Animation10: UK Schools Computer Animation Competition

Computer scientists from The University of Manchester have launched an animation competition to inspire the next generation of computer experts.

Youngsters aged between seven and 19 are being challenged to create an animated film, of one minute or less, using any of the Alice, Scratch Adobe Flash, Greenfoot or Serif software packages.

Over 800 schools across the country registered to take part in the 2009 competition, and even bigger numbers are expected this year. Visit the 2009 Winners Gallery at www.cs.manchester.ac.uk/Animation09/gallery/

Competition winners stand to scoop prizes including laptops, digital cameras and MP3 players and will have their films showcased at a high profile animation festival in July at The Lowry in Salford.

Entries can be submitted by individuals or teams in four age categories: aged 7-11, 11-14, 14-16 and 16-19.

The deadline for entries is Thursday 1 April 2010

For full details, visit the Animation10 website:
www.cs.manchester.ac.uk/Animation10