The team at Paramount Animation is on the lookout for spin-offs, sequels, and prequels for the SpongeBob animated film franchise. Students are challenged with creating original ideas to submit to the Paramount Animation team by putting together treatments, model sheets, and pitch decks.

Instructional videos, templates, and examples are provided for each of the three activities. Additional editable resources to support classroom instruction can be found HERE.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Students will create original stories and characters for an animated movie.

• Students will display and explain their original assets to create a compelling pitch for their concept.

MEDIA ARTS STANDARDS

• Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

• Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.

VOCABULARY/KEY CONCEPTS

• Treatment

• Model Sheet

• Pitch

Thank you to Paramount for their generous support of this program!