Stop Motion Animation

Intro to Stop Motion Animation
Ages 12–18

In Intro to Stop Motion Animation, students explore the art and technology of bringing stories to life one frame at a time. Using cameras, creative props, and digital editing tools, participants will learn how animators create movement, characters, and visual effects through the stop motion filmmaking process.

Students will develop foundational skills in animation, storytelling, photography, filmmaking, and digital media production. Through hands-on projects and creative challenges, participants will learn how to plan scenes, capture frame-by-frame images, create smooth motion sequences, and edit their work into polished animated films.

Throughout the workshop, students will gain experience using professional animation and media production techniques while building creativity, patience, problem-solving skills, and an understanding of how animation is used in film, television, advertising, and digital content creation.

What Students Will Learn

• Introduction to stop motion animation techniques
• Storyboarding and visual storytelling
• Character and scene design
• Camera setup and frame-by-frame photography
• Principles of movement and animation
• Timing, pacing, and visual effects
• Video editing and post-production basics
• Sound effects, voiceovers, and music integration
• Creative problem-solving and production planning
• Collaboration and presentation skills
• Digital media and filmmaking workflows

Final Project
Students will create and present an original stop motion animated film featuring custom characters, storytelling elements, visual effects, and edited sound, showcasing their animation and filmmaking skills. To provide additional production and editing time, this workshop will extend into a second session on Saturday, August 8, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, allowing students to complete and refine their final animation projects.

Registration Requirement
This program is open to students ages 12–18.

The only requirement to participate is obtaining a Member Card. Both the student and a parent/guardian must complete the Member Card registration using the link below before attending the workshop.

Member Card Registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8IUZPLZimeX4tKToVtJMBryjSCXJQH7RBY3G1yxROe7EwzQ/viewform

Please ensure that both the student and parent/guardian complete the registration process before the start of the program.