Classroom Context

The timeframe outlined below provides a general overview of the scope of the Claymation MovieMaking Project:

Prior to Week One

• Teachers make a sample version of movie to demonstrate in class
• Teachers meet to go over goals/rationale and resources

Week One

• Bring all students together and describe project
• Show demonstration film
• Break into prearranged groups
• Hand out – characters/setting/problem/resolution sheets
• Hand out – storyboard sheet
• Work time on developing basic story idea (emphasis on characters)

Week Two

• Continue work on story idea
• Begin work on clay figures (in art class)
• Start storyboarding project (image – picture – narration)
• Divide up reading parts – practice for timing and phrasing

Week Three

• Finish storyboard and narrative script
• Practice reading script
• Begin digital photographing of scenes
• Record narration

Week Four

• Edit movie with Windows MovieMaker
• Show to class and get reaction
• Make final changes to movie
• Burn to DVD and share with students

Week Five

• Host family movie night to show films