Stage 2 Module 4
Video or Animation for a Purpose
Course Description
In this module, students are introduced to animation software. The aim is to demonstrate to students that animation can be produced, edited and applied with the aid of computer software and hardware. By the end of the module, students should have created a finished animation, with a specific audience in mind.
- Create a plan for animation Create source material for animation
- Produce animation with appropriate software
- Add soundtrack or narration to video or animation
- Demonstrate awareness of how the finished media text addresses a specific audience
Students must plan their video or animation on paper initially, and must limit their work to within the capability of the technology available to them.
In terms of video making, this module will involve filming, showing an awareness of the effect of focusing, zooming and the speed at which the camera is moved (to compensate for blurred images). Recorded footage should then be downloaded onto the computer. Also, students need to be able to make informed decisions to remove certain pieces of footage, and to order the clips according to their plan.
In terms of animation making, tudents can create or adapt an appropriate picture, considering size, shape and colour. The picture should be saved, either on a disk or the hard drive. Also, students should be able to use appropriate software to amend and alter the picture for different frames of the animation. The animation should include at least five frames. The software can be used to produce middle movements (e.g. tweening), but the students must have manually created at least three of the frames themselves by editing their original picture.
At the end of this course, student will take the ICT Starters Assessment of On Track Stage 2 Module 4 : Video or Animation for a Purpose.
Cambridge Certification is available at TWO stages.
- Students will be awarded the Cambridge Stage 1 Certificate upon successful completion of all stage 1 modules within three years.
- Those who can complete all stage 1 and stage 2 modules within the same period will be awarded a full certificate.
Weekly Regular Cambridge Preparatory Courses
- Regular courses are arranged every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, student takes 1 hour class per lesson.
- Course Duration per module is 12 hours, so 3 months is needed for completing a module.
- Fees are collected in monthly basis. Course fee per 4 lessons is HK$1,440
- Total Course fee per module is HK$4,320
- Assessment will be arranged after student completing the course, assessment fee per module is HK$500
- HK$180 Registration Fee is required for new student
- Please refer to Regular Cambridge Preparatory Courses for latest schedule
Course Enrolment
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Complete Application Form:
- "Application Form" is available at our school, or you may download it from HERE (PDF format)
- Please complete the Application Form in ENGLISH using BLOCK LETTERS.
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Settle payment by:
- Crossed cheque and is made payable to "FUTUREKIDS".
- Transfer to our Heng Sang Bank account with a proof of transfer
- Cash (Please come to our center in-person)
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Send us the completed application form with the proof of payment through:
- mail to Flat A, 7 Floor, China Harbour Building, 370 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong
- email to fkcorp@futurekids.com.hk
- WhatsApp to 54225884
- HK$180 Registration Fee is required for new student, which covers FUTUREKIDS passport and school folder.
Course Reservation
- Reservations can be done by contact us through phone, email or WhatsApp during the office hours.
- Confirmation by payment in full should be made within 7 days of the date the reservation.
School Fee Collection Policy
- All School fee shall be settled before the start of class.
- Upon payment of school fee, PAID Stamps with receipt number will be endorsed in the Student Passport as proof of payment.
- Upon entry of classroom, student should produce the Passport to Teacher showing the class student is going to attend was pre-paid. Student may not be allowed to enter classroom should the school fee is not paid more than two classes. Teacher will check and advise students to pay the school fee before entering the classroom.
- Student should buy the Student Passport in case of the passport is lost or it is fully stamped.
Class Arrangement for Typhoon and Rainstorm
| When signal(s)* is/are removed | Arrangement of Classes |
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| Before 6:30 am | All classes will be held as scheduled |
| Before 8:30 am | Classes starting from 10:30am will be held as scheduled |
| Before 10:30 am | Classes starting from 12:30pm will be held as scheduled |
| Before 12:30 pm | Classes starting from 2:30pm will be held as scheduled |
| Before 2:30 pm | Classes starting from 4:30pm will be held as scheduled |
| After 2:30 pm | All classes will be cancelled |
*Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above OR "Black" Rainstorm Warning Signal
- If any class is cancelled due to the the typhoon No. 8 or above / "Black" rainstorm warning signal hoisted, a make-up class will be arranged.
Make-Up Class or Assessment Policy
- Please contact us 3 working days on or before the scheduled class or assessment for applying make-up arrangement.
- We reserve the rights to reject any application after 3 working days and charge for the administration fee HK$200.
- Regular Class student could apply for make-up class once per month. Administration fee HK$200 will be charged for afterward application.
- Holiday Camp student could apply for make-up class once per course. Administration fee HK$200 will be charged for afterward application.
- Make-up date and time will be arranged according to our course or assessment schedule, the number of students and the availability of teachers. Please note that we cannot arrange make-up upon individual’s demand.
Others
- For GERNERAL ENQUIRES, please contact us during the Office hours.
- FUTUREKIDS reserves the right to make alterations regarding the details without prior notice.