Learning activities
Activities and timetable may change based on weather conditions.
Students will create animations inspired by nature using a variety of digital tools.
Key question
How can we use digital tools to represent nature in the form of an animation?
Fieldwork
Nature watch
Students will be immersed in nature exploring the Field of Mars Reserve boardwalk. During the walk, students will investigate the characteristics of the forest.
Inspired by nature, students will create their very first animation through the process of creating a flip book.
Animation studio
Students will delve into the realm of 2D animation on an iPad, learning how to animate inanimate objects found in nature.
Exploring digital animation techniques they will create a digital bush scene with multiple animated elements.
Inspired by the artwork of Andy Goldsworthy students will learn how to create a stop motion animation to a backing soundtrack using natural materials.
Post production
Students will employ a diverse range of cinematography techniques to edit and enhance their animations.
Students will use iMovie to combine their separate animations. They will learn how to sequence, adjust timing, add titles, add captions, modify sound, and add appropriate background music.
All animations and digital drawings will be shared back to their school via Google Drive.
This program is only available to NSW Department of Education school students.