Using software tools for the creation and editing of computer animations, including: creating an animation (stop motion and key frame) that meets the requirements of its intended application and audience, configuring the stage/frame/canvas for an animation, including setting: o colour o size o the aspect ratio using rulers, guides and grid settings o snapping options, importing and creating vector objects, including: o tracing bitmaps o adding text, controlling object properties, including: o stroke and fill settings o size position and orientation o transparency, setting paths, using layers, applying masks, controlling animations by: o adjusting frame rates o looping or stopping animations