<< Background >>ANIWORX addresses a pressing demand for fresh approaches to teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students often see these subjects as abstract, so viewing how they directly influence tasks in animation production can spark enthusiasm. This practical angle shows how classroom knowledge applies to real projects, enhancing engagement and giving learners a clear rationale for studying these topics. Another need involves exploring animation as a medium for classroom work. Traditional lessons can lack hands-on experiences that inspire creativity and critical thinking. By drawing on animation’s broad techniques, the project offers educators new ways to present content and encourage student participation. An additional goal is to improve media literacy. Many learners use digital content daily but rarely investigate how it comes into being. ANIWORX lifts that curtain, showing the behind-the-scenes processes that shape an animated production. This insight fosters responsible use of digital media and develops analytical skills. While students also gain a general idea of animation-related careers, the primary focus lies in making STEM subjects more appealing, adopting new teaching tools, and deepening understanding of<< Objectives >>The project pursues several goals designed to enhance classroom learning, particularly in STEM subjects, by connecting theory with practical examples drawn from the animation field:- Showing how scientific and technological principles underpin the animation process gives students a clear picture of how coursework translates into real-world applications. This helps energize subjects like mathematics, physics, and engineering, making them more appealing and relevant. Students see how classroom material moves beyond textbooks to inform actual creative workflows, reinforcing why academic concepts matter in practical settings.By introducing animation as a teaching and learning medium, a hands-on way to explore curriculum topics can be offered. Students learn not only the subject content but also how to transform theoretical concepts into visual forms. This approach adds an active, creative element to the classroom and encourages a deeper understanding of complex ideas.Through direct interaction with animation production steps, learners discover how digital content is planned, produced, and refined. This behind-the-scenes insight fosters a thoughtful approach to media consumption, aligning with European recommendations.<< Implementation >>The core activities of ANIWORX centred on producing its main results through collaboration between school partners and industry experts. A range of methods—including design thinking, industry research, requirements engineering, and iterative user testing—guided the creation of materials that bring animation and curricula closer together. The production of digital content, such as videos and an online information platform, was a key element. Curriculum research, material development, and the design of guidebooks and training schemes supported educators in introducing animation-based learning to the classroom.Several Transnational Project Meetings took place to coordinate tasks and maintain a clear overview of ongoing work. In the second year, a Learning, Teaching, and Training Activity was held in Vienna at HTL Spengergasse. This event offered students from Spain, France, and Slovenia hands-on sessions in animation and gave teachers an opportunity to exchange insights, evaluate project progress, and identify areas needing further attention.To share outcomes and gather feedback, the project included multiplier events where educators, students, and local communities could explore the newly developed resources. Dissemination efforts reached audiences through partner networks, social media channels, and presentations at various events. These combined activities promoted animation as a teaching medium, enhanced understanding of its technical foundations, and reinforced the link between classroom content and real-world applications.<< Results >>The ANIWORX project produced four main outputs. Its portal showcases 14 studio departments, illustrating how STEM principles power real-world animation. The portal includes detailed insights into the production of an animated film as well as the underlaying tasks and their theoretical foundation. Each department provides job profiles, skill sets, and educational pathways, and is linked to 54 lesson plans. Micro-learning exercises, help students and teachers transform theory into short animated tasks. Industry professionals contributed videos revealing technical workflows and guiding teachers and learners in digital creation. A detailed didactical guidebook including a teacher training scheme ensures easy classroom adoption, with all resources freely accessible on the portal. Dissemination at events and through partner networks raised awareness, promoting animation as a dynamic tool for teaching STEM and fostering media literacy.