Free 7th Grade Creating A Storyboard Lesson Plan (Art)

Topic:Creating a Storyboard

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to create a storyboard that illustrates key moments and sequences in a visual narrative.

Materials

• Drawing paper or canvas
• Pencils
• Eraser
• Construction paper or cardboard for mounting finished artwork
• Glue or tape for attaching the storyboard to the mounting material

Warm-up

• Ask students to think about a favorite movie or TV show.
• Ask them to describe the plot of the story in their own words, focusing on the key events that happen and the sequence in which they occur.
• As a class, discuss the importance of storytelling in film and animation and how a storyboard can help filmmakers and animators plan and organize a film or animation.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of a storyboard and explain its purpose: to help filmmakers and animators visualize and plan out the sequence of events in a film or animation.
• Show examples of different types of camera angles and explain how they can be used to convey different emotions and moods.
• Discuss how a storyboard can help filmmakers and animators plan out the best camera angles to use in a given scene.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in small groups to create a storyboard for a short film or animation.
• Provide guidance and assistance as needed.

independent practice

• Have students work on their storyboards independently or in small groups.
• Encourage students to use the planning process and think about the desired effect of each shot.

Closure

• Have students share their storyboards with the class.
• Discuss the planning process and the desired effects of each shot.

Assessment

• Observe students as they create their storyboards and provide feedback.
• Evaluate the storyboards based on completeness and adherence to the chosen camera angles and shot types.