I think with claymation you need to decide yourself
ahead of time what is going to be most important.
When I did claymation, it was most important for them
to learn about it (via the Internet) then to make
their own character. Enthusiasm was high - (I only
spent about a week on it). Some got backgrounds done -
We only got a couple of pictures taken - and NO
animation done....but each student was proud to take
their character home with them. Some even got them out
and played with them in their academic classes (oh no!
- Yes - I heard about that and gave my sincere apology
-- grin).
The coolest middle school claymation I had ever seen
was on Rebecca Engleman's site - but those are off
line now.
Hope this helps,
Judith
--- Alix Peshette <apeshet@comcast.net> wrote:
> Catherine, it sounds like a wonderful project. I
> can't wait to see your
> pictures. Do you have a lesson plan with the mini
> deadlines? The first and
> last time I did claymation, it dragged on for weeks
> and the kids lost interest.
> -Alix E. Peshette
> Technology Coordinator
> Emerson Junior High School
> Davis, CA
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