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Expectations for students is an umbrella term that links learning outcomes with annotated examples of student work. For NCCA-developed short courses, in some cases examples of work associated with a specific learning outcome or with a group of learning outcomes will be available. Schools who design their own short courses may wish to create a bank of examples of student work for discussion and for future reference. Learning outcomes Learning outcomes are statements that describe what knowledge, understanding, skills and values students should be able to demonstrate having completed this junior cycle short course in enterprise in animation. The learning outcomes set out in the following tables apply to all students and represent outcomes for students at the end of their period of study (approximately 100 hours). The outcomes are numbered within each strand. The numbering is intended to support teacher planning in the first instance and does not imply any hierarchy of importance across the outcomes themselves.
accurately use the key vocabulary involved in the stop motion animation process
recognise different types of stop motion animation
list and classify items used in examples of animated movies e.g. characters, props or sets used
identify equipment needed to create animation
find items in the classroom and at home that could be used as props for characters or as part of a set
use visitors to the classroom or an educational trip to learn more about animation processes
use materials to create characters to feature in an animated video clip
demonstrate patience when animating
follow the basic rules of animation
use a movie-making app/programme on an electronic device to photograph frames
show how to move a character on a set effectively
demonstrate special effects and tricks
produce a ten second video clip of a character in action
list the different jobs/roles that exist in an animation company
briefly outline the responsibilities associated with each role
name own talents and decide on preferred roles
complete an application form and/or curriculum vitae
participate in a very short interview (2 mins) for a role in the group company
participate in deciding on a company name, in appointed roles within groups
explain the importance of a suitable company name/logo
contribute to the collaborative decision-making on a company logo
describe market research and its uses
create and conduct a survey/ to determine storylines that other classes would like to see in an animated film
create a chart to illustrate results of the survey
make a company decision regarding the genre of the feature presentation based on results of the survey
identify the function of storyboards
use the technique of brainstorming to identify a set and a cast of characters for the group’s story
work collaboratively within the group to create a storyboard involving characters already agreed upon
place the storyboard frames in the correct sequence
identify methods for successfully building strong and sturdy characters /sets
contribute to the group effort in creating all necessary props, characters, sets….
follow the storyboard to use the correct group of props, characters and sets in the right order
use techniques learned in strand 1 to manipulate characters in each scene
check the progress of the animation regularly to make sure that it flows smoothly
participate in a group decision to choose music for the opening and closing credits
provide an appropriate character voice in at least one scene in the movie
create a set of drawings/paintings/slides to introduce the movie
create end-of-feature credits in a group situation
list the ways that the movie could be advertised
advertise the movie by creating a poster or a short audio commercial to be broadcast on intercom or record a mock TV or digital advertisement
assist in selecting a suitable location for the screening
participate in preparation for the hosting by using appropriate organisational skills
reflect on the experience of producing a short animated clip as part of a group, identifying successes, challenges and how things might be done differently next time