Curricular Links
- Art & Design: character & background design, visual storytelling, composition, craft skills
- Digital Media / ICT: image capture, stop motion animation, editing, file management
- English: narrative structure, scripting, collaboration, critical thinking
- Wellbeing: teamwork, creative confidence, problem-solving
Practical Info
- Numbers: 24–30 students, groups of 2–3.
- Space requirements: room with tables & chairs.
- Devices: One phone/tablet per group for filming.
- Apps: Pre-download Stop Motion Studio (free app).
Half-Day Workshop
A fast-paced, engaging introduction to cut-out animation. Ideal as a taster session or arts module.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the basics of stop-motion (frame-by-frame movement, timing, continuity)
- Plan a simple narrative (beginning–middle–end)
- Design and construct simple paper characters and props
- Capture and edit a short animation sequence
- Work effectively in small teams
Outputs
- 10–30 second animated clip per group
- Basic understanding of workflow from idea to screen
Full-Day Workshop
A deeper, more structured experience allowing for refined storytelling and higher-quality animation.
Learning Outcomes:
- Apply core animation principles (timing, spacing, movement arcs)
- Develop stronger narratives and visual planning
- Build more detailed characters and layered sets
- Use lighting, camera stability, and continuity techniques
- Edit with titles, sound, and simple effects
- Reflect critically on process and outcomes
Outputs:
- 30–90 second animated short per group
- Improved technical control and storytelling skills
I am constantly amazed at the engagement and quality that emerges, often from the most unlikely sources. I would heartily recommend it to any school.
John O’Regan, English Teacher,
Bandon Grammar, Co Cork
Our students are LOVING your courses. They don’t want to do anything else.
Sinead Fraser, English Teacher,
Mungret Community College, Limerick
He crafts workshops like a wizard, magnetises us with meaningful graphics and makes even the most disengaged students get active, excited and involved.
Pamela O’Leary, Assistant Principal,
Cork Educate Together
We all had a great day, I learnt a lot about written expression and a bit about myself too. Thank you so much for coming to our school.
TY Student, St. Mary’s, Arklow, Co. Wicklow
This workshop was actually unreal. Best thing ever, thought it was going to be shite. Hope the legend comes again. Really funny and actually got loads from the class.
TY Student, Coláiste Pobail Osrai, Kilkenny
It helped open us up and I have to say that it might have been one of the highlights of the year.
TY Student – St Benildus, Co Dublin