Design Camp: Stop Motion Animation for 11 to 14 year olds

Using 2D techniques, participants will explore how to use stop motion techniques to bring their characters to life, telling whimsical stories through movement and mark-making.

During a short visit to our exhibition, The World of Tim Burton, the young people will explore the different characters, stories, backdrops and props that inspire them.

Back in the studio, they will use their findings to brainstorm what their own characters might be like. They will come up with a short background story along with character turnarounds and storyboards before getting crafty and bringing their characters to life in 2D puppet form. They will also create scenes for the backdrops and any additional props needed to tell their short stories.

Using Stop Motion Studio on iPads, they will work in groups and learn how to shoot their short films, adding their chosen soundtrack inspired by Tim Burton’s musical choices. Frame by frame, their characters will move through scenes, interacting with other participants' characters to tell the stories devised earlier in the session. The day will end with a screening and celebration of the day's work. .

Learning outcomes

• Learning about the world of Tim Burton

• Learning how to storyboard and build a character profile for animation

• Learning how to make 2D animation puppets

• Learning how to make dynamic backgrounds for storytelling

• Creating a stop-motion animations using an iPad

• Working as a team to produce a stop-motion project

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Please note:

• This workshop includes a short visit to our exhibition, The World of Tim Burton

• Capacity is limited, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment

• All equipment, materials and light refreshments will be provided, but participants will need to bring a packed lunch

• This workshop is suitable for ages 11–14. All participants must be dropped off and picked up by an adult. Find out more information in the Booking section below

• Please note all participants must be dropped off and picked up by an adult. You will be greeted and signed in by a member of our team

• We ask all bookers to provide an emergency contact name and number. Please ensure that this person is available for the duration of the workshop

• Please note that the content has been tailored to a specific age group. Participants older or younger than the specified age range might struggle to engage with the group or follow the session.

• If you would like to let us know about any access requirements, including neurodiversity, there is an option to notify us at the ticket checkout

• This session has a capacity of 20 participants, and one or two facilitators will be leading the sessions, so the ratio of participants per facilitator will be 10:1

• If your child receives additional support in their formal education setting, you are welcome to bring a carer/additional adult at no cost, but we are unable to provide 1:1 support.

• If you have any questions, please contact DMAcademy@designmuseum.org

Background image: Matthew Kaltenborn.