Planning And Tips

Planning and TipsPlanning and Tips

Why is clay animation a great project idea?Why is clay animation a great project idea?

• Clay animation projects require students to choose and transform information.

• Students must write, design, organize, and carry out a plan.

• Clay animation projects allow students to tap into their creativity and work as a team.

• Students use multiple intelligences: bodily-kinesthetic, linguistic, interpersonal, spatial, and logical-mathematical intelligences.

• Don’t forget the technology skills used!

Animation resources Animation resources

• Sample Clay Animation Films– Animation sample

– Core content related examples

• Teacher Resources

– Literature Lesson Ideas

– Several Lesson Plans

• Student groups should include between 4-6 students, suggested roles include:

– Digital photographers– Movie editors– Set designers– Character designers– Script writers/ story board planners

• Make sure supplies are on hand• Planning via brainstorming and storyboards• Create clay figures• Create back drop or scene setting

Classroom planningClassroom planning

Character creationCharacter creation

Quiet on the set!Quiet on the set!

Animation tips

• Keep your hands clean

• Be careful not to move or bump into objects that are meant to stay stationary

• Try changing the camera view or zoom in occasionally to add effect

• When editing- remove any photos that show your hands

• Add background music and sound effects