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Having Fun with Claymation


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Keywords: animation
Subject(s): English/Language Arts, Photography, Music, Animation, Writing, Technology, Video, Art, Drama
Grades 5 through 6
NETS-S Standard:
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Research and Information Fluency
  • Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
  • Technology Operations and Concepts
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School: Roselle Park Middle School, Roselle Park, NJ
Planned By: Joanne Carbotti
Original Author: Joanne Carbotti, Roselle Park
Lesson Plan
1. Students first design a flip book to get the idea of animation
2. They then decide on a story and crreate a storyboard.
3. Students then create characters out of clay
4. Students also bring in a shoe box and make backgrounds as they get ready to take pictures.
5. Students set the scene and begin taking pictures.
6. Pictures are placed on computer program movie maker
7. Students then adjust times for each scene, add music or narratives.
8. Finally we have a movie day and view and grade each short movie.
Comments
I only have 2 functioning digital camera and would love to have new flip cameras for this project
Cross-Curriculum Ideas
To work with the art teacher on clay character creations.
Follow-Up
Movie Day for a larger audience
Materials: Tripods, Camera Bags, Microphones, MP3 Players, Video Cameras, Whiteboards, Batteries, Animation, Video Tools