Stop Motion Creation
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Exploring materials like clay, paper, and wire while learning the basics of "action" and "change" through play.
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Building complex characters (puppets), mastering animation physics like "squash and stretch," and designing full scenes.
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Deep dives into lighting, camera composition, character arcs, and professional post-production problem-solving.
Our structured stop-motion curriculum empowers students to master cinematic language from the ground up. Through professional techniques in storyboarding, lighting, and sound, we turn young creators into filmmakers. In every semester, your child will complete an original mini film
From Imagination to Screen, One Frame at a Time.
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From Imagination to Screen, One Frame at a Time. │
One semester, one original film.
Our four-semester program is designed as a continuous creative loop. New creators can jump in at any time! Whether we are building worlds or filming stunts, we tailor the foundational "magic" of stop motion to every student's level, ensuring no one misses a beat.
Fall (16 Weeks)
Foundation & Character Creation
Establish the core mechanics of animation and bring your first character to life.
Learn: Basic physics (squash/stretch), clay techniques, and puppet design.
Take Home: A short film centered on character movement and personality.
Winter (12 Weeks)
World Building & Visual Narratives
Expand the horizon by designing immersive environments where characters belong.
Learn: Set design, prop making, lighting, and environmental storytelling.
Take Home: A short film emphasizing spatial depth and a cohesive world-view.
Spring (12 Weeks)
Cinematic Techniques & Filming
Transition from "making animation" to "filming movies" with advanced camera work.
Learn: Shot composition, rigging for action (flying/jumping), and secondary motion.
Take Home: A short film featuring dynamic camera angles and fluid action.
Summer (8 Weeks)
Experimental Studio & Post-Production
Explore creative boundaries and add the final polish to your cinematic vision.
Learn: Sound design, voice acting, editing, and experimental replacement animation.
Take Home: A personalized, stylized short film that showcases unique creative flair.
Choose Your Creative Path:
Find your rhythm. Master a core technique in our 75-minute session, or choose the 2.5-hour deep dive to take your project from concept to a finished film.
