COURSE TITLE:
NO. OF CREDITS:
6 QUARTER CREDITS
[semester equivalent = 4.00 credits]
| WA CLOCK HRS: OREGON PDUs: PENNSYLVANIA ACT 48: |
60 60 60 |
INSTRUCTOR:
Debora Supplitt
supplitt@comcast.net
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course meets OSPI’s STEM requirements
Art, history, science, math, and literature can come alive through digital storytelling, a skill that is now simple and entertaining to learn thanks to the partnership with Pixar Studios and Khan Academy. Short video modules covering the craft of storytelling will take you through the steps for creating animated stories and presentations. A large variety of lessons that incorporate art, science, technology, math, and design are available for different grade levels (5/6, 7/8, 9-12).
Participants will go through two volumes of Pixar short films videos and will develop their own storytelling activity sheets using handouts from Teachers Pay Teachers and hands-on activities provided by Khan Academy. This course is geared to teachers and their students, grades 4-12 and to home school educators. It’s an excellent way to fulfill STEM/STEAM requirements as well as to provide students with skills for the 21st century.
Test and other materials: Pixar Short Films Volume 1 and Volume 2 can be purchased new for $12.99 each from: https://www.amazon.com/Pixar-Short-Films-Collection-1/dp/B000V1Y44G
LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, participants will have:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion of all specified assignments is required for issuance of hours or credit. The Heritage Institute does not award partial credit.
HOURS EARNED:
Completing the basic assignments (Section A. Information Acquisition) for this course automatically earns participant’s their choice of CEUs (Continuing Education Units), or Washington State Clock Hours, Oregon PDUs, or Pennsylvania ACT 48 Hours. The Heritage Institute offers CEUs and is an approved provider of Washington State Clock Hours, Oregon PDUs, and Pennsylvania ACT 48 Hours.
UNIVERSITY QUARTER CREDIT INFORMATION
REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIVERSITY QUARTER CREDIT
Continuing Education Quarter credits are awarded by Antioch University Seattle (AUS). AUS requires 75% or better for credit at the 400 level and 85% or better to issue credit at the 500 level. These criteria refer both to the amount and quality of work submitted.
CREDIT/NO CREDIT (No Letter Grades or Numeric Equivalents on Transcripts)
Antioch University Seattle (AUS) Continuing Education Quarter credit is offered on a Credit/No Credit basis; neither letter grades nor numeric equivalents are on a transcript. 400 level credit is equal to a "C" or better, 500 level credit is equal to a "B" or better. This information is on the back of the transcript.
AUS Continuing Education quarter credits may or may not be accepted into degree programs. Prior to registering determine with your district personnel, department head, or state education office the acceptability of these credits for your purpose.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
REQUIRED TEXT
Pixar Short Films Volume 1 and Volume 2 will showcase the development of the fist Computer Generated (CGI) Short Film,"The Adventures of Andre and Wally B" 1984. This short film, developed in collaboration with Lucas films and Pixar animation, was groundbreaking and helped spark the film industry's interest in computer animation. View the shorts that take you through the storytelling journey. These short films changed the animation and entertainment world. Pixar Short Films Volume 1 and Volume 2 can be purchased new for $12.99 each from: https://www.amazon.com/Pixar-Short-Films-Collection-1/dp/B000V1Y44G
PLUS
Plot Chart Diagram Arc - Pixar Short Films Study (w/ Answer Keys) Free download from Teachers Pay Teacher: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Plot-Chart-Diagram-Arc-Pixar-Short-Films-Study-w-Answer-Keys-912822
ISBN# ASIN: B000V1Y44G and ASIN: B0091NWBK4
by Pixar and Disney Studios
Discover these short films and witness the magic of the visual masters of storytelling.
These dazzling short films have changed the face of CGI animation and entertainment.
Witness the development of the first CGI shot to the amazing animated shorts of today.
Dual discs in DVD and Blu-ray will provide access for any classroom presentation.
