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Stop-motion animation workshops for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Making Animation as Therapeutic Practice for persons diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

 

A team of researchers and artists from the School of Art (TTU) is offering 2D stop-motion animation workshops and we are seeking youngsters diagnosed with ASD who would like to learn how to make animations.

The workshop consists of twelve (12), 90-minute sessions, once a week (Saturdays), in which participants will be assisted in planning and creating a short stop-motion animation.

Participants could benefit from this study as research has shown that animation, particularly animation characters, serve as a conduct for empathy and emotional connection for people with ASD. Also, exercising creativity helps emotionally and cognitively. In addition, your child will be trained in the technique of stop-motion animation using industry-standard tools and techniques.

The participation on this study is completely voluntary. There is no compensation provided to participants in any monetary form or gifts. Although, all required technical equipment and material to design and create the animations will be provided for the participants.

If you are interested in having your child participate in the workshops, please contact:


Dr. Francisco Ortega from the School of Art (Francisco.ortega@ttu.edu) or
the Burkhart Center for Autism Education & Research (dede.brocklehurst@ttu.edu  //  806-834-4751) at Texas Tech University.

This study has been approved by the Human Research Protection Program at Texas Tech University.

 

Spaces are limited and the workshops start September 7th.

Detailed information will be provided to those interested.

Posted:
9/3/2019

Originator:
Francisco Ortega

Email:
francisco.ortega@ttu.edu

Department:
School of Art


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