From moulding characters to crafting intricate sets using clay, our campers unleash their imagination to bring their stories to life, frame by frame. Campers will learn the fundamentals of stop motion animation, mastering techniques that transform simple clay into captivating characters with vibrant personalities. With hands-on practice and collaborative projects, campers not only develop artistic skills but also cultivate teamwork and problem-solving abilities. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in creativity and storytelling through the magic of claymation!
When?
Tuesday July 2 - Friday July 5, 2024
1:00-4:00pm.
Who?
This camp is for students aged 8-11 years.
Cost:
The camp fee is $240 (including taxes).
If the fee is a barrier to your participation, a limited number of bursaries are available for eligible families - please email camps@visst.ca to inquire.
Where?
The Vancouver School for Science and Technology (VISST): 1490 West Broadway, Vancouver.
Why should you attend?
Unleash your creativity and imagination and learn how to tell stories through the art of movie making.
Try something you won’t find in school: Discover how animated movies are made, from studio set up to character building, story boarding and much more.
Learn about the importance of team work while creating your own stop motion animation movie you can share with your friends and family.
Earn a certificate of completion from the Vancouver Independent School for Science and Technology.
What will you learn?
Into the ClayMay world: Enter the world of clay and learn how to create worlds like you have seen in Wallace and Gromit, Pingu and Shaun the Sheep. Students learn the basic principles of the Stopmotion Studio software and how to properly stage a stopmotion set and movie before modeling their own characters.
Main concepts:
Introduction and setup of the Stop Motion Studio app/software
Animation fundamentals
Character building
Clay moulding tricks
Tell Me a Story: To make a movie, you need a story. Students will delve into effective storytelling and how to use storyboards to plan out their movies. They will conceptualize their main characters and start modelling them.
Set building fundamentals will also be covered as students begin to craft the worlds their characters live in - taking ordinary craft supplies and building incredible environments.
Main concepts:
Story boarding
Set building
Character intros
Film, Film, Film: Now it is time to execute. Using their storyboard, students will stage and film their movies using all the techniques they have learned throughout the week.
Main concepts:
Filming basics
Movie Magic and Film Fest: And…. that’s a wrap! With a little video editing magic, students will stitch clips and add a soundtrack to further elevate their stories.
Students will be sent home with a link to their movies to share with friends and families.
Main concepts:
Compilation and audio
Camp Instructor
Thanh Nguyen
Thanh is a multimedia artist with over a decade of experience in teaching creative technology and digital fabrication in the Metro Vancouver region.
Since graduating from the Art Institute of Vancouver with a degree in Game Art and Design, she has been teaching game design and programming, 3D modeling and animation. She has been developing specialize curriculums and teaching a creative technology courses, workshops and camps with
Byte Camp and MakerLabs, and is currently the Design and Technology Specialist with VISST.
Thanh is always looking for ways to provide accessible avenues of learning to students keen on learning about the digital arts.
Additional Notes
Students should bring their own iPads or Android tablets (and don’t forget your chargers). If you want to borrow one from us, we have a limited number of devices available. Please email us to request one.
Students should try to install the free “Stop Motion Studio” app/software on their devices prior to the camp.
All other required materials will be provided.
Refund policy: Email us at least 2 weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the camp for a full refund.
VISST reserves the right to cancel camps and refund camp fees due to low enrolment. In this event, we will provide as much advance notice as possible.
Make it a Full-Day camp
If you want to make this a full day camp experience, you can register for this camp AND our A Sustainable World camp from 9:00am-12:00noon (July 2-5) concurrently below and save $90. Students who take both camps can stay at VISST from 12:00-1:00pm for lunch. Please bring your own lunch (no nuts or seafood).
Questions?
Please email camps@visst.ca