Stop Motion Animation Camp (CSC184)

Explore the exciting world of stop motion animation as you make a character with plasticine and bring them to life on film!

What will you learn on this course?

On this 2-day course, you will learn all about stop motion, a style of animation famous from films like Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Memoir of a Snail. Working with an award-winning animator, you will create your own character using plasticine modelling clay, then make them move on film.

The course will cover:

• The art of animation including zoetropes and flicks
• How to generate ideas, create storyboards and make characters with modelling clay
• Animate and film the characters you create
• Use recycled materials to create a 3D environment for a scene

Taught in our dedicated Media Studio, the experienced tutor will guide the group through the entire process, from initial ideas to final screening. You will learn the basics of animation using Stop Motion Studio, a free software programme that can be downloaded on phones and tablets, so you can continue making films after finishing the workshop.

On completion of this course you will have learnt new stop motion animation and filmmaking techniques, and receive a finished film scene featuring your character.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for children aged 6 -12. It is open to all ability levels. We provide a learning support worker and all our staff are DBS checked. Parents are not expected to accompany children on the course.

The course is accessible for children of all abilities who can participate in practical art activities, and use a computer or tablet. You will need dexterity in your hands to mould the plasticine. A parent or companion may assist their child if required but must book a complimentary ticket if attending a course to provide support. The room is wheelchair accessible.

Age ranges are set carefully to consider key age developments, materials being used and course stimulus. It is very important that age ranges are not too large or across key stages and therefore need to be adhered to.

Do you need to bring anything?

Please bring a USB memory stick so that you can take your work home.

Please note that lunch is not provided. Children will need to bring their own lunch to eat on a supervised one-hour break.

Are there any additional costs?

There are no additional costs for this course.

Who teaches this course?

Leo Wright

Image © Leo Wright, Boing Boing the Bouncing Sheep