ES3 - LS/MS Animation Adventures - Critters in Motion

Get ready to squish, shape, and animate! In this hands-on after-school class, students will produce 3D animations by constructing and sculpting their own colorful creatures out of a variety of materials—including clay. They will then bring them to life through the magic of stop-motion animation. Using tablets and a simple frame-by-frame process, kids will create mini movies starring their handmade critters. This creative class builds fine motor skills, encourages imaginative storytelling, and introduces the basics of animation in a playful, age-appropriate way. By the end of the course, students will have their very own animated short film to share, plus a few friends to take home!