LEGO Show Time Workshop

digiSTORY KC is a non-profit organization that offers programs and resources to help people share their voice.  Our mission is to inspire and enable all people to create and share compelling stories through the power of digital media.  Our vision is a world of empowered individuals who leverage digital stories to:Take pride in their personal voicesConnect with and influence othersEnhance their personal and professional capabilitiesThe Kansas City Institute for Media, Animation and Graphic Innovation in Education (KC IMAGINE) brings together area leaders from educational, business, and civic organizations to explore ways to improve how we prepare talent to serve the region’s digital media industry.  Thank You Walt Disney Inc. (TYWD) and digiSTORY KC, two 501 (c)(3) organizations based in Kansas City, established this program to promote collaboration between stakeholders in our region’s digital media industry.

Digital Storytelling Center of Kansas City

What’s more fun for kids than playing with LEGO’s? -- Bringing LEGO figures to life through stop-motion animation! Using <A HREF="https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/storystarter-curriculum-pack-and-storyvisualizer-software/2045100" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LEGO’s StoryStarter</A> program and <A HREF="http://zu3d.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ZU3D animation software</A>, kids 7 – 12 years of age will work in teams of 2 or 3 to create animated videos that can be shared with friends and family.
This workshop consists of 3 sessions on using LEGO objects to create a stop-motion animation.  This workshop will be held at the digiSTORY Academy at 3210 Michigan Avenue, Kansas City, Missouri 64109.
Students who complete the stop-motion animation requirements will earn a LEGO Show Time badge from LRNG-KC.
Here's a summary of what students will learn in each of the three workshop sessions:
Thursday, Dec. 1st: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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<LI>Story Creating: Learners will explore the fundamentals of how moving pictures are created by assembling a flip book. They will then work with their team to create a 6-stage storyboard comic page that features photos of their LEGO characters in action.</LI>
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Thursday, Dec. 8th: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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<LI>Story Producing: Learners will use a webcam and simple lighting with a laptop to capture stop-motion frames of their LEGO characters and story props.  Learner teams will use HUE or Zu3D animation software to create their full LEGO stop-motion story.</LI>
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Thursday, Dec. 15th: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
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<LI>Story Sharing: Learners will add features to their LEGO story that add fun for their audiences: titles, crawling credits, word balloons, sound effects and background music. They will post their completed story to digiSTORY KC’s YouTube account where their animation can be shared with family and friends.</LI>
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Workshop Fee: $30.00 (plus Eventbrite fee) covers all three sessions.  (Discounts are available for kids from families facing financial hardship).  By registering at this site, you will automatically be registered for all 3 sessions.
 
FAQs
Do I need to bring anything to this workshop?
No—everything the student needs will be provided during the workshop. If the student wants to keep the production files they create during the workshop, they should bring a flashdrive (2 GB or more).
Will the student be able to continue creating stop-motion animations after the workshop is over?
Since our software and equipment is specialized for stop-motion, you will need to acquire these special tools to continue creating stop-motion. digiSTORY KC selects the software and tools to be affordable for students to purchase for home use. See the workshop instructor for information about purchasing the stop-motion tools for home use.
Is there a materials fee in addition to the workshop fee?
No. All materials are provided during the workshop.
Are discounts available for students whose families face financial hardships?
Yes—A key mission of digiSTORY KC is to make sure that every child gets to explore digital storytelling regardless of their ability to pay for workshop fees. digiSTORY KC has a set of guidelines to help families demonstrate the need for financial assistance. Contact the Executive Director at <A HREF="mailto:rgreen@digistory.org" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">rgreen@digistory.org</A> to request financial support for workshop fees.
Will the student be able to publish their work where family and friends can see it?
Yes—students have the option of publishing their productions to the digiSTORY KC YouTube Channel:
<A HREF="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYonw2piO8dsckqF0g63r0Q" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYonw2piO8dsckqF0g63r0Q</A>
Can the student work alone on the stop-motion production?
Digital media production is a very collaborative industry. We place students in teams of 2 or 3 members to help them learn how to work together with others on their projects. Students are expected to switch and share duties in order to learn about the full production process.
Is parking available for this workshop?
Ample well-lighted parking is available on the west side of the building. The Linwood Area Ministry Place (LAMP) provides secure access throughout the building to assure a safe environment.
Are similar workshops available through digiSTORY KC?
Yes, digiSTORY KC will be offering a wide range of stop-motion animation and digital media workshops as it builds its curriculum over time. You can learn more about available workshops at these websites:
<A HREF="https://digistory.org/events/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://digistory.org/events/</A>
<A HREF="https://www.lrng.org/kc" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.lrng.org/kc</A>
<A HREF="https://www.eventbrite.com/" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.com/</A>
Can I get a refund if the student can’t attend the workshop?
You can cancel your registration anytime prior to the workshop on the Eventbrite event site. No refunds will be given if we are not notified prior to the start of the workshop.
Who can I contact for questions I have about this workshop?
Contact Ron Green, Executive Director of digiSTORY KC, at <A HREF="mailto:rgreen@digistory.org" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">rgreen@digistory.org</A> or (816) 804-5917.

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