Stop Motion Animation: Create Your Own Cartoon With Clay Characters!
In this two week course, learners will explore animation and create one of their own using paper, modeling clay, a digital camera, and an editing app (Filmora Wondershare) or iMovie.
Cristi M
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4.7
Number of reviews:(95)
What's included
2 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will need to take their pictures that will serve as their animation "frames" between class one and class two. They may need some extra time to polish their animation and add sound effects after the second class.Assessment
-Students will finish this class with a completed animation. -Class discussionsClass Experience
Students in this class will learn about stop-motion animation by creating their own background, clay characters, and using a digital camera and software to animate their characters. In the first class, we will learn about what stop-motion animation is and how it is created. We will create our backgrounds and clay characters and understand how to use the digital camera to create our animation's frames. In between the two scheduled classes, learners will use their digital camera to take pictures of their clay characters, moving the clay slightly between each picture. In the second class, we will load our pictures into the Filmora Wondershare software, create a title card and credits and edit how long each picture displays to create our finished animations. Learners also have the option of using iMovie and using their phone to create their animation if they have enough storage for the pictures they take. I will start each class with a group discussion about what the students already know about animation and how it works. We will then look at examples and begin on the 'making' stage of our work, checking in with each other throughout the time, and sharing what we are learning and doing. Class 1: During the first class, we will use clay and paper to create their background and characters. Students will learn about the process of animation from storyboard to completion. They will create their backgrounds from construction paper and any other materials they wish. They will then create their clay characters. We will finish class by learning how to use the digital camera to create the "frames" of our animation and share what we have learned. Class 2: In the second class, we will use software to edit the pictures taken. Students will learn how to edit the length of time a picture is on the screen so that their characters appear to move. We will finish up both classes by sharing what we created and learned. As a note, I am happy to teach to single learners and I do not cancel due to low enrollment.
Learning Goals
Given modeling clay, a digital camera (or iPhone), construction paper, and software, students will create a finished stop-motion animation.
Other Details
Supply List
-Paper -Pencils -Crayons/markers -Construction paper -Scissors -Glue/tape -Modeling Clay (the kind that is oil-based and won't dry out quickly) -Plastic baggies to store clay characters -Access to a digital camera -A computer with the Wondershare Filmora program to process the pictures from the digital camera
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Filmora Wondershare
- iMovie
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Science
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Master's Degree in Education from Hollins University
I am an experienced art teacher who has taught many projects that incorporate technology. Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
60 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
1-6 learners per class
