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Lights, Camera, Stop Motion! In this exciting class, we will be directing and producing our very own clay stop motion animation as a team! This is your chance to showcase your character sculpting, set designing, and original storytelling skills while we discover the roles behind the scenes of a production team. PLUS! Our final project will be screened in a special viewing for your family to enjoy!

This class will cover fundamentals of 2d clay animation and production techniques featuring original characters and storyline developed by the students. Our team will create backgrounds, original characters, props, lighting, fx, and captivating scenarios as we film our stop motion animation in class together. Everyone will have a vital part in the over all production and design of this project and will work as a team toward our screening event where we will present our animated film to family and friends. Every team member will also receive a copy of the production at the end. *This class is a part of our Certificate in Fine Arts Program and will give each student one point towards their CiFA certification.

claymation examples of a boy and girl waving and a caterpillar moving

Elaine Morales

About the Teaching Artist

Elaine Morales has been a part of the art community for as long as she can remember. She has been teaching youth art classes for over ten years at various art centers. She has been a part of art committees, and participated in, as well as curated art shows and fundraisers throughout her career. Elaine is a Graphic Designer/ UX Designer by trade and has a degree in Computer Sciences in Multimedia Graphics & 2D Animation. 

Elaine enjoys going to the beach with her two kids, and teaching a variety of fun art classes. Currently she teaches Stop Motion animation classes at West Windsor Arts Center. To view her portfolio visit her website at Elainemorales2d.weebly.com