MATERIALS FEE
Pixar Short Films Volume 1 and Volume 2 can be purchased new for $12.99 each at Amazon.com.
ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRED FOR HOURS OR UNIVERSITY QUARTER CREDIT
A. INFORMATION ACQUISITION
Assignments done in a course forum will show responses from all educators active in the course. Feel free to read and respond to others comments.
Assignment #1: Getting To Know You; Introduction
Getting To Know You:
Write a 250-500 word response to the following questions and post your answers in the online response box.
Post your response to the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Assignment #2: John Lasseter and Pixar Short Films
View the following video:
Plus
Assignment #3: The Kahn Academy: Pixar In A Box Modules
Create a Resource file on your desktop and or keep an physical binder to keep your findings and resources within easy access.
Sign into Kahn Academy account at: https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar.
In the Search bar, enter Pixar in A Box.
How the "Educators and Learners Guide" could help to support a S.T.E.A.M.(Science, Technology, Engineering/Design, Art and Math) curriculum.
PLUS
Given a STEM to STEAM core model (Science, Technology, Engineering/Design, Art and Math choose two core areas and include in your discussion paper, the careers highlighted in the Kahn Academy's Pixar Studio that align with STEM design and how they align with S.T.E.M. to S.T.E.A.M model.
Assignment #4: The Art of Storytelling
View the six (6) videos in “The Art of Storytelling” and complete the four (4) activities that correspond to the videos. Not all videos have activities to post.
Video 1: Introduction to storytelling:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partnercontent/pixar/storytelling/we-are-allstorytellers/v/storytelling-introb
Video 2: Your Unique Perspective:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/we-are-all-storytellers/v/video1-final
Activity 1: Expressing memories
A: Think of a memory that you remember vividly. It should be a memory that
comes easily to you.
B: Why do you think you remember this so well? Try connecting one or more
emotions to his emotions to his memory.
C: Now try and express your memory and emotion in some way. The goal is
to get it out of your head. Here are some ideas for what you could do.
Video 3: Your Favorite Stories:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/we-are-all-storytellers/v/video2-stories
Activity 2: Your three favorite films
A: Identify the three films that you would take to a deserted island....
B: Why do you think you connected with these stories?
Come up with at least one reason or each.
C: What, if anything, do these three films have in common?
How are they different?
Video 4: What if….:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/we-are-all-storytellers/v/video3-final
Activity 3: What if...
A: Return to your 3 favorite films and try reframing each of them in terms of a "what if"
statement. Share these with someone (written or verbally) and see if they can guess
what movie it is from!
B: Now it's your turn. Come up with 3-5 of your own “what if” ideas.
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Vidoe 5: World and Characters:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/we-are-all-storytellers/v/video-4-world-character
Activity 4: Characters & Worlds
A: Return to your 3 films. Identify the worlds and characters in each.
B: Try mixing a character and world from different movies.
Try this a few times and see what happens.
C: Return to your three "what if" statements from the previous exercises.
Pick your favorite one.
Can you imagine a possible character and world?
D: Optional: Draw or write about what life would be like in this “what if” world.
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 6: Advice:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/we-are-allstorytellers/v/video-5-launch
Review the Glossary and maintain a journal of glossary terms.
Glossary of terms can be found at the end of the these sections:
1. We are all storytellers
2. Character
3. Story Structure.
Your written response will be the four (4) activities that correspond to the six (6) videos.
All the written responses to the videos should be posted in the assignment #4 response prompt box.
Assignment #5: Characters
View the seven (7) videos in “Character” and complete the five (5) activities that correspond to some of the videos.
Video 1: Introduction to Character:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/character/v/piab-characters
Warm Up: Activity
Warm Up – Elevator test:
Video 2: Internal vs. External Features:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/character/v/character-
Activity 1: Internal & External Features
Video 3: Wants and Needs:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/character/v/2-character
Activity 2: Wants vs. Needs
A: Return to the main characters from your three favorite films. Identify a want
and a need for each character.
For example: In Monsters Inc. Sulley wants to be the best scarer but he
needs to be a father figure.
