Subject: Animation

Year level: 3

In Term 2 Animation, students will continue to create short animations. They will utilise the 12 principles of animation when considering how their characters will move and interact with their environment. Students will digitally create pieces through FlipaClip and Flip Studio which will allow them to manipulate the speed of their work. They will also explore animation through photography and real-life objects by using Stop Motion to make fixed objects used. We will also explore the important art of storytelling in animation and creating environments for their characters to interact.

Year level: 4

In Term 2 Animation, Students will continue to evolve their understanding and implementation of the 12 Principles of Animation. They will continue to create short animations as they learn each of these principles and why they are used. For example, the squash and stretch technique is applied to give a sense of weight or flexibility to objects such as a bouncing ball. They will apply these skills in three ways. They will apply free-hand drawing to create flipbooks. They will digitally create pieces through FlipaClip and Flip Studio which will allow them to manipulate the speed of their work. They will also explore animation through photography and real life objects by using Stop Motion to make fixed objects used. We will also explore the important art of story telling in animation.

Subject: Podcasting

Year level: 3

This term in Podcasting Innovation students in year 3 will be learning the understanding on what a podcast is and how it differs from other forms of media. Students will be focusing on how to plan and create their own podcast episodes by exploring different elements of a podcast, focusing on proficiency in recognising effective audio practice. Podcast innovators will have opportunity to develop their skills in scripting, speaking and teamwork as well as allowing students to understand the technical aspects of recording and editing audio, effectively use audio recording/editing software. Students will have opportunities to create individual as well as group podcasts, sharing educational and entertaining content for the GWPS community.

Subject: Gaming

Year level: 6

In Term 2 Gaming, students will expand on their knowledge of gaming, including game mechanics. They will create games and audience. They will explore and unpack video games to understand how they entertain and educate us. They will create both tabletop and video games for an audience based on a careful consideration of purpose, story and what makes a game fun. They will learn important programming principles and vocabulary that is critical for creating quality online games using Code Studio and Tynker. They will explore the entire process from game design, development to completion. This innovation incorporates computer science through creating computer programs, developing problem-solving skills, and investigations through fun challenges.

Subject: Radio

Year level: 6

In term 2 Radio Committee students will be working on paired radio shows, where they collaborate with peers to create an educational and engaging radio broadcast for the GWPS school community. Students will be encouraged to explore different types of radio programming, and the purpose of radio programs. Students will develop skills in scriptwriting, speaking, teamwork and understanding the technical aspects of recording and editing audio. Continuing to develop understanding in the history and significance of radio as a form of communication, actively identify key components and purposes of a radio broadcast.

Subject: Film and Drama

Year level: 5

In Term 2, Film and Drama students will continue to learn all the different elements to film production. They will further develop their skills in performing in front of a camera through a range of drama games and acting techniques. For example; how my character’s personality influences the way they talk, move and interact. They will explore script writing and how it differs from other forms of writing and will learn about how location scouts find the best settings to perform their scenes. Students will also explore camera techniques, sound production and prop/costume design and how all of these choices contribute to the quality of the overall production. Students will get the opportunity to use the green screen and the editing suites as they create work.

Subject: Film and Drama

Year level: 4

In Term 2, Year 4 Film and Drama students will continue to learn all the different elements to film production. They will further develop their skills by creating a film ‘The House on Chicken Legs.’ This process will involve adapting the original story for film, screen writing and storyboarding, filming, acting, directing and editing. In support of this major project students will engage in activities such as performing in front of a camera through a range of drama games and acting techniques. They will explore script writing and how it differs from other forms of writing and will learn about how location scouts find the best settings to perform their scenes. Students will also explore camera techniques, sound production and prop/costume design and how all of these choices contribute to the quality of the overall production. Students will get the opportunity to use the green screen and the editing suites as they create work.

Glen Waverley Primary School Innovation Newsletter

Dream. Believe. Achieve. Succeed.

Issue 2 · 07 May 2025

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