Unit 1 Syllabus

Unit 1 - Early Film History and Animation

Monday, Sept 9 -

• Topic: Before Motion Pictures

• Media Moment
• Syllabus and class rules
• Introduction to diy.org and parental permission forms
• Before Motion Pictures powerpoint

• Project: Start making thaumatropes

Wednesday, Sept 11 -

• Topic: Before Motion Pictures, Continued

• Media Moment
• Collect permission forms
• Create diy.org profiles
• Film student introductions

• Project: Finish up thaumatropes, make flip books, shadow puppets etc.

Monday, Sept 16 -

**BRING YOUR CAMERA DAY!**

• Topic: Exploring the Silent Era

• Media Moment
• The Pictures Move! powerpoint
• Silent Film Film Festival

• Project: *Stop motion with people

Wednesday, Sept 18 -

**BRING YOUR CAMERA DAY!**

• Topic: Exploring the Silent Era, Continued

• Media Moment
• Editing Basics Pt. 1
• Work day

• Project: Finish photographing and editing stop motion with people

Monday, Sept 23 -

• Topic: Intro to Animation

• Media Moment
• Intro to Animation powerpoint
• Watch animated shorts

• Project: Start working on claymation movies

Wednesday Sept 25 - Timp Lodge Overnight, no class

Monday, Sept 30 -

**BRING YOUR CAMERA DAY!**

• Topic: Intro to Animation, Continued

• Media Moment
• Work day

• Project: Continue working on claymation movies

Wednesday, Oct 2 -

**BRING YOUR CAMERA DAY!**

• Topic: Intro to Animation, Continued

• Media Moment
• Editing Basics, Pt. 2

Project: Finish working on claymation movies