Following my own introduction to animation at CCC during school ILP days, I decided to take what I had learnt and teach the rest of my course (PGCE Art students) during my workshop session.
As the only digital based workshop of the term (and probably year) it was gratefully received and almost everyone was learning a completely new skill.
Most people were surprised at how easy and quick it was to both photograph their ideas and upload and create an animation on the computers. All groups worked particularly hard and great fun was had in watching all the animations at the end of the workshop!
Hopefully now that they have all experienced the process and discussed it's possible value and potential in the school art room, the idea will be taken and introduced into different schools.
Anna's lesson plan:
Art in Animation
Aims and Objectives:
To be introduced to the skill of making a stop motion animation.
To create an animation.
To collaborate imaginatively and efficiently in teams.
To learn how to use iMovie to make stop motion.
To gain an insight into the scope of work this process can be used for.
To explore the potential and value of using this process within schools.
Structure and timing:
13:00 - Quick history of animation
13:05 - Examples of some different styles of stop motion animation
13:10 - Groups and task set. Explanation of how to set up camera and start
13:15 - Groups carry out task – discuss animation idea and photograph it.
14:00 - Demonstration of how to download photos and put the animation together in iMovie.
14:05 – Group to move to the computer room (B006). Brett and Howard to be present in case of any technical emergencies! All groups to upload their photos and create the animation
14:30 - Group return to studio and tidy up.
14:40 - All animations are shown
14:50 - Evaluation of work and discussion of task
15:00 - End
Task:
Using ‘The Transformation’ as a starting point, in groups of 3 discuss and decide a possible sequence of the piece. Set up a camera and background to work on. Using the plasticine and any other objects you wish start photographing the animation. Add any objects or drawing that you wish. Each group should aim to get at around 100 photos taken in the time.