B: Try to identify one of your own wants and needs.
C: Return to your character idea from the previous exercise. Brainstorm
answers to the following questions:
Video 4: Obstacles:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/character/v/character-3
Activity 3: Obstacles
A: Return to your three favorite films. Identify one obstacle the
main character you selected faces in each.
B: Identify an obstacle that you've faced in your life. What was
it preventing you from getting?
C: Return to the character that you are developing. Brainstorm
a few possible obstacles
they might face.
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 5: Character Arc:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partnercontent/pixar/storytelling/character/v/character-4
Activity 4: Character Arc
A: Identify the arc of the main character in your 3 favorite films.
B: How have you changed as a result of overcoming an obstacle?
C: Brainstorm ideas for how your character might change as a result
of the obstacles you’ve identified in the previous exercise?
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 6: Stakes:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/character/v/stakes
Activity 5: Stakes
A: Return to the main characters from your three favorite films.
B: Think about a difficult choice you had to make in your own life.
What was at stake?
C: Return to one of the obstacles your character might face from
the previous exercise.
Now think of the choice this obstacle forces them to make.
Answer the following:
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 7: Advice:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/character/v/character-6
Your written response will be the five (5) activities that correspond to the seven (7) videos. All the written
responses to the videos should be posted in the assignment response prompt box.
Post to the online Assignment Prompt Box
Assignment #6: Story Structure
View the seven (7) video clips in “Story Structure” and complete the five (5) activities.
Video 1: Introduction to Story Structure:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/story-structure/v/piab-storystructure
Video 2: Story Spine:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/story-structure/v/video1afine
Activity 1: Beats
A: Beats can show the most important moments in your story. They show WHAT is
happening, not HOW. Choose a format (outline form, using index cards,
sketchbook, etc.) to identify and describe the beats that are part of the structure
in each of your three favorite films.
B: Play the “Story Spine game” with a group of people. Go around in a circle and
improv the development of a story. Start with “once upon a time” and have one
person at a time spontaneously fill in the blank for each line.
C: Develop a story spine for your own film idea. Try sharing your spine with
someone and iterating a few times…
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 3: Theme:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/story-structure/v/video2b-fine
Activity 2: Theme
A: Describe the moral or theme of your three favorite films. Can you
identify the lesson that the main character(s) learns by the end of the film?
B: Think of a story from your own life. What was the moral of your story?
What did you learn and why?
C: Return to the story you are developing and try the following:
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 4: Act 1:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/story-structure/v/video2b-fine
Activity 3: Act 1
A: Identify the First Act in your three favorite films.
B: Now dream up what you want to present in the first act of your own film.
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 5: Act 2:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/story-structure/v/video-4-structure
Activity 4: Act 2
A: Identify the Act 2 in your three favorite films.
B: Now develop the information you want to present in Act 2 of your own film
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 6: Act 3:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/story-structure/v/video5a-fine
Activity 5
A: Identify Act 3 in each of your three favorite films.
B: Now develop the information you want to present in Act 3 of your own film.
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 7: Advice:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/story-structure/v/advice-final
Your written response will be the five (5) activities that correspond to the seven (7) videos.
All the written responses to the videos should be posted in assignment #6 response prompt box.
Post to the online Assignment Prompt Box.
Assignment #7: Visual Language
View the eight (8) video clips in Story Structure and complete the five (5) activities.
Video 1: Visual Language:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/visual-language/v/visual-language
B: On a blank sheet of paper write down two different feelings that you’ve had
recently (one at the bottom left, and the other at the bottom right). Visually
represent the feeling on the left as a line traveling across the paper to the right.
Then transform the line as it starts to take on characteristics of the feeling on
the right. For example:
C: Create a character with just one line and give it a name and short description.
Try creating additional characters using multiple lines.
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 3: Shape
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/visual-language/v/video2
Activity 2: Shape
A: Study the above image for a few minutes.
B: Find a frame from one of your three favorite films. Notice how shapes are used.
