Jane and the Dragon - Animation Competition
One of CORE's latest projects, in partnership with Weta Productions, is the Jane and the Dragon site for students and teachers, Knight School. The first major activity for 2008 is an animation competition, in which students or groups of students in New Zealand schools are invited to create and record an animated story.
Animation Competition Animation Competition
Students may use any of a number of animation techniques, as long as the finished work adheres to the criteria outlined in the competition guidelines.
The competition guidelines, entry form, and terms and conditions are available in the teachers’ turret at: http://www.janeandthedragon.school.nz
Competition closing date:30 May 2008.
Prizes:Prizes include Jane and the Dragon books and DVDs, a video-conference with Martin Baynton and Richard Taylor of Weta Productions, and a visit to Weta Studios for representatives of the overall winning group of students. The winning students will meet with Weta Workshop animators, see how they work, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Selected student work will be published on the Knight School website, as well as on the Weta Productions website.
For further information contact info@janeandthedragon.school.nz or visit Knight School - http://www.janeandthedragon.school.nz
Teachers' TurretAlso available now on Knight School is the Teachers' Turret, an area of the website where further information for teachers can be found.