Stop Motion Animation

Stop motion is an animation technique to make a physically manipulated object appear to move on its own. The object is moved in small increments between individually photographed frames, creating the illusion of movement when the series of frames is played as a continuous sequence. Clay figures are often used in stop motion for their ease of repositioning. Motion animation using clay is called clay animation or clay-mation, (eg “Wallace & Gromit”). This fun course allows you to try stop motion animation using many different materials and add sound and music. No experience required!

Course Outline

Saturday: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Morning: An introduction to Stop Motion Animation Techniques, the principles behind it and examples of different animation styles. Students will get to try out the equipment, and discuss a theme for the final film.

Afternoon: Students will create very short test animations in groups using different materials, the emphasis being on experimenting and getting a feel for how materials look on camera and creating movement. The group will draw up a storyboard for the final film.

Sunday : 10.00am – 4.00pm

Morning: Students will create a short animated film in groups, taking it in turn to direct the action.

Afternoon: Students will edit their film, add sound, titles and so on, finishing with the grand Premiere!

Cost:

£113 (includes 10% early booking discount if booked by 26th March)

£125 Full Price

£94 – Discount for NUS students and people on following means tested benefits, proof required: ESA (income related); Income Support; Working Tax Credit (not child tax credit); Council Tax Benefit (not student/single person/reduction due to disability); Housing Benefit; Pension Credit (guarantee); Unwaged Dependent of these benefits.