📽️ Stop Motion Storytelling Project
In this 6-day project you write, direct, animate and edit your own film. Using Stop Motion Studio, you’ll make a short animated film—between 30 to 60 seconds long—that tells a story with characters and props you build yourself. You start by planning the plot and finish with the film uploaded.
You turn in the plot diagram and the storyboard along the way, then upload the finished film as an .mp4 or .mov.
🗂️ Step-by-Step Breakdown
- Brainstorm & Plan: Choose your genre and think through your characters and conflict.
- Plot Diagram: Map your story structure using exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
- Storyboard: Sketch or describe 6–12 key scenes from your film.
- Set Design & Filming: Build your sets, animate your story using Stop Motion Studio, and capture each shot carefully.
- Final Edits & Reflection: Add sound or titles and reflect on what you learned.
You will have approximately 6–7 class periods to complete your final video.
📊 Rubric (40 Points)
| Criteria | 4 - Exemplary | 3 - Proficient | 2 - Developing | 1 - Incomplete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plot Diagram & Structure | Strong arc; creative conflict/resolution | Clear plot with some detail | Basic or rushed structure | Missing key parts |
| Storyboard | All scenes visualized clearly | Most scenes planned | Some scenes unclear | No storyboard submitted |
| Technical Quality | Smooth, well-lit, stable shots | Minor issues with quality | Choppy or poorly lit | Very poor or incomplete video |
| Creativity | Unique ideas and style | Some creative choices | Standard or copied | Unoriginal or unclear |
| Effort | Consistent and focused effort | Mostly focused | Rushed or incomplete | Little to no effort |
| Reflection | Thoughtful and insightful | Answers all prompts | Minimal or vague | Missing |
📥 Assignments & Uploads
- Plot Diagram & Storyboard: Submit to the assigned Canvas pages before filming begins.
- Final Stop Motion Video: Export and upload your 30–60 second film (.mp4 or .mov)
- Optional Voiceovers or Credits: Add in Stop Motion Studio or iMovie
🧠 Reflection Questions
Submit your answers in the discussion post or text entry field:
- 🎬 What part of the process did you enjoy most?
- ⚙️ What was the biggest technical challenge?
- 🔁 If you could redo one thing, what would it be?
- 💡 What advice would you give to a student doing this next?