I never heard one word in Pixar about, 'Will kids get this?' I don't think it's important that they get everything. I think that it's important that they get engaged, interested.
Interpretation
Engagement and interest are more critical than a complete understanding of content, especially in children's media.
In this quote, Brad Bird emphasizes the importance of engaging children through storytelling and creativity rather than focusing solely on whether they understand every detail. He believes that fostering interest and curiosity is essential for learning and enjoying experiences, particularly in the context of filmmaking for younger audiences.
In practice
This quote can be used in a discussion about educational methods in classrooms.
For me, I try as much as possible to just think about being in the movie theatre, having the lights dim, and what would I want to see on the screen. That puts me in the frame of mind that made me want to be in the movie business to begin with.
Animation is about creating the illusion of life. And you can't create it if you don't have one.
Above all, we must be conscious of the primary pedagogical task, namely that we must first make something of ourselves so that a living inner spiritual relationship exists between the teacher and the children.
America thrived in the 20th century because we made high school free. We sent a generation to college. We cultivated the most educated workforce in the world.
Our global future depends on the willingness of every nation to invest in its people, especially women and children.
Travel Far, Pay No Fare... a book can take you anywhere.
My hope and wish is that one day, formal education will pay attention to what I call 'education of the heart'.
I have two rules for a great book: make me think and make me smile.
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