Bede’s Summer School | Academy Prospectus 2026
Creative Academies
FILM & ANIMATION Bede’s Film & Animation Academy is a fun and interesting way to help young students reach their creative potential by creating a short film using Stop Motion animation techniques. OBJECTIVES • To learn some of the principles of Stop Motion animation with clay (‘Claymation’) • To use aluminium wire and animation clay to produce a clay model with armature for animating • To learn what features make a clay model good for animating • To produce an animation stage set using an animation theatre, props and backdrops • To learn the fundamentals of how to operate animation software so this can be built on after the academy • To learn how to photograph a stop motion animation so it is smooth and realistic • To learn how sounds enhance animations and how to add sound using a sound library and animation software • To improve understanding of the many uses technology can have today • To produce a short animated sequence with sounds and music • To develop skills in film and animation as well as story-telling and problem-solving FURTHER INFORMATION Stop Motion animation involves photographing and then physically manipulating objects within the frame to tell a story. Each frame is played in sequence which has the effect of the objects moving. Every student will produce their own short film to show the class.
SUMMARY CENTRES
Eastbourne and Windlesham (6–13 years)
VENUE HOURS
Classrooms on-site
4½ hours per week (3x 1½ hour sessions)
DATES
Eastbourne – Week 3: 12/07/2026 Week 5: 26/07/2026
Windlesham – Week 2: 05/07/2026 Week 4: 19/07/2026
DAYS
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
LEVELS
Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced
INSTRUCTION
Students receive instruction in small groups
FEE
£325 per week
Minimum number of students is required for the Academy to run. If an Academy is cancelled, a refund will be given.
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