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Allons-y: Doctor Who Web Game To Teach Children Computer Programming

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  The BBC has announced it is to launch a new online Doctor Whogame, aimed at teaching young children the art of computer programming. Tying in with the UK’s Computing curriculum, which requires primary school children to leave proficient in the art of building a basic computer programme, the game will feature puzzles designed to test and enhance these skills as well as helping…

Episode 3 Bronze age

you can watch the episode HERE

This was the one where everything came together. Myself Angus and Brook had gotten the method of getting the work done in seven days to make each episode. (I know, shocking!)

I insisted on the mysterious opening to keep it slightly spooky and atmospheric. I was also backed up by Emma the writer as bronze making was kept secret at the time so it was considered magical. Some lovely animation here from Brook with the molten bronze. Search for videos of molten bronze its amazing.

Episode 02 neolithic

watch the episode HERE

Ah episode two, it took so long to make the final shot wasn’t finished until the last day of production!

The fantastic 3D Eagle was made and animated by my brother Henry

And a big thank you to the guys at rapid for putting the eagle sound every time he’s in shot.

it was at this point we where joined by Brook and Hamish who provided sterling animation throughout the show.

Episode 01 Middle Stone Age

you can watch it HERE 

Hello, this is Ben the director of the show.

Episode one was always going to be a tricky one. I had figured out the art style and the episode was already story boarded before we started, however myself and Angus the lead animator, hadn’t really figured out the most streamlined method of production. So it took almost twice as long to animate as all the other episodes.

The wolves and the bear where the most fun to animate, and a bit of a trick to get past the powers that be. however everyone responded well to wolfie as expected.

via the BBC Doctor Who Blog:

Music has always been a vital part of Doctor Who and BBC Learning and BBC Proms today announced a competition to inspire all UK secondary school students (aged 11-16) to get involved with this side of the show. The challenge is simple – we’re asking young people to create a short soundtrack to accompany a scene from the Doctor’s adventures.

Entries will be judged by top composers, including Ben Foster (conductor and orchestrator for Doctor Who and composer for Torchwood) and winners will be mentored by professional composers. The winning soundtracks will be showcased within the Doctor Who Proms on 13 July and 14 July, 2013… but hurry! The closing date for entries is Friday, 24 May, 2013.

Feel you need help? Don’t worry! We’ve got a special film full of great pointers along with a suite of videos that provide an insider’s guide to music technology and don’t forget to watch the two scenes we’re asking your soundtrack to accompany. And if you need more inspiration, take a look at where your music could be heard... The winners will have their soundtracks premiered at the Doctor Who Proms on 13 July and at the following day’s Doctor Who Proms.

You can find all the information, clips and files on our competition page. You can download and fill in the all-important application form and please read the terms and conditions which also include details about age groups, how schools should get involved and what teams are allowed to take part.

The Competition is open to all UK secondary school students (including those resident in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) in Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11.