VCMT2400 — Motion Graphics
Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology Academic Discipline: Visual Communication Media and Technology Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD 3 Credit(s) This course is intended to build upon the skills received in previous VCMT imaging and video courses. The focus is on temporal and dynamic graphic communication incorporating video, stills, illustration, music and animation within a motion graphics software application. By the end of this course the student will be able to create a dynamic logo, program opening as well as an animated lower third and an info graphic for a video program. UG 4 Lab Hour(s) 1 Lecture Hour(s); Required as Discuss the brief history and aesthetics of motion graphics its industry, artists, and studios Weekly discussions (weeks 2-14), Oral report (weeks 4-8) 2. Identify and demonstrate the basic principles and techniques of creating motion graphics Exercises 1-7, Projects 1 & 2 (weeks 12 &16) 3. Identify the terminology of motion graphic design and production. All Quizzes (weeks 2-8), Project write-up (weeks 12 &16), Weekly discussions (weeks 2-14) 4. Demonstrate competency with a software application to create a composite motion graphic that communicates a message and mood. Projects 1 & 2 (weeks 12 &16) 5. Analyze, assess and resolve visual composition problems in order to create a well-designed motion graphic effect