Thursday Digital Art Lab Fall 2025

Stop Motion Animation Techniques + Mixed Media Art

Explore the world of animation through a wide range of hands-on techniques in this Digital Art Lab. Students will experiment with flip books, found object animation, animated GIFs, chalkboard drawing, sand animation, paper cutouts, and more. Each week introduces a new method, from charcoal and foil animation to puppet making and stop motion with clay and LEGO. Digital tools like Flipaclip and OctoStudio will be integrated as students develop their own animated scenes. The class wraps up with a showcase where students share their favorite projects from the session.

Class Objectives:

1. Explore a variety of stop motion animation techniques including flip books, claymation, cut-paper, and object animation.
2. Experiment with mixed media materials such as sand, chalk, foil, and charcoal to create unique animated visuals.
3. Learn how to create simple animations using digital tools like Flipaclip and OctoStudio.
4. Understand basic animation principles such as timing, motion, and sequencing through hands-on projects.
5. Practice visual storytelling by developing short animated scenes with characters and settings.
6. Design and construct puppets and objects for use in stop motion animation sequences.
7. Collaborate and share ideas with peers, giving and receiving feedback in a supportive environment.
8. Prepare and present a selection of work during a final showcase to celebrate their progress and creativity.

Class Stats:
Digital (Device Time): 70% 
Analog (Hands on): 30% 
Difficulty Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Type of Device Provided: iPad
Application: Stop Motion Studio Pro, Flip-a-Clip & OctoStudio

Details:
Educator: TBD
Hours: 3-6pm
Dates: 9/11 – 1/22
No Classes: 10/2, 11/27, 12/25, 1/1
Ages: 6+
Available Seats: 8