Storyboarding for Stop Motion
Grade 11th Grade · Art · 90 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
Develop a story using a simple plot line to storyboard for a stop motion animation.
Warm-Up Video
TipTut · 6:48
How to Write a Script & Storyboard for Animation
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
A good animation script should include details about the setting, characters, props, action, and dialogue.
- 2
The storyboarder's job is to translate the scriptwriter's writing into a visual format, and a template can help with this process.
- 3
When storyboarding, consider how to best portray each piece of information visually, thinking about camera movement, layered visuals, and audio descriptions.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write a short script (3-4 sentences) for a stop motion animation about a pencil that comes to life and draws a picture. Then, create a storyboard with at least three panels describing the shots needed to animate your script. Include a brief description of the camera movement for each panel.”
Complete Lesson Package
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