C: For your own story, identify the main shape for your main character(s).
Video 4: Space
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/visual-language/v/video-3-testfinal
Activity 3: Space
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/visual-language/a/visual-activity-3
A: Study the above image for a few moments and then answer the following
questions:
B: Try the following:
C: Try creating an image from your original story that displays the illusion of depth using
positioning, weight, location, and size of lines or objects.
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 5: Motion
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/visual-language/v/video-3-testfinal
Activity 4: Movement
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/visual-language/a/visual-activity-4
A: What kind of movement (motion lines or line of action) is implied in the
above images?
Compare the role lines play in achieving a sense of movement in both.
B: On a piece of paper, try drawing motion lines that indicate the speed or
direction of a simple shape (for example, a bouncing ball).
C: Draw a character from your story performing different movements.
Use line of action to guide each pose.
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 6: Tone
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/visual-language/v/video5-testzz
Activity 5 Tone:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/visual-language/a/visual-activity-5
A: In the above image, how is tone used to help create emphasis and direct the
viewer’s eye?
B: Draw a row of 7 boxes. At one end, make the box as dark as possible.
At the other end, leave the box empty. Fill in the rest of the boxes so that they
gradually go from dark to light. You can do this with a pencil, pen, marker,
paintbrush or anything else!
C: On the sheet of paper you drew your movement lines, try adding shading to
show different values of light and dark. Try to create emphasis and help direct
your viewer’s eye to the most important element of your scene.
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
B: Looking at the frame from one of your favorite films, notice how color influences
the emotional impact of the scene.
C: Return to your story spine from the previous lesson. For each beat, compose
an image that directs the viewer’s eye, conveys meaning, expresses emotion,
and supports your story point. This is where your understanding of visual language
can start to shine through!
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 8: Advice:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/visual-language/v/visual-advice
Your written response will be the six (6) activities that correspond to the seven (8) videos. All the written responses to the videos should be posted in the assignment #7 response prompt box.
Post to the online Assignment Prompt Box.
Assignment #8: Film Grammar
Review the seven (7) videos on “Film Grammar” and complete the five (5) activities:
Video 1: Introduction to Film Grammar:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/film-grammar/v/film-grammar-overview
Video 2: Major vs. Minor Beats:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/film-grammar/v/major-minor-beat
Activity 1: Major and minor beats
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/film-grammar/a/exercise-1-film
A: Pick a scene or sequence from one of your three favorite movies
and do the following:
B: Pick two major beats from your own story spine and break them
down into a bullet point list of minor beats.
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 3: Basic Shot Types:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/film-grammar/v/basic-shot-type
Activity 2: Basic shot types
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/film-grammar/a/exercise-2-film
A: Pick a scene or sequence from one of your favorite movies, review it,
and answer the following questions:
B: Return to the minor beats you identified in your story from the previous
exercise. For each beat choose a shot type which would work well (wide,
medium, close) and then do the following:
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 4: Extreme Shots:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/film-grammar/v/filmgrammar-3
Activity 3: Extreme & Angles
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/film-grammar/a/exercise-3-film
A: Choose a scene from one of your favorite films which contains an
extreme shot or angle.
B: Return to the minor beats from your own story you identified in the
previous exercises.
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 5: Dynamic Shots:
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/film-grammar/v/dynamicshots
Activity 4: Dynamic shots
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/film-grammar/a/exercise-4-film
A: Find a scene from one of your 3 favorite movies that creates drama
by using dynamic shots.
B: Identify a moment in your own story where you might want to use
dynamic shots.
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 6: Storyboarding
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/film-grammar/v/storyboarding-scene
Activity 5: Storyboarding
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/film-grammar/a/exercise-5-film
A: Finally, it’s time to apply what you’ve learned and practiced to the
story idea you’re developing. For this exercise you should set aside
at least an hour where you can really focus on your storyboarding.
B: As seen in the previous video work through visualizing the staging,
framing, and motion used to communicate each idea in the scene
using simplified drawings.
