In this learning experience, learners will be challenged to make a prop for a fictional or historical character. This unique opportunity allows you to seamlessly integrate other curriculum areas by selecting fictional characters or historical figures as the recipients of these creatively designed props. The course includes a student-facing mini-series of videos led by Emily Carey as well as curricular activities and a classroom presentation available for download. The curriculum will serve as a powerful way to bring industry professionals and world-class storytelling standards into your classroom.
More About the Curriculum
This learning experience will be useful for teachers who are teaching any of the following:
- Grade 4-8
- Grades 9-12
- English Language Arts
Led by Emily Carey, this creative endeavor tasks learners with crafting props for fictional or historical characters, offering seamless integration with various curricula. Ideal for grades 4-12, this engaging program unlocks the power of storytelling through props, allowing for flexible scheduling and adaptable rubrics to meet specific classroom needs.
TIME COMMITMENT
3-4 hours, divided into 5 lessons. This could all be done at one time or spread over multiple days depending on your unique schedule.
- Lesson 1 Exploring the Role of Props in Visual Storytelling - approx. 45 min
- Lesson 2 Character Insights - approx. 45 min
- Lesson 3 The Prop Making Process - approx. 45 min
- Lesson 4 Building a Character Prop - approx. 45 min
- Lesson 5 Prop Presentation and Reflection - approx. 45 min
- (Optional) Extension
- Extension 1 Creating Character Bone Structure
- Extension 2 Create a World - approx. 45 min
- Extension 3 Easter Egg - approx. 45 min
ASSESSMENT RESOURCES
Formative and/or summative rubrics are provided in the downloads section, but they may be edited to incorporate specific standards, instructions, or additional requirements as needed to teach your subject area. Teachers are encouraged to use this lesson as a tool for creative literacy to teach their classroom standards
Curriculum
Standards Addressed
6-8 ELA
- Detail Analysis
- Informative Writing
- Narrative Writing
- Routine Writing
- Collaborative Discussions
- Logical Presentation
9-12 ELA
- Character Analysis
- Informative Writing
- Narrative Writing
- Routine Writing
- Collaborative Discussions
- Digital Media Use
- Evidence-Based
- Clear Presentation
Introduction
Course Overview
About Your Instructor
Lessons
Lesson 1 Exploring the Role of Props in Visual Storytelling - approx. 45 min
Lesson 2 Character Insights - approx. 45 min
Lesson 3 The Prop-Making Process - approx. 45 min
Lesson 4 Building a Character Prop - approx. 45 min
Lesson 5 Prop Presentation and Reflection - approx. 45 min
Classroom Presentation
Survey
Course survey and wrap-up
About Your Instructor
Emily Carey designs and fabricates graphic props for film and television, but she hasn’t always been in the industry. After graduating high school in Georgia, Emily studied fashion design in New York City, and worked in children’s fashion for several years. She began working with her husband's business, 808 Props based out of Trillith Studios in Fayetteville, and eventually joined the business as a managing partner. Emily recommends that people who are interested in working in the props department apply for internships at prop companies. She says that perseverance in the face of adversity is a universal trait amongst prop masters, and that anyone who is interested in working in this industry can achieve their goal if they put their mind to it.
