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Summer Camp Stop Motion Animation

In this 2-week summer camp, we will learn about stop-motion animation, create movies, and build friendships with others who love stop-motion.
Amy Maruska, M.Ed
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(234)
Class

What's included

8 live meetings
6 in-class hours
Projects
1-2 hours per week. Students will work on a project in this camp to show during the final class.
Grading
Feedback from teacher in class

Class Experience

🚀 Join our exciting 2-week online summer camp and bring your creativity to life with stop motion animation! Designed for kids ages 10-14, this interactive course will teach students how to create their own animated films using Stop Motion Studio Pro, one of the best stop motion apps available.

🎥 What Kids Will Learn:
✅ The fundamentals of stop motion animation and frame-by-frame storytelling
✅ How to plan and storyboard an engaging short film
✅ Camera angles, lighting techniques, and smooth motion tricks
✅ Editing skills, adding sound effects, and special effects like green screen
✅ Bringing characters to life with movement and expressions

💡 Hands-On Creative Experience:
Throughout this engaging summer camp, students will develop animation skills step by step, from setting up their own animation studio at home to completing their own short film. With expert guidance and interactive lessons, kids will gain valuable digital media skills while having fun and collaborating with peers.

🎬 Final Project & Showcase:
At the end of the camp, each student will have created a fully edited stop motion animation to share with family and friends. We’ll host a virtual showcase where students can present their work and celebrate their achievements!

📅 Camp Details:
🗓️ Duration: 2 Weeks (Monday - Thursday)
⏰ Class Time: 45-minute sessions each day
📍 Location: Online (Live Zoom Sessions)
🎨 Required Software: Stop Motion Studio Pro (Available for iOS, Android, Windows, Mac)

🔹 Perfect for young filmmakers, creative minds, and future animators! No prior animation experience needed—just a passion for storytelling and creativity!

🎟️ Spots are limited! Enroll today and start your journey into the world of stop motion animation!

Learning Goals

Develop skills in stop motion
learning goal

Syllabus

8 Lessons
over 2 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Introduction to Class, Tools, and Project
 Students will learn about the class and create a short sample animation to practice. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Learning About the App - Editing & Sound
 Students will practice skills that will help them learn about the app and how to create a movie. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Learning About the App - Editing & Sound
 Students will practice skills that will help them learn about the app and how to create a movie. 
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Learning About the App - Green & Blue Filter
 Students will practice skills that will help them learn about the app and how to create a movie. 
45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Students will need the Stop Motion Studio Pro App on their device. This app has an additional cost for the pro Version. It is necessary for the class.
Supply List
Device to create your movie (iPad, tablet, phone)
Materials to create your movie. - What are your favorite? Toys?
Device Stand
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Minnesota Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree in Education from Concordia University
I have been teaching Stop Motion on Outschool for 5 years! I am a licensed teacher with a Masters in Education and a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education

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$160

for 8 classes

4x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-12 learners per class

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