The day - long animation is very popular in schools and is suitable for KS 2, 3, and 4. The workshop will introduce participants to simple tips and tricks for creating their own animation film.

All the equipment is provided, eight laptops and cameras, materials and scenery. All we require is a classroom with tables and power points.

A DVD of the work made will be sent on to the school after the event and CD copies can be made for the participants.

Programme for an animation day.

Introduction and simple analysis of the models used on popular TV shows.

Introduction to model making using the animation for education toolkit.

Model making session, students make one model each from Plasticine, in their groups.

Introduction to the software and basic principles of animation.

Create simple stories/scenaios

LUNCH

Students will work in groups of 4-5 and each group will have a laptop and camera. The film created will be about 30-45 seconds long (advert length)

All the animations are then edited together with music and a DVD sent to the school.

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This day - long workshop will introduce students to basic film making techniques. A practical hands - on course where students will be encouraged to use all the equipment, make the creative decisions. and tell their own story. One of the advantages to the user - friendly nature of current technology and digital creativity is that students can take ownership of their ideas.

This workshop has also been very successful as a two or three-day course. This allows students (in the summer term) to create promotional-style videos of their school on the theme of transition, for students coming from either pre school or primary.

All the equipment is provided, six digital video cameras and laptops.



Programme of the day.

The day will begin with an introduction and screening of short film examples, to highlight the importance of simplicity.

Then a study of the different shots needed to make a film.

Introduction to the equipment, cameras and tripods.

Plan film in groups of four/five.

Shoot the film, no more than ten minutes of footage.

LUNCH

Edit the footage using laptops with editing software, add titles, sound effects, music.

Showcase the finished work.

Each group of four students will make a film lasting 2 mins

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This day - long course is designed to introduce students to digital photography and digital story telling.






Taking photos around the school or in the local community, the students will develop an understanding of how to use a camera and take well composed quality photos. (As companies promote their cameras as point - and - shoot this can encourage lazy photography, with a little thought ANYONE take a great photo) The photos are then downloaded into the computer, here the pictures can be edited and cropped, then using free easy - to - use software, students will create very simple digital stories/ presentations. These presentations can then be showcased at the end of the day.

All equipment can be provided.

For KS 2,3,4 and 5

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