Learn to Tell Great Stories!
In this course, you will explore the history of scriptwriting and how it helps drive storytelling on television and in movies. You will also learn that a good production hinges on good planning and professionals use storyboarding to plan things out before creating their work. Throughout the course, you will learn to use the web-based tool StoryboardThat to create a simple storyboard, which will then be used as a basis for a story. You will then learn to use a computer program called Plotagon Story, which uses a script to generate a 3D animation.
Learning Outcomes
Method of Instruction
This course is intended for instructor delivery, either in-person or remotely. All instructional resources (lesson slide, handouts, quizzes, assessments, etc) can be downloaded for individual teacher customization and use. Should you have any questions regarding the curriculum, please do not hesitate to contact Digital Media Academy Support through the LMS.
Teacher Guide
The Teacher Guide contains all information required to deliver this Digital Media Academy Foundations course.
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Curricular Connections Guide
Science, Language Arts, and Math curriculum integrations build student competency in core academic subjects while addressing essential, 21st-century technology skills. This Curricular Connections Guide is designed to spark your imagination of how to bring this course to life in your own classroom.
Standards Alignment
This course is aligned to national and international standards for technology education. Standards include: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), International Baccalaureate , UK National Curriculum, New Zealand Curriculum, and more!
Required Materials & Equipment
- A digital or paper notebook or sketchbook
- A Computer with an Internet connection
- A mobile device with Plotagon Story installed
Career Pathways
Animator, 3D Modeler, Art Director, Film and Video Editor, Graphic Designer, Video Game Designer, Animation Director, Cartoonist, Concept Artist, Director, Effects Animator, Forensic Animator, Filmmaker, Storyboard Artist, Software Publisher, Computer Systems Designer, Advertising Services, Public Relation Services, Specialized Design Services
Here is the course outline:
Getting StartedRead me first. 1 section
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Teacher ResourceCovering course description, learning outcomes, teacher guide, requirement materials and equipment, career pathways, and standards alignment 17 sections
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Module 1: Do You Have a Story?4 sections
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Module 2: Introduction to Script Writing5 sections
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Module 3: Let's Create a Storyboard!7 sections
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Module 4: Creating an Animation on Plotagon Story3 sections
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Student ShowcaseNow it's time to show off your projects! 2 sections
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Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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LSSW Course Completion Certificate |