We teach students how to bring their ideas to life with stop-motion animation workshops.

IMAGINE AN ART RESIDENCY WHERE EVERY STUDENT TURNS THEIR IDEA INTO AN ANIMATION

This is what we do!  In a series of workshops, we lead students through the design process. They brainstorm ideas, write their story, create their artwork, record their audio, and then produce their movie.  EVERY STUDENT MAKES A MOVIE! They learn how math plays a role in translating single frames into a unique movie.  The theme of their movies can range from short autobiographical stories, how-to guides, poem illustrations, science, to history topics. Their movies teach what they know, share ideas, process emotions, and tell stories. 

This program excels at creating a social-emotional learning environment with many opportunities for student collaboration.  The program has been successfully implemented in-person as well as in virtual classroom settings. It can be offered in multi-age classrooms as well as ESL/bilingual classrooms. 

Contact us to learn more or schedule a program at your school. memoryvesselstudio@gmail.com

We teach students to be contributors, not just
consumers, of digital information!

  • HAVE AN IDEA TO SHARE?

    It all begins with one idea. We all have ideas and we encourage students to listen and give their ideas power. They learn how to brainstorm and capture their ideas and then expand them with supporting details. This is what inspires a unique story that will become their moving animation.

  • EXPANDING AN IDEA INTO A STORY.

    Students walk through the design process one step at a time. We show them how to plan and organize their idea into something exciting. Teachers know students are learning executive functions and expanding their literacy skills — while students just think they are playing with art-making and having fun with technology. Students are always surprised that math will play a key role in their animation.

  • BRING AN IDEA TO LIFE!

    This is the most exciting part! Once they start the ball rolling they can’t wait to bring their story to life. First , students record their story narration. Then, all the planning steps we did together becomes their map. Now they can animate it to tell their story, share an interest or teach and report on something they know. Working In pairs or small groups they create each student’s movie, while collaborating and learning to communicate in new ways.

“I love how the students are working together to discuss their animation plans. It’s great to hear them share all their ideas & collaborate.”

3rd Grade Teacher
North Dover Elementary

“You’re blowing my mind right now … this is so far out of this student’s comfort zone — what he has done is amazing!”

3rd Grade Teacher
North Dover Elementary

“I look forward to this residency each year! My students are so proud of their movies. I love to watch their excitement when they see their animation move for the first time”

4th / 5th grade Teacher
Normandy Park School

Visit our Show & Tell page to see more examples!

We can’t wait to bring our program to your school!

For more information or to schedule our workshops in your school.  

We look forward to collaborating!