How do we discover new techniques in creative arts if we don’t try new things? Are you ready to enter the “experimental room”? This is where you are encouraged to experiment, to try, to attempt, to take risks, to be different, to learn or to have fun in the process. These are open-ended, creative projects for you to create and produce. The goal would be that you stretch yourself and acquire skills in new area of media production. Have a look at the projects that are listed below and see if there is one that intrigues you. Maybe you wish to create something that is not on this page. The good news is that you can! Go ahead, dream up something and let your creativity run wild!*
*Just be sure to run that idea by your teacher before starting.
Light Painting
Create cool looking photos using flashlights, sparklers or even your phone's screen.
Stopmotion
Become the next Tim Burton by creating a stopmotion film... one frame at a time.
Foley Project
Create sounds and perform them for a video clip of your choice. Become a Foley Artist
Video Game Re-score
Are you a gamer? You don't need to be to do this project. Re-imagine the sounds of a video game in this project.
Photo Editing Battle
Take a photo, imagine the subject in another situation. The results can be hilarious and fun.
Photo Story
Learn to tell a story...visually.
Make Your Own Zoetrope.
Animation in its simplest form.
Playing with perspective
Create unique perspectives in your photography.
Transition masters
Learn about transitioning between shots.
Makey Makey Project (ONly available if at school because of equipment required)
Use your imagination and some 'tinkering'