Make a modelling clay monster
I can create a modelling clay monster and scenery for a stop-animation.
Make a modelling clay monster
I can create a modelling clay monster and scenery for a stop-animation.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Different sculpting techniques such as rolling and pinching can be used to create various shapes and textures.
- Joining pieces securely is essential for a sturdy sculpture.
- A variety of tools can be used to create details and textures to enhance the appearance of a clay model.
- Creating scenery helps to tell a story.
Keywords
Scenery - the background or surrounding elements that add context to a sculpture
Texture - how something feels when it is touched
Sculpting techniques - are ways to shape materials like clay, wood, or metal
Common misconception
Pupils might believe that the characters are the only important part of the animation and that scenery doesn't matter. They also may believe that scenery is only for decorative purposes.
Addressing these misconceptions through discussion and reference to examples can help students understand the importance of scenery in clay animation and how it enhances storytelling.
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Equipment
Modelling clay
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a quick, simple drawing with just a few lines
a sequence of drawings that represent the shots planned for media
a series of drawings or images that are shown quickly
Exit quiz
5 Questions
how something feels when it is touched
the background or surrounding elements that add context to a sculpture
are ways to shape materials like clay, wood, or metal