Task
The AI Hardware Adventures project seeks to educate high school students on the fundamentals of computer hardware. Funded by the National Science Foundation, this collaborative project between the University of Florida and the University of Kansas involved designing a microcontroller board for students to experiment with.
Using a variety of storyboards and a script provided by the AHA team, I designed a course explaining how the microcontroller board works and how students could experiment with it. Produced over two weeks, this course consisted of ten 3-5 minute videos.
Process
The clients provided an extensive script along with storyboards for visual reference. My first goal was to find a repeatable style to base each video off of. The colors and fonts chosen matched their pre-existing website, staying in line with their existing brand identity. I stayed as close to their storyboards as possible while augmenting the design to create simple, visually pleasing animations.
I prioritized simple, effective examples when choosing photography and creating animations in post-production. Using high-resolution photos of the board, we were able to provide comprehensive diagrams of each part. Overall, simple and direct content helped ensure high school age students understood the purpose of the AHA board and how they could creatively use it.
Final Frames
Credits
Producer: Ian Clontz
Script and Storyboard Review: James Rigney
Design and Animation: Jack Losier