• day 1: storyboarding/sketching
• day 2: drawing frames (average of 15)
• day 3: drawing frames (average of 15)
• day 4: drawing frames (average of 15)
• day 5: drawing frames (average of 15)
• day 6: capturing frames
• day 7: capturing frames
• day 8: finish and finalize

Conference
Be prepared to meet with the teacher and to clearly articulate what your project will be like, as well as how each group member will participate.

Storyboarding/Model Sheet Sketching
Each of you will turn in a number of character sketches and or storyboards that show the design of your character. A number of students may need to learn how to draw your character the same way –this is where it is determined how the character(s) will be drawn. you will also need to sketch key points or key poses of your animation. Go to www.animationmeat.com and click on the link "Model Sheets" and examine the various examples.

Timing
Once you've storyboarded your idea, use the online stopwatch found at www.stopmotionworks.com along with your imagination, to figure out the number of frames certain action require.

Option 1
Every group member works together to create one large project (60 frames per person), everyone helping to design the animation and capturing the animation. For example, if there are three members in the group, the animation must be at least 180 frames long (60 x 3 = 180). The animation must include a title card and end credits with every group member’s full name.

Option 2
Every group member makes their own 60 frame animation. The group works cooperatively to capture each animation, creating a full length “reel” of the group’s work. Each segment should include a title card and credit that is on-screen long enough to be read out loud.