Post your activities in the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
Video 7: Advice
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling/film-grammar/v/filmgrammar-advice
Your written response will be the five (5) activities that correspond to the seven (7) videos. All the written responses
to the videos should be posted in the assignment #8 response prompt box. Post in the online Assignment Response Box.
Assignment #9: Review and Discussion
This is the last assignment for Clock Hour Participants. Make sure you contact the instructor stating that you are now completed the assignments required for this course.
Post to the Assignment Response Prompt Box.
ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS REQUIRED FOR UNIVERSITY QUARTER CREDIT
B. LEARNING APPLICATION
In this section you will apply your learning to your professional situation. This course assumes that most participants are classroom teachers who have access to students. If you do not have a classroom available to you, please contact the instructor for course modifications. Assignments done in a course forum will show responses from all educators active in the course. Feel free to read and respond to others comments.
Assignment #10: 400 and 500 Level
Pixar Lesson Plans
Select a Lesson Plan template or Google STEAM Lesson Plan Template. Here are two examples:
Choose one of the three hands-on activities outlined in the Pixar In A Box Educators guide.
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/start
Using your chosen lesson plan template develop three lesson based on the Pixar hands on
activities that best fits the needs of your setting.
PLUS
From the area selected create 10-25 multiple-choice questions that can serve as a formative
(pre-test) and summative (post test) assessment to administer to a future class.
OR
Choose one of the five Pixar sections The Art of Storytelling, Characters, Story Structure,
Visual Language or Film Grammar. Using your chosen lesson plan template develop three
lessons based on the selected sections.
PLUS
From the area selected create 10-25 multiple-choice questions that can serve as a formative
(pre-test) and summative (post) assessment to administer to a future class.
Copy, paste and print this assessment for your resource folder or binder.
Post to the online Assignment Prompt Box.
Assignment #11: Pixar STEAM Unit Plan
Post to the online Assignment Response Box.
Assignment #12: (500 Level ONLY)
Option A)
OR
Option B)
Option C)
Post to your Assignment Response.
C. INTEGRATION PAPER
Assignment #13: (Required for Clock Hrs, PDUs, CEUs, Act 48, 400 and 500 level)
SELF REFLECTION & INTEGRATION PAPER
(Please do not write this paper until you've completed all of your other assignments)
Write a 400-500 word Integration Paper answering these 5 questions:
INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS ON YOUR WORK:
Please indicate by email to the instructor if you would like to receive comments on your assignments.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHING THIS COURSE:
Debora Supplitt M.F.A-A.Ed./M.Ed. received her Masters (M.Ed.) and Bachelor of Art (B.A.) degree from San Francisco State University and Masters of Fine Arts in Art Education (M.F.A.-A.Ed,) from Boston University. She has worked with students of all levels, including preschool, elementary, middle school, high school and professional educators, since 1980. She is certified in Washington, Oregon and California in Pre/K-12-Adult Special and Elementary Education and is highly qualified in the core areas of Art, Music, Reading, and Special Education as well as being a trained Intervention Specialist. Debora knows the importance of providing a creative environment where all students and teachers can thrive. Presently she is working in her dream position as a full time middle school Art Teacher. Debora provides classroom teachers with the tools and resources needed to integrate art into the daily curriculum and is always busy developing new, creative and fun workshops for teachers. She is passionate about providing exciting, meaningful, useful and fun filled continuing education for all teachers.
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Introduction: Pixar Pipeline
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/start/introduction/v/pipeline-video
Introduction to Virtual Cameras
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/virtual-cameras/virtual-cameras-1/v/virtual-cameras?ref=Pixar_Recommended_video
Introduction to Combinatorics
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/crowds/crowds-1/v/introcrowds?ref=Pixar_Recommended_videos
Welcome to Rigging
https://www.khanacademy.org/puppies/piabsandbox/rigging/v/rigoverview?ref=Pixar_Recommended_videos
Introduction: Pixar Pipeline
https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/start/introduction/v/pipeline-video