Make your monster move - stop motion animation
I can create a stop motion animation to make my monster move.
Make your monster move - stop motion animation
I can create a stop motion animation to make my monster move.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Stop motion animation is used to create animations of clay models.
- Stop motion animation involves taking a series of still images to create the illusion of movement.
- Proper lighting ensures consistent and clear images.
Keywords
Stop motion animation - a form of animation involving sequential photography of still objects
Storyboard - a sequence of drawings representing the shots planned for an animation or film
Digital device - an electronic device such as a tablet, smartphone, or camera used for creating and editing animations
Common misconception
Pupils may think that stop motion animation is the same as a video recording. They may think that you need expensive equipment to create stop motion animations.
Remind pupils that stop motion animation is created by taking individual still images. A video recording captures continuous motion. It can be created using simple and readily available devices.
To help you plan your year 3 art and design lesson on: Make your monster move - stop motion animation, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 3 art and design lesson on: Make your monster move - stop motion animation, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Equipment
Tablet / camera and computer
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Make the clay soft so it’s easier to shape.
Shape the monster's body.
Attach eyes, legs, and other details.
Add colours and textures.
Leave your monster in an airtight container to stop it from drying.
Exit quiz
5 Questions
a form of animation involving sequential photography of still objects
a sequence of drawings representing the shots planned for an animation
an electronic device such as a tablet, smartphone, or camera