Year 10 Communications Technology
Unit: Animation Task Title: Stop Motion Name: Teacher: Mr Rogers Year: 2012 Term: 3
Date Given: 3/08/2012 Prelim Date: 4/09/2012 Due Date: 14/09/2012
Context for Learning
The moving pictures that we see on our television or at the movies are made up of many thousands of still pictures that, when played back reasonably quick, trick our brains into thinking there is movement. Modern video is composed of up to 30 frames per second and seems smooth when viewed. This same effect can be achieved at much lower frame rates and clever use of camera and editing techniques can create the illusion of movement when none really exists. Through these methods animated reality can be achieved, avoiding the need to draw 20-30 frames for every second of video.
Assessment Task
Design and produce a stop motion animation video. This will involve: 1. Writing a proposal outlining your planned story and how you intend to produce your animation (hand drawn, clay models, Lego/action figures/teddy bears, furniture, etc.) Also explain what equipment and software you plan to use (ask for assistance if uncertain). Follow the format on the next page. 2. Creating a storyboard with enough panels to demonstrate the shooting and editing plan. Follow the format on the next page. 3. Shoot and edit your video sequence using available equipment and software. Add sound effects, dialogue and music. Export as an AVI, WMV or MP4 file format at a high quality resolution saved using the naming conventions on the next page.
Assessment Conditions
Proposal Storyboard Animation 200-400 words 10 to 20 panels 20 to 60 seconds Due Week 3 Due Week 6 Due Week 9 Email Show in class Email or CD
Each student must submit their individual items; however, students may work in a group and pool their time to produce a longer animation. Students will be given class time to work on this project, but will need to spend additional time at home to complete this task. Prelim Requirements: By the prelim date you should have shot most of your images and have started editing them together. You should be able to show your progress to the teacher in class.
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Submitting Assignment
Submitting Files • File size o 10 MB or less can be emailed. o Larger files must be burnt to CD or DVD and labelled the same as files. • Filename format: o Year-Subject-LastName_FirstName-T#-Task_Title.file_extension o 2012-10CT-Jones_Jimbo-T3-Stop_Motion.avi All assignments must be submitted by 3:30pm on the prelim and due dates. Teacher Box Email Prelim ☒ ☐ ☐ ☒ Proposal & ☒ Just file if small Final ☐ storyboard + CD if enough needed
Proposal Guide
Your project proposal should address the following: • Plot – A paragraph outlining the story or sequence you plan to create. • Resources – Include shooting and sound recording equipment, editing access, animation models, backgrounds, lighting, voice actors, etc. Explain what you planned to use and where you are going to get it. • Soundtrack – Choose the music, sound effects, background sound, dialogue or voice over you will need and explain how you are going to source or create it.. • Benchmarks – Provide at least 3 examples of stop motion animations that have inspired your project in some way. Include YouTube link and a sentence or two to describe what you take from this animation (production style, type of story, editing technique, etc.)
Storyboards Guide
Use the format below (template available on the Resources Drive) or create your own with the same information.
Shot #: Shot Type: Cam Angle: Cam Movement: Action: Sound: Lighting: Transition: Action Sound: Lighting: Transition Shot #: Shot Type: Cam Angle: Cam Movement:
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Year 10 Communications Technology - Assessment Criteria
Unit: Animation
Criteria Standards A Extensive knowledge and insightful understanding of the key concepts (technologies, representations and audiences) and media terminology Creation of a cohesive and comprehensive design proposal for a stop motion animation by proficiently using the conventions of preproduction formats Skilful creation of an animation by exploiting and realising the potential of production practices
Task Title:
Stop Motion
C Knowledge and some understanding of the key concepts (technologies, representations and audiences) and media terminology Creation of workable design proposals for a stop motion animation by using some of the conventions of preproduction formats Creation of an animation by using production practices
Year:
D Variable knowledge of the key concepts (technologies, representations and audiences) and media terminology Creation of partially developed ideas for a design proposal for a stop motion animation by using some aspects of preproduction formats Creation of part of an animation using some production practices
2012
Term:
3
Understanding
Demonstrated through all tasks
Proposal Storyboard
Producing
B Thorough knowledge and significant understanding of the key concepts (technologies, representations and audiences) and media terminology Creation of detailed design proposals for a stop motion animation by using the conventions of preproduction formats Creation of an animation by realising the potential of production practices
E Elementary knowledge of the key concepts (technologies, representations and audiences) and media terminology Creation of partially developed ideas for design proposals for a stop motion animation that may relate to a preproduction format Recording of images and/or sound
Animation
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