This week, Class 2’s computing class took place with Mr Harrison from Junior Jam. The class began to learn a new skill: stop motion animation.
Stop motion animation is animation that is captured one frame at time. The physical objects used in the animation are moved between the frames, meaning that, when the sequence of images is played back at speed, the illusion of movement is created.
Not only was this an exciting and enjoyable task for the children, it also taught them about the perception of movement and how this can be achieved. Further, it allowed them the opportunity to use their creativity and develop new methods of visualisation: abilities which are applicable across the spectrum of their learning.
The children began learning stop motion animation using iPads, which allowed them to further develop their use of the portable tablets. These computing operational skills are transferable across a broad range of subject areas to support, develop, and enhance the children’s learning.
