Film and Animation in schools
We have been running film and animation workshops in schools and at our media centres in Islington for 15 years and in that time have helped over 10,000 young people realise their dreams and creative potential, and to produce animation and film of a high standard. To many children animation is a magical artform and until the process is explained to them they feel it is beyond their grasp. Our workshops are unique as they de-mystify the animation process and we offer a supportive environment where the children can explore their ideas and be inspired to learn from others. The children are led through every step of the filmmaking process from original conception to finished product.
The workshops are a very hands-on and rewarding experience for the children and their teachers who get to learn new filmmaking, computer and storytelling skills.
The lucky children who get to make their films learn many new skills which enrich their lives and enable them to express themselves through a new form of communication, combining a variety of techniques - through storytelling, using computers and technology, and puppets/objects etc. In many British schools the children come from many different cultures, and filmmaking is the perfect tool for allowing these children to express themselves through the diversity of their cultures in an accessible, entertaining and visual way by telling their own stories.
We run after school clubs, half-term and holiday clubs and workshops in school curriculum time and workshops can be tailor-made to suit your needs. All of our tutors are CRB checked and have extensive experience of working with children of all ages and abilities.
For more information email: nag@filmworkshop.com