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Animation is the art of creating the illusion of motion through frame-by-frame manipulation. Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring different techniques of stop motion animation including mixed media, hand drawn, and cut paper. Participants will work in groups and on individual projects inspired by theme. No previous art or computer training is required, just a good imagination and some patience.

Open to all young people ages 11 to 19. Although projects are not required, we do encourage young people who have ideas for a short video projects to use the workshops as a way of making their movies. We also offer a limited amount of scholarship support, based on need. Please call us at 215 222 4201 for more information.

Shooting on a “green screen” is the technique of shooting your subject against a green background that is later “keyed” out to replace the background with different footage. This workshop introduces you to the basics of setting up a green screen, lighting, shooting and the post-production process of working with green screen footage. You will shoot original footage and learn how to key the green screen in Final Cut Pro

Shooting on a “green screen” is the technique of shooting your subject against a green background that is later “keyed” out to replace the background with different footage. This workshop introduces you to the basics of setting up a green screen, lighting, shooting and the post-production process of working with green screen footage. You will shoot original footage and learn how to key the green screen in Final Cut Pro.

A Workshop by Professor Renee Hobbs, Founder of the Media Education Lab, Temple University

Many middle-school and high-school students are visual learners and video content can be engaging and motivating. Non-fiction video genres (including news, documentary, user-generated content and even reality TV) can help students deepen their understanding of their communities and the world. Digital media tools make it easier than ever for teachers to incorporate documentaries and non-fiction video into the curriculum.

In this lively, hands-on workshop, you'll learn the latest instructional practices on using all types of non-fiction video in the classroom--- both as "texts" to analyze and as tools for students' creative composition. Learn practical strategies to incorporate simple but powerful video production activities with only one computer and just one classroom period. Promote critical thinking and communication skills and use media in ways that address PA and district standards in English language arts, history and social studies, and the fine and performing arts. Lesson plans and assessment rubrics help you use what you learn immediately to create a vibrant learning environment in your classroom for your students.

Animation is the art of creating the illusion of motion through frame-by-frame manipulation. Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring different techniques of stop motion animation including mixed media, hand drawn, and cut paper. Participants will work in groups and on individual projects inspired by theme. No previous art or computer training is required, just a good imagination and some patience.

Open to all young people ages 11 to 19. We also offer partial scholarship support, based on need. Please call us at 215 222 4201 for more information.