What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Students may need to work outside of class to complete their movie.Class Experience
Are you a stop-motion animation enthusiast looking to connect with fellow animators from around the world? Join our Online Stop Motion Animation Community and become part of a virtual club dedicated to all things stop motion! This interactive online class offers a platform for learning, collaboration, and inspiration, allowing you to enhance your skills, share your work, and engage with a global community of passionate stop-motion artists. Join this stop-motion animation social club. Each week we will dive into a topic by creating videos to share and discuss with one another. We will discuss and explore different ideas to create fun and interesting movie effects. Weekly topics include: Sept 3: Topic: Moving Objects-Running, Hop, Jump Sept 10: Topic: Flying - The "Non-Throwing" Method Sept 17: Topic: Duplication, Appear, and Disappear Sept 24: Topic: Backgrounds and the Green and Blue Screen Oct 1: Topic: Perfecting the Green and Blue Screen Oct 8: Topic: Practice and Master Editing Frames Oct 15: Topic: Mastering Sounds, Effects, Themes, Voice-Over Oct 22: Topic: Mastering Transitions, Slide Scenes, Breaks, and Credits while Including Sound Oct 29: Snooth Spins, Jumps, and Hops Nov 5: Master Editing Digital Images and Text Class Format: * Class will begin with a short discussion and introduction. * We will explore new topics this is a great time to get any questions answered. * Students will have an opportunity to create a short stop-motion animation video during class. * Students will be encouraged to share their video creations. * As a group, students will be provided with constructive feedback to improve in different areas. Students are encouraged to share the creations that they have made.
Learning Goals
Students will create movies using stop motion animation.
Students will improve their stop motion animation skills.
Students will collaborate during class, discussing videos.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will need to have the Stop Motion Studio Pro App downloaded on their iPad, iPhone or tablet before class. The app can be found at the link provided in this listing.
Students will need to have the Stop Motion Animation Studio Pro version of the app. The app can be found listed in the class resources. This app does cost extra.
Prices as of 7/17/23:
iPad & iPhone $5.99 USD
Mac $9.99 USD
Android $5.99 USD
Windows $9.99
Amazon $5.99 USD
Supply List
Students will need a second device to use the Stop Motion Studio Pro App and have the class on another device. Students can use any material they like for class (building blocks, toys, action figures, and etc).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Concordia University
Hello! My name is Amy.
I am so happy to see that you are interested in my class.
Let me tell you a bit about me:
I am so excited about online learning and teaching. My passions encompass education, communications, and technology! Of course, you can read all about me in my Teacher Profile, but here is a little to get you started:
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👩🏻🎓My Educational Background and Expertise👩🏻🎓
💫 Licensed teacher in the State of Minnesota
💫 Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood (specialized in Birth to Grade 3) & Elementary Education (K-6)
💫 MEd. Degree in Curriculum & Instruction: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)
💫 Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning
💫Graduate Level: Information and Communication Technology
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18 Years of Classroom Experience
🔸11 years in Early Childhood Settings (Prek & Kindergarten)
🔸7 years in Public Education (Kindergarten & 6th Grade)
🔸Afterschool Engineering Club Teacher
🔸Owner and Director of STEAM Summer Enrichment Program for Elementary Aged Students
🔸Credentialed Online Teacher since 2011
🔸Completed over 5,000 one-to-one ESL Online Classes
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Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-12 learners per class