This workshop is designed for educators working with students in grades 3-12.
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"My students loved using Claymation. They were up and out of their seats, which is one of the best ways to learn. Not only does Claymation encourage students to learn about social studies, writing, and technology, but it also encourages cooperative learning and use of multiple intelligences."
—Monica Nick
Jefferson Elementary School, Redford, MI
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Making Curriculum Come Alive
Learn how to use clay animation to engage students in the curriculum.
Participants will explore the basic techniques of clay animation; building characters, taking pictures, and combining still images into animations.
Participants will leave with skills and ideas for designing projects and implementing clay animation in their classrooms.
Goal
Learn how to use clay animation to motivate students and engage them in the curriculum.
Outcomes
- brainstorm project ideas that meet curriculum goals K-12
- become familiar with the clay animation process
- learn how clay animation addresses multiple intelligences
- leave ready to integrate clay animation immediately
Software Skills
Participants will gain experience with clay animation, learning how to:
- explore project idea and implementation strategies.
- write scripts and design storyboards.
- build armatures and clay characters.
- add voice and personal narration.
- combine images into animations with Frames.
Timeline
This one-day workshop runs for approximately six hours. During the morning, participants will view project ideas and brainstorm project ideas. The participants will work in groups developing storyboards, making clay characters, and taking pictures. The afternoon will be spent creating animations on the computer and exploring online resources.
The Clay Animation Kit
Nothing engages students more than creating clay animation. Using the Clay Animation Kit, a digital camera, and their imaginations, students can showcase knowledge using a fun and creative medium. › Learn More
Pricing and Scheduling
To find out more about this workshop, pricing, or to schedule this workshop for your school or district call 877-834-5453.
Requisite Skills
Basic operating system knowledge, comfort operating a mouse, and skill navigating the hard drive is required to participate in this workshop.
Workshop Samples
Take a look at sample animations from our previous workshops.
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