Design Museum Academy Children's Workshop
Design Camp: Stop Motion Animation for 8 to 11 year olds
In this introductory workshop, children will explore Tim Burton's creative process and enchanting characters before creating their own, and a weird and wonderful world for them to live in.
What to expect
Using 2D techniques, participants will create backdrops for animation and learn how to use stop-motion to bring their characters to life, telling whimsical stories through movement and mark-making.
After an introduction to the project, participants will get inspired by our exhibition, The World of Tim Burton. During the visit, they will draw and take note of characters, stories, backdrops and props that inspire them before returning to the studio to delve deeper into why they were drawn to certain things. Using their findings as inspiration, they will begin to think about what their characters might be like: Who are they? And why have they appeared in our fantasy worlds?
Participants will come up with a short background story along with character turnarounds and storyboards before getting crafty and bringing their characters to life in 2D puppet form. They will also create scenes for the backdrops and any additional props needed to tell their short stories. Using Stop Motion Studio on iPads, participants will learn how to shoot their short films, adding their chosen soundtrack inspired by Tim Burton’s musical choices. Frame by frame, their characters will move through scenes, interacting with other participants' characters to tell the stories devised earlier in the session. The day will end with a screening and celebration of the day's work.
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Learning outcomes
• Learning about the world of Tim Burton
• Learning how to storyboard and build a character profile for animation
• Learning how to make 2D animation puppets
• Learning how to make dynamic backgrounds for storytelling
• Creating a stop-motion animations using an iPad
• Working as a team to produce a stop-motion project
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Please note:
• This workshop includes a short visit to our exhibition, The World of Tim Burton
• Capacity is limited, we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment
• All equipment, materials and light refreshments will be provided, but participants will need to bring a packed lunch
• This workshop is suitable for ages 8 – 11. All participants must be dropped off and picked up by an adult. Find out more information in the Booking section below
Photos by Matthew Kaltenborn
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Booking information
Child: £74
Child (Early bird): £67
Members*: £59
Early bird until 27 January 2025.
Check the Design Museum Academy refunds and cancellations policy.
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*Information on Design Camp tickets for Members:
• Membership Plus and Family members
The member’s discount applies to up to 3 Child or Young person’s tickets.
• Access, Student, Individual, and Members & Guest members
The member’s discount applies to 1 Child or Young person’s ticket only.
• Requests for Carer tickets for Design Camps: Please email DMAcademy@designmuseum.org in advance if your child needs additional support.
Additional information
– All participants must be dropped off and picked up by an adult. You will be greeted and signed in by a member of our team.
– If you would like to let us know about any access requirements, including neurodiversity, there is an option to notify us at the ticket checkout.
– If your child receives additional support in their formal education setting, you are welcome to bring a carer/additional adult at no cost, but we are unable to provide 1:1 support.
– Please note that the content has been tailored to a specific age group. Participants older or younger than the specified age range might struggle to engage with the group or follow the session.
– We ask all bookers to provide an emergency contact name and number. Please ensure that this person is available for the duration of the workshop.
– If you have any questions, please contact DMAcademy@designmuseum.org
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Background image: Matthew Kaltenborn.