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Welcome to our Kids Film School, a fun and interactive 4-day workshop where children create their own short animated film with industry experts and take it home!
Designed to be both educational and entertaining, this program guides young filmmakers through every stage of the filmmaking process in a professional setting.
At The Kurious in Sheffield city centre, kids use professional post-production suites to create music, record dialogue, and edit their films using industry equipment. They’ll learn how the film industry voices characters, creates soundscapes, and seamlessly pieces together animations.
The workshop culminates in a private cinema screening where children enjoy popcorn and proudly present their films alongside animated Hollywood classics, celebrating their creativity and hard work.
Starting every Monday – Limited spaces available!
When booking please specify which week you would like to book in the ‘additional comments’ box when you pay.
(Extended hours for drop-off or pick-up are available for an additional fee – please let us know if you require this.)
- Dates to be confirmed
Day 1: Stop Motion Magic
Morning: Intro to Stop Motion Animation
- Welcome & Stop Motion Show: Watch cool clips and learn the basics
- First Animation Challenge: Create a mini stop motion with everyday objects!
- Practical: Meet the tools and material needed (camera, tripod, software, clay, paper, etc)
Afternoon: Storyboarding and Planning
- Creating Stories: Brainstorm story ideas and come up with a simple story.
- Storyboard Sketching: Draw out the story’s main moments
Day 2: Characters & Worlds
Morning: Introduction to Technicals and Tools
- How Stop Motion Works: How to setup with camera, tripod and turn it into a film
- How to Take Shots: How to setup and make the shots for the film
Afternoon: Animation & Editing
- Animate, Animate, Animate!: Keep taking photos and experiment with movement.
- Playback & Feedback: Watch the animation so far and discuss what’s working well.
Day 3: Bringing it to Life!
Morning: Sound!
- Sound Effects: Record sound effects and voice.
Afternoon: Editing!
- SoundTrack: Combine the pictures and the sound.
- Editing: Edit the movie.
Day 4: Movie Time!
Morning: Final preparation
Afternoon: Film Viewing in Hollywood (S3)
What to bring:
- Packed lunch and drinks
- Labelled medication if required
Health:
- We strive to create an inclusive environment for all children. If there’s anything we should know about your child’s individual needs, please don’t hesitate to let us know.
- Please inform us of any medical conditions or medications relevant to your child
- All medication your child brings must be clearly labelled
- The Kurious Academy cannot provide or administer any medication
- Your child must be able to administer their medication themselves but if not please contact The Kurious Academy to discuss options for parents to attend to help with medication.
Course Features
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Length 4 days Monday to Thursday
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Times 10am - 4pm
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Multiple dates available TBC
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Address The Kurious, Level One, Castle House, Castle Street, Sheffield, S3 8LU
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Skill level Short Courses
- Language English
- Students 1
- Certificate No
- Assessments Self