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