Educational Animations for GCSE Chemistry – A BBC Bitesize Project
At Cass Productions, we specialise in educational animations for GCSE Chemistry that is engaging, accurate, and accessible. One of our most exciting collaborations was with BBC Bitesize, the UK’s flagship educational platform, on a series of animations supporting the WJEC Chemistry specification for GCSE students in Wales.
This high-impact project involved producing 11 bilingual animations, each designed to help students better understand key chemistry concepts. The animations were made available in both English and Welsh, making them accessible to a wider student audience and aligning with the needs of Welsh-language education.
Project Goals and Educational Impact
The BBC Bitesize team approached us to bring science topics to life with clarity, creativity, and precision—hallmarks of the BBC’s reputation for trusted learning resources. The objective was to produce educational animations for GCSE Chemistry that would enhance curriculum engagement and make revision more effective and enjoyable for students.
To meet these goals, we worked in partnership with:
Educational consultants who ensured pedagogical alignment
Subject matter experts to verify scientific accuracy
Scriptwriters and content producers from the BBC to tailor tone and structure
Their collaboration ensured that each animation accurately reflected the WJEC exam board’s learning outcomes while remaining easy to follow for students and teachers alike.
Production Process and Collaboration
Our in-house team managed the entire animation workflow from concept to delivery:
Scriptwriting and editing in both English and Welsh, with attention to curriculum-specific terminology
Storyboarding key sequences to visually map each topic
Character and background design that appealed to secondary school learners
2D animation using bold colours and clean motion graphics
Voiceover casting to reflect both languages accurately
Post-production, including subtitles, music, and SFX
We also introduced the Bitesize team to the project management tool Azendoo, which centralised communications and streamlined the feedback process. This efficient workflow allowed our team to deliver high-quality animations within tight deadlines, while managing complex multi-language outputs.
Working in both languages presented unique creative challenges, but it also ensured the final product was inclusive, culturally sensitive, and aligned with BBC standards.
Making Chemistry Clear and Engaging
Creating educational animation for GCSE Chemistry requires a careful balance of scientific accuracy and visual simplicity. Each animation was designed to make complex topics, such as atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, and energy changes, more understandable and memorable.
We used:
- Visual metaphors to explain abstract concepts such as atomic structure and electron shells
- Step-by-step visuals of chemical reactions and processes
- Captioned keywords and formulae to enhance retention
- Smooth transitions and split-screen views for comparison learning
Animations were optimised for classroom use, revision sessions, and independent learning at home, helping students feel more confident about their exams.
Client Feedback
“Cass Productions worked on 11 bilingual educational animations in English and in Welsh for BBC Bitesize GCSE Chemistry (WJEC)…
Their project management skills were second to none…
It’s clear that the whole team at Cass Productions take great pride in their work…
They produced a suite of visually engaging animations while successfully making complex scientific concepts accessible and meaningful to pupils.”
— Lowri Williams, Content Producer, BBC Bitesize
This feedback highlights our ability to create educational animations that combines creative flair with instructional purpose.
Learn More About Our Work
At Cass Productions, we’ve worked with major educational platforms, charities, and public bodies to create high-impact content across subjects and age groups.
Explore more educational and science animation projects in our portfolio
If you’re looking to create your own educational animations for GCSE Chemistry or other curriculum-aligned content, we’d love to help from our office in Southampton, Hampshire.