VIDEO PROJECT
Stop-Motion & Claymation
Project Description
Students are introduced to video as an artistic and visual language through stop-motion animation. Students learn about stop-motion and then view/analyze a few examples in a group discussion. Each student participates in a visual research session and contributes to the class collection document of good examples of this genre.
Students are introduced to the concept of visual storytelling. They then craft an idea for their own animation, working either individually or in small groups. Students experiment with using the stop-motion technique to create a simple two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional animation that communicates an idea or story.
The project culminates in a class screening and school screening, a group critique and self-evaluation, and updating their ePortfolio with a reflection on this project. Students evaluate each other using the Visible Thinking strategy of two stars and a wish where they evaluate what the group did well and how might they improve.
Class Screening & Critique
Every project is coupled with a class screening of the work and a group critique. Each student will be asked to give feedback to their fellow videographers. They are expected to give at least two pieces of feedback, one warm and one cool.
Related Standards
ISTE: Creativity and Innovation
ISTE: Communication and Collaboration
ISTE: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, & Decision Making
