AI Animation Hackathon: “Storytelling with AI”

Objective:

To evaluate students’ understanding of AI tools by having them create an animated video story for an 8-year-old girl using AI-powered animation platforms.

Competition Guidelines

1. Eligibility & Participation

• Open to all students who have undergone the AI tools training.
• Participants can work individually or in teams of up to 3 members.
• The video must be in English or any local language with English subtitles.

2. Story Requirements

• Duration: 1.5 to 2 minutes
• Target Audience: An 8-year-old girl
• Format: Animated video created using AI tools
• Theme: A fun and engaging story with a moral lesson
• Elements: Include characters, dialogues, background music, and smooth transitions

3. Evaluation Criteria

Suggested Story Topics

Students can choose from the following themes to craft their animated story:

1. The Magical Pencil – A girl finds a pencil that brings drawings to life.
2. Luna’s Space Adventure – A girl who dreams of being an astronaut goes on an unexpected space journey.
3. The Talking Library – A young girl discovers a secret library where books talk and tell their own stories.
4. The Kindness Robot – A girl befriends a robot who teaches her the power of kindness.
5. The Time Travel Diary – A magical diary lets a girl travel through different moments in history.
6. Ella & the Lost Unicorn – A girl embarks on a mission to rescue a lost unicorn.
7. The Chocolate Rain Mystery – A fun mystery where a town starts raining chocolate.
8. The Superhero Within – A girl realizes she has superpowers but learns that the real power is in helping others.
9. A Friendship Beyond the Screen – A girl meets an AI friend and learns the importance of real-world friendships.
10. The Monster Under the Bed – A fun twist where the monster just wants to be friends.

How to Perform Better? (Pro Tips for Participants)

1. Storytelling Techniques

• Keep it simple – Use easy-to-understand language.
• Make it engaging – Add emotions and excitement.
• Use a moral lesson – Teach kindness, courage, or friendship.

2. AI Animation Best Practices

• Choose a good AI tool – Use platforms that offer pre-built characters and scenes.
• Sync voiceovers & characters – Ensure lip sync matches voiceovers.
• Smooth transitions & effects – Avoid choppy animations.

3. Voice & Sound Effects

• Use child-friendly voiceovers – Either record or use AI-generated voices.
• Background music & sound effects – Enhance engagement but don’t overpower dialogues.

4. Visuals & Design

• Bright colors & appealing designs – Keep it attractive for kids.
• Clear fonts for subtitles – Easy readability for young viewers.

5. Time Management

• Plan before execution – Create a script and storyboard first.
• Divide tasks (if working in a team) – One person animates, another edits.
• Test & refine – Watch the video before submitting and fix any errors.