Stop motion workshop

Discover how to create your own stop-frame animation. This intensive 4 day course will teach you how to make puppets, build sets, create storyboards, animate and edit together your own short film or music video.

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Key course information

Dates
13/12/11 - 16/12/11

Day(s)
Tue-Fri

Duration
1 week

Time
10:00 - 17:00

Fees
Full fee: £196
Senior fee: £129

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VG400

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

Over the duration of the course, you will be introduced to the techniques of claymation, puppetry and cut out animation and learn how to make short experimental films in each medium using a digital camera and Stopmotion capture software. Once you have an understanding of Stopmotion filmmaking techniques you will be guided through the processes of creating your own short animated film from storyboarding, puppet and set making to editing and exporting your final film.

What topics will we cover?

The course is designed to introduce Stopmotion film making techniques. Over the five days of the workshop we will cover the following topics:

- Introduction to the history of Stopmotion animation
- Workshop on how to create Stopmotion films using digital camera and capture software
- Workshop experimenting with Claymation puppetry and cut out animation techniques
- Introduction to narrative design and storyboarding
- Creating your own puppets and sets in your chosen Stopmotion animation medium.
- Animating your own short film
- Editing and exporting your own short animated film.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Have an understanding of how to create your own Stopmotion animation film using a digital camera and capture software
- Create your own claymation and/or cut out puppet using Plasticine or cardboard
- Plan and create a storyboard of your film
- Have an understanding of animation techniques
- Edit your final film and export as a Mov file.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This is a beginner’s class. Students should be computer literate at a basic level and have control of the functions of their cameras. Please note that you will be using Apple Macs, not PCs, although all the software used on this course is cross platform. If you have never used a computer before, you might find our course ‘An introduction to Apple computers’ that run each term.
You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Through a structured programme of lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises and image based discussions. The photography studio uses a computer projector for presentations and viewing of images. Each student will have his or her own computer to work on.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Basic puppet making materials will be supplied but you are welcome to bring additional materials such as Plasticine, patterned papers, cardboard and cloth for creating your own individual puppet. You are encouraged to bring a notebook and pencils and pens for sketching ideas for puppets and background sets. All equipment for filming and editing in the class will be provided in our fully equipped Digital Arts studio.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

ou can develop your animation skills on a wide range of courses at City Lit. Please Look at the Digital Video and the Animation sections of the prospectus or look on the City Lit website for more details.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Visual arts

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