I have a great group of students in my Animation class. They are passionate, energetic individuals that love sharing who they are with each other and working together each day. We dedicate a little time each day to drawing and when we finish there is always a line of students who want to share what they created with their classmates. They all clap and cheer for each others work!
It is wonderful to see the way they support each other.
They are also filled with excitement about the subject matter, and tell me it is their favorite class. When I talk to them about the Animation process and they ask me "Are we going to that?" they shout joy when I say "Yes!" Their excitement about being together and working on the animation process together is contagious!
My Project
One of the things that is the most fun to do with Animation is filming Stop Motion movies. With Stop Motion students can work together in groups using iPads and tripods to catch the action. They create scenes and story lines using LEGO and minifigures. Their creativity comes together as they merge their ideas into one.
The best part about watching them work is seeing their excitement with their story and the filming process.
They love to have epic battle scenes and funny unexpected moments come to life in front of them. The synergy really flows at this time. Being able to do something together, after such a long time of being told they have to stay separated is socially and emotionally healing. Students really thrive with this project.
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Materials cost
$800.60
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.01
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$842.61
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$148.70
Total project goal
$991.31
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$991.31
1 Donor
-$991.31
Donations toward project cost
-$842.61
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