6:00-8:00pm
Be the first to step inside the world of Animation, featuring Cartoon Network, before our new traveling exhibit opens to the public on Saturday, January 30. There will be a special guest appearance made by CN’s own Ben 10. Take a stroll through this highly interactive exhibit that explores how art, math, science and technology come together in the exciting world of animation. Imagination Station’s Labrador, Gizmo, will be on hand, and word has it, another famous pooch from Cartoon Network will also make an appearance.
Cartoon Network’s Ben 10 Live Appearances
January 30 & 31
Come see Cartoon Network’s own Ben 10 when he makes appearances at Imagination Station opening weekend! Register online to win a private Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Party with Ben 10 on Saturday, January 30. Ben 10’s public appearance times are:
Saturday (30th): 11:00am-Noon & 2:00 – 3:00-pm
Sunday (31st): Noon-1:00pm and 3:00 – 4:00pm
Creative Workshop with Children’s Illustrator, Cyd Moore
February 21, 1:00-2:00pm
Children’s illustrator, Cyd Moore, delights kids with spontaneous drawings of wild creatures! Cyd illustrated I Love You Stinky Face, Granny’s Dragon and Willow, to name just a few. As a natural storyteller, her hilarious southern adventures have the audience laughing and LISTENING. After experiencing a day with Cyd, everyone is inspired to live their lives with a bit more passion!
Mr. Etch-A-Sketch, Tim George
March 20, 10:00am – 5:00pm
“Shake my hand, not my art”, is his motto and for a good reason. Tim will be joining us all day demonstrating his tedious artwork, showing off his collection and sharing with visitors the secrets of his talent.
About Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network (CartoonNetwork.com), currently seen in 88 million U.S. homes and 160 countries around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc’s ad-supported cable service offering the best in original, acquired and classic animated entertainment for kids and families. Overnight from 11pm – 6am (ET, PT) Cartoon Network shares its channel space with Adult Swim, a late-night destination showcasing original and acquired animation for young adults 18-34. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner company, is a major producer of news and entertainment product around the world and the leading provider of programming for the basic cable industry.
The Imagination Station, located on the downtown Toledo riverfront, is a science center dedicated to delivering science and technology based programming to youth and their families throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.
For more information please call 419.244.2674 or visit our website.
At Imagination Station, it’s all about pure science, pure fun!
WHAT: Animation, featuring Cartoon Network
WHEN: January 30 – May 2, 2009
Member’s Only Preview Party – Friday, January 29th from 6:00-8:00pm
Special guest appearance by Cartoon Networks own Ben 10
WHERE: Imagination Station
One Discovery Way
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Animation was developed by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry in collaboration with Cartoon Network and partially funded by The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and ã 2006 Cartoon Network. All rights reserved. Locally sponsored by the Ohio Lottery.
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Animation Coverage
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