Does your student want to make a Lego movie?  Make your own movie is a fun, 30-week, hands-on, hour-and-a-half class using step-by-step stop-motion animation technology and Lego bricks/minifigs.  Your student will learn how to make minifigs walk, jump, and even fly!  The 12 principles of animation, basic story-telling, lighting, music, special effects, and scenery techniques will also be demonstrated. Some Lego minifigs will be supplied and students are encouraged to bring their own (sanitized). Previous stop-motion experience is not necessary.

Materials needed:

·     Apple or Android smartphone (preferred), tablet is ok

·     Animation software (Stop Motion Studio - $5)

·     Minifigs from home (sanitized)

Class Homework: Homework will be given on a weekly basis to review lessons learned from class. Semester projects include comedy and action shorts, movie trailers, and music videos. Extra credit is available.

Thursday

Time: 2:35 – 4:05
Grades: 4-12
Class Fee: $375
Supply Fee: $100
Tutor: David Pickett