Task 2b - Planning a short animation using Alice

Objectives

Starter

Key Words: Animation, Key Frames, Storyboard, Cell, Images, Expression

Presentation


Activity 1 - Learning how to use Alice
1. Load Alice from >Start > Programs > Curriculum Software > ICT > Alice
2. Work your way through the tuturials on Alice. (This will give you a better idea of what you can acheive in Alice)


Activity 2 - Plot and characters / objects
Briefly describe:
1. The purpose of your animation. (To entertain, inform, educate...)
2. The intended audience for your animation.
3. The plot. (what is going to happen)
4. Each character and important object.
5. Draw out a simple storyboard that shows the main scenes / action.


Plenary
Pupils compare their storyboards in small groups and discuss good points and possible improvements.

Homework