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Stop Motion Brick (LEGO®) Animation Mega Course - SELF Paced PRE Recorded Class
Lukas Allenbaugh
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(89)
Bring your LEGO ® characters and bricks to life through Stop Motion Animation. Build an animation set, animate mini figures, create a storyboard, and add sound and special effects! Watch the class commercial to see animated samples!!
Class experience
HOW THIS SELF PACED CLASS IS RUN This is a Self Paced class, there is NO live instruction. Students learn through pre-recorded video and direct interaction 1 on 1 with the teacher. Each week students will be given a variety of fun animation exercises to practice and a weekly final project. Students can spend a few hours to complete the basic work, or a lot of more time if they are really passionate about their projects. They can ask for help during the week, and when they turn in their...
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Setting up the animation workspace and animation basics.Students will gather supplies and set up an animation workspace complete with a phone or tablet stand, set, and lighting. They will then learn how to use the Stop Motion Studio app fundamentals, and then will apply their knowledge to an experimental animation.Week 2Lesson 2Animation basics: Learning 6 animation principles.Using their animation workstation students will learn about and explore animating 6 animation principles. These principles are Timing and Spacing, Slow in and Slow out, Arcs, Anticipation, Follow Through and Overlapping Action, and Exaggeration. Each hands-on experiential lesson builds upon the previous lesson. Then they can create an animation where they combine as many concepts as they can that is playful and unstructured.Week 3Lesson 3Animation body mechanics:Students will now study body mechanics (walk, run, jump, breakdance, parkour, gymnastics, and more) as well as special effects. They can choose mini figures or other types of characters. There are a large variety of videos to learn from. They will have the option to create a short animation combining what they have learned.Week 4Lesson 4Acting, Storyboarding, and finishing your animation:In this final session students will learn about pantomime acting, acting to match dialogue, lip sync, facial expression changes, and how to add sound effects and voices. They will also have the chance to create a storyboard, a set, and animate a final short animation.
Develop a love for the art of animation. Build confidence through daily animation practice. Bring an idea to life through the discipline and practice of animation. Create unique animations that are high quality and clear.
I have been teaching art (animation, illustration, sculpture, painting, and digital art) to elementary and teenage students consistently for over 25 years. My teaching includes 4 years as a public school teacher, 15 years as the owner of the Creative Art Network (after-school, during school, and summer programs) and 12 years as an artist in residence (mural painting focus). I've also been designing elaborate video tutorials since 2008 for a large variety of mediums.
Homework Offered
This is a self paced class and homework is required. Each session has clearly outlined assignments with examples on how to complete the work.2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
There are no Prerequisites, all levels of learners are welcome!
Students will receive specific instructions on how to build an animation workstation after signing up for this class. The animation workstation is the setup they will use to make their movies and it includes a tablet or phone stand, an animation set, and lighting. Below are the basic supplies they will need, which will be explained as part of the class. Please don't buy supplies until you get class instructions after signup, they will clarify the exact specifications needed. Supply gathering and setup are all part of the session 1 curriculum. REQUIRED SUPPLIES Tablet or Smartphone and stand Stop Motion Studio PRO ($6) - this paid version is required LEGO® Pieces (mini-figure, base plate, assorted parts) Cardboard box Tape (blue painters tape preferred) Fun Tak (or similar putty) Paper OPTIONAL SUPPLIES Lamp/s Markers, colored pencils, or other drawing art supplies
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
This class uses Stop Motion Studio Pro, a paid app ($6) that students can download from the app store for Android and Apple devices. It is completely safe to use and is child and teen friendly. This is a popular app that is used by a variety of Outschool teachers.
This class uses Stop Motion Studio Pro, a paid app ($6) that students can download from the app store for Android and Apple devices. It is completely safe to use and is child and teen friendly. This is a popular app that is used by a variety of Outschool teachers.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(89)
Please scroll down to the bottom of this page to see the classes I offer. My name is Lukas Allenbaugh and I own the business ARTMUUV where I teach art and animation online. I have been teaching art (animation, illustration, sculpture, painting,...
Self-Paced Class
$9
weekly or $36 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
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1 year of access to the content
Completed by 78 learners
Ages: 7-12
