Learning Opportunity at St Helens City Learning Centres

Learning Opportunity Title:

I Can Animate Workshop

Learning Opportunity Outline

This animation workshop offers pupils an insight into the process of Stop motion animation, the technique used to create animations like 'Wallace and Gromit' and 'Creature Comforts'.

'I Can Animate' allows you to work with different video layers, so you can create a background from Video camera, photos or artwork you have produced yourself.

Using the Latest Croma Key technology, 'I Can Animate' allows you to create a virtual set for your characters to live in; whether it be your school, home or outer-space... the possibilities are endless!

Pupils will write a script, produce a storyboard and develop their characters before producing a short animation against a green screen using Apples “iStop Motion” cameras. Once completed pupils will upload their background, which will replace the green screen creating the virtual set that their character will live in.

Students will also have the opportunity to create their own soundtrack and effects for their movie using Garageband technology.

Who can take part in this opportunity?	This activity is suited to smaller groups of a maximum of 10 pupils to gain a quality insight into the world of animation.
When is this opportunity available?	Throughout the academic year 2008 – 2009 Book early to avoid disappointment.
Duration of the opportunity	This Opportunity takes a full day to complete. Your students will work in small groups each partaking in a significant role.
Where will your class work?	St Helens City Learning Centre, Haydock.
Expectations of the class teacher and preparations prior to your visit	The class teacher will need to guide students through the support pack included on the Learning Opportunities Homepage and ensure students have completed the following tasks: Produce all soft clay models (see support pack) Students to complete their storyboards Take the opportunity of a Video Conferencing meeting with the CLC team prior to your visit – this will give you an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Expectations of the Class teacher whilst at the CLC	The class will be split into small groups; each group working on their own animation, the class teacher will support their pupils and assist them in the creation of their animation. The CLC encourages the class teacher to bring resources to the CLC in order to support the learning in these sessions.
How will CLC staff support this activity?	CLC staff will lead the 'I can animate' workshop and support students in the creation of their animation. All rooms booked will be made ready for your class.
Resources required	Your students will need to bring with them Their completed storyboards Their completed soft clay models
Refreshments	Schools need to ensure that pupils bring a packed lunch and drinks (water only) with them if the learning activity runs over lunch time.
Travel Costs	The CLC will contribute £45 towards the cost of travel that you book through a competitively priced coach company.

How to book:

Rainhill: 01744 678093 | Email: receptionrh@sthelens.org.uk

Bookings will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Book now to avoid disappointment!