Stop Motion class 

16-week online course on animation with a focus on stop-motion techniques, taught by Coach Mike:

Week 1 - Introduction to Animation and Stop Motion (1 hour)

• Introduction to the course and instructor, Coach Mike

• Overview of animation and different animation techniques

• Introduction to stop-motion animation and its history

• Overview of the equipment and tools needed for stop-motion animation

• Discussion of project expectations and requirements

Week 2 - Storytelling and Character Development (1 hour)

• Introduction to storytelling and character development in animation

• Overview of storyboarding techniques and how to create a storyboard

• Discussion of character design and how to create characters for stop-motion animation

• Assignment: Students will create a storyboard for their stop-motion animation project

Week 3 - Set Design and Prop Building (1 hour)

• Introduction to set design and prop building for stop-motion animation

• Overview of the different materials and techniques used for building sets and props

• Discussion of how to plan and design sets and props for stop-motion animation

• Assignment: Students will create sets and props for their stop-motion animation project

Week 4 - Stop Motion Animation Techniques and Practice (1 hour)

• Overview of the different stop-motion animation techniques, such as replacement animation and pixilation

• Discussion of how to use a camera and software to capture stop-motion animation

• Demonstration and practice of stop-motion animation techniques

• Assignment: Students will create a 30-second stop-motion animation using the techniques learned in class and submit their project by the end of the week

Week 5 - Critique and Feedback (1 hour)

• Review of the projects submitted by students

• Discussion and critique of the projects

• Feedback on what students did well and where they can improve

• Introduction to the next project and expectations for the coming weeks

Weeks 6-9 - Advanced Techniques and Special Effects (1 hour per week)

• Introduction to advanced techniques and special effects in stop-motion animation

• Discussion of how to add sound effects and music to stop-motion animation

• Overview of how to add visual effects such as fire, water, and smoke to stop-motion animation

• Practice of advanced techniques and special effects in stop-motion animation

• Assignment: Students will create a 60-second stop-motion animation using advanced techniques and special effects learned in class and submit their project by the end of week 9

Weeks 10-13 - Collaboration and Group Projects (1 hour per week)

• Introduction to collaboration and group projects in stop-motion animation

• Overview of how to work in a team to create a stop-motion animation project

• Discussion of roles and responsibilities in a team

• Practice of collaboration and group projects in stop-motion animation

• Assignment: Students will work in teams of 2-3 to create a 2-minute stop-motion animation project and submit their project by the end of week 13

Weeks 14-15 - Portfolio Development (1 hour per week)

• Introduction to portfolio development and its importance in the animation industry

• Discussion of how to create a strong animation portfolio

• Review and critique of students' past projects to help them develop a strong portfolio

• Assignment: Students will revise and edit their past projects and compile them into an animation portfolio to submit by the end of week 15

Week 16 - Final Presentation and Conclusion (1 hour)

• Presentation of animation portfolios by students

• Discussion and feedback on animation portfolios

• Review of the course and discussion of what students have learned

• Conclusion and final thoughts from the instructor, Coach Mike

Note: Throughout the course, the instructor can also provide resources and materials for students to use, such as software and online tutorials. Additionally, the instructor can hold office hours outside of