Introduction To Clay Animation For Beginners
Learn how to create stop motion animation at home with your smartphone!
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What You'll Learn in This Course
Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.
Learning Outcome 1
understand how to write a script and storyboard
Learning Outcome 2
know what things to consider when building a clay character
Learning Outcome 3
know how to create and find sound and audio for their animations
Learning Outcome 4
understand how to create an exposure sheet (aka dope sheet) to lip sync their characters
Learning Outcome 5
learn how to film their animations
Skills You'll Develop
This comprehensive Introduction To Clay Animation For Beginners curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.
Course Requirements & Target Audience
Understand what you need to succeed in this course and determine if it's the right fit for your learning goals
Prerequisites & Requirements
What you need before starting this Introduction To Clay Animation For Beginners course:
- To build a character and set, students will also need clay or plasticine, a tripod for your phone, cardboard, PVA glue, scissors, pen, paper. Optional extras include: Stamp/water sponge pad, Toothpicks, White beads and black enamel paint for eyes, Clay carving tools, Lamps.
- Students will need a smartphone, with a stop motion app. Recommended apps are iMotion for iPhone and Motion for Android.
- Students will need access to a computer, with free editing software. Windows Movie Maker for PC or iMovie for Mac both should be already on your computer. We'll run through how to use this.
Who This Course Is For
This course is perfect for:
- Motivated learners at any level
- Self-paced students
- Anyone interested in the subject
This course might not be suitable if:
- • You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
- • You prefer learning without structured curriculum
- • You need highly specialized or niche content
Course Information & Details
Everything you need to know about this online course, from duration to certification
Course Instructor
Rachel Beaney
Expert instructor with industry experience
Course Language
English
All materials in English
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Course Enrollment
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What's Included
- 1 hour on-demand video
- 7 downloadable resources
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of Completion
- Full lifetime access
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