Prince Kano

Exploring the Poem through Animation

Objectives for the 2 days....

•To interpret character and imagery from the poem into a visual form

•To develop skills in stop frame animation

•To create tension through image and sound

To interpret character and imagery from the poem into a visual formTask:

In pairs, look at a section of the poem.

Pick out words and phrases that help to create character – underline in blue

Pick out words and phrases that help to create imagery and set the scene – underline in green

SHARE WITH CLASS

To interpret character and imagery from the poem into a visual form

Task:

In pairs, work on the large sheets.

Break one verse into 4 ‘scenes’

Sketch what you imagine each scene to look like.(Think about scenery, characters, camera angles)

To interpret character and imagery from the poem into a visual form

Task:

In pairs make the characters you are going to need for your verse.

Verse 1: Prince Kano & The Charcoal Burner

Verse 2: Prince Kano & The Monk

To develop skills in stop frame animation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0KMSfiizdY

Play Danse Macabre animation