Stop Motion Animation

I can define stop-motion animation. I can write about the basic setup for stop-motion animation.I can define and find examples of different types of stop-motion animation.

7pts Completeness. Writing responds to all questions and shows a basic understanding of the topic.

1pt Word count - Answers fulfill the required word count where required.

1pt Proof Read - Work is complete sentences and free of basic grammar and spelling errors.

1pt Images - Related images are provided where required.

-10pts Integrity - Work copied from the internet or generated by anyone or thing other than the student.

I can explore the software and process of stop-motion animation.

7pts Length. Stop motion uses a minimum of 100 pictures (10 seconds)

1pt Sound. Stop motion includes 1 or more recorded sound effects

1pt Credits. Include either opening credits or ending credits that show students' names, grades, and the year

1pts Specific. One requirement is completed based on the option selected.

Object Motion = The sample includes a facial expression that changes.

Cutout Motion = The sample includes two background elements.

Pixilation = The sample includes a paper prop the size of a human head or larger.

I can use text and sketches to plan a stop motion animation.

2pts Intro. Characters and setting are defined with text or drawings.

2pts Story. Storyboard has a beginning, middle, and end.

6pts Complete. Storyboard shows 6 thoughtful drawings and writing.

I can work independently or in a group. I can produce a long form stop motion animation with sound. I can apply the techniques of Stop Motion Animation.

50pts Complete / Length.  The MINIMUM length of the video is based on the number of students in your group:

1 person = 30 seconds @ 10fps (300 pictures)

2 people = 60 seconds @ 10fps (600 pictures)

3 people = 90 seconds @ 10fps (900 pictures)

15pts Sound Effects. Finished work includes 3 distinct / unique sound effects.

10pts Title / Credits. Work includes either a title card or end credits that lasts for 1 second (10 pictures). Title includes the following: title, authors, and year.

15pts Craftsmanship. Stop motion animation is steady (not shaky), free of light flicker, and free of any unintentional objects or hands in frame.

10pts Quality. Work satisfies two or more of the following criteria: characters are highly detailed, multiple objects or characters are used at once, background is highly detailed, characters make complex movements, large props are incorporated, or complex animation effect are used like side scrolling, deconstruction, or transformation.