Make a Special Effects Movie! | Fun Film School for Kids & Family
Learn exciting special effects through mini-projects in this hands-on movie-making course! Perfect for kids, this class ends with your very own special effects movie. It’s a fantastic family project for creative minds!
Dana Leon, M.Ed | Reading Intervention | Dyslexia
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(51)
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentProjects
1-2 hours per week. 3-6 throughout the classClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
All you need to create amazing special effects is a camera phone or tablet and the iMovie app! In this course, you'll learn how to make objects disappear, clone yourself, and even jump into different worlds—all through fun, easy-to-follow projects that lead to your very own movie! By the end of the course, you’ll have made a short movie with tons of cool effects. This is my favorite course to teach because I love seeing how much fun students have bringing their movies to life! Here's what you can expect in this course: L E S S O N C O M P O N E N T S 🪜 Step-by-step instructions 📋 Planning Templates 🤔 Reflection Prompts 🎥 Mini-Movie Effects Activity C O U R S E O U T L I N E 🌟 Lesson 1: Make an Object Disappear 🌟 Lesson 2: Transport to Another World 🌟 Lesson 3: Clone Yourself 🌟 Lesson 4: Fall Into Another Dimension 🌟 Lesson 5: Jump Into a Portal 🌟 Lesson 6: Bringing it All Together for One EPIC Movie! This is a class is great for a fun family project. Do you have a visual learner or a learner with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, or autism? No problem! As a Special Education Teacher, I design my courses with accessibility front of mind. If your learner needs additional modifications to access the materials, feel free to reach out to me and I will be happy to accommodate you.
Learning Goals
Learners will be able identify and create with the following special effects: Transitions, Split-Screens, Filters, and Green-Screen Effects.
Syllabus
4 Units
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksUnit 1: Simple Effects
Lesson 1:
Now You See Me, Now You Don't
Make an object (or a sibling) disappear! Lesson 2:
Trapped In a ...
Use filters to transport your characters to another world! Unit 2: Split Screens
Lesson 3:
Seeing Doubles
Clone yourself (or your cat)! Unit 3: Green Screen Effects
Lesson 4:
Where in the World?
Use a green screen background to fall into a new dimension! Other Details
Learning Needs
Do you have a visual learner or a learner with dyslexia, dysgraphia, ADHD, or autism? No problem! As a certified special education teacher, I know how to create classes that are supportive and engaging for neurodiverse learners.
Parental Guidance
• Learners will need access to an Apple phone, tablet, or computer to access the iMovie app.
• I will share templates using Google Docs which can be downloaded to a variety of formats, printed or copied onto notebook paper. Learners are not required to use their google accounts or to share their google account information.
Supply List
Learners will need - iMovie app on a phone, ipad, or computer. - green paper for green screen effect
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined December, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
New York Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New York Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Special Education from Manhattanville University
Before becoming a teacher, I worked as a second assistant director and production assistant on independent films. I wrote and directed my own short film in my studies at a summer film program at USC. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 7-12
