What is Stop Motion Animation?
I Can Animate is highly suited for use in all curriculum areas.
Stop motion animation is a unique cross-curricular classroom activity that challenges the creative talents of students of all ages. It's also a proven motivational aid for young people who will be growing up watching animated films and TV programmes. Animation is seen as a medium that represents fun and entertainment and has a unique place in the education of children and adults.
What do I need to get Started?
- "Your imagination"
- An Apple Computer (specifications apply)
- I Can Animate software
- A suitable digital video (DV) camera or Web Cam
- Something to animate
Curruclum Areas Supported
Key Stages: 1, 2 and 3 including special needs secondary and adult.
Supports the following QCA schemes of work:
3A Combining text and graphics
Program of study reference KS1 1a, 2a, 3a
4D Collecting and presenting information
6A Multimedia presentation
4A Writing for different audiences
Digital video can be integrated into many different curriculum areas, such as: art, citizenship, science, geography, design and technology.
