ABOUT THE SPRITE ANIMATION INSTITUTE
Receive a stipend while participating in this two week summer institute funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Learn the basics of computer animation and receive the tools and knowledge needed to integrate computer animation into your existing math/science curricula. Work with other teachers and animation professionals to produce a short animation module designed to meet your own individual classroom needs. Develop modules that will serve as a model of how student and teacher created computer animation can be used to both enhance student interest in math and science and boost learning outcomes required by state and national standards.
This Institute is part of the SPRITE PROJECT, an NSF funded initiative that uses student created computer animation as a tool to teach math and science content. Relying on students' interest in computer animation, SPRITE is designed to encourage high school and college students, especially young women and other traditionally underrepresented groups, to pursue their interest in science, mathematics, and technology.
SPRITE applies innovative delivery techniques that incorporate art, music, writing, and cooperative interaction into the production of computer animation scenes. Students design and create small computer animations which directly encourage the development of their mathematics, science, and computing skills.
WHEN AND WHERE
Weekdays from July 16 through July 27, 2007 from 9:30 - 3:30 on the campus of Seattle Pacific University (SPU) in Seattle, Washington. Lunch is provided.
WHO CAN APPLY
9-12th grade or college teachers of math, science, or technology are eligible to apply. No previous computer programming experience is required or expected. We especially encourage applications from teams of two to three teachers from a single institution who are interested in cooperatively using computer animation as a vehicle for teaching math and science.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
A stipend of $700 per person is provided for successful completion of the two-week program and submission of a follow-up report. Details on the stipend requirements are available upon request. Participants will also receive lunch each day, copies of the necessary software, and the opportunity to meet industry professionals. Participants will receive 5 graduate education credits or equivalent clock hours from Seattle Pacific University.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Participants from outside the Puget Sound region may be eligible to receive a housing stipend for the cost of housing near the SPU campus. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.
DEADLINES
To ensure early consideration, please submit your application by May 7th 2007. Applications for the remaining places will continue to be accepted until June 11, 2007. Applicants will be notified of admission within one week after each of the above dates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Our 2007 Camp is now concluded. Please check back for information on the 2008 camp. For more information contact us at: sprite@edcc.edu or Misty Cline (425) 640-1902
