This workshop is designed to teach students how to use Claymation software to create their own stop motion animated video. Students will capture images using a webcam, create characters, apply small changes, add background images and music to create their own claymation movies.

After participating in this workshop students will be able to: Develop a storyline and script Use a storyboard to plan an animation Develop backdrops, use green screen and chroma key technologies Create characters from plasticine, stikfas or other materials Shoot and edit an animation using Claymation software.

At the conclusion of the workshop students will receive a CD with their final animation loaded onto it.

An information pack is sent to the school with some pre-workshop lessons that need to be delivered before the workshop day. These lessons cover topics such as: How to develop a storyline and script; Using a storyboard to plan your animation; and Making backdrops so that your scene looks authentic. It is important that before the workshop day students have a storyline/script and storyboard as well as any hand-made backdrops ready to go. This will allow the students enough time on the workshop day to complete their animation.

During the full-day workshop students will be involved in: Learning to use the hardware and software provided (all computer equipment will be provided on the day). Creating their characters from plasticine, stikfas or other materials provided by Sammat Education. Shooting and editing their animation.

• Students will need to work in pairs on the workshop day and complete one animation between them. The maximum number for the workshop is 30 students. (15 computers will be supplied on the day for students to use).
• Ideally students should develop a storyline that covers a topic being studied in class. The storyline should last between 20 and 40 seconds.
• If an animation requires a blue screen backdrop (provided on the day) students will need to have sourced a backdrop photo that they want for their animation – more info about this feature will be provided in the information pack.

Claymation workshops provide students with the opportunities to positively interact with their peers in a stimulating and exciting learning environment. The productions produced by students are a showcase of the students' talents in many areas of the curriculum. Workshops show students a practical side to applying the skills, knowledge and understanding they have learnt in class.

Teachers have commented on how Claymation workshops give the students a real opportunity to make meaning through language as they need to use their talking and listening, reading and writing skills.

"It's an opportunity for students to grow in understanding and confidence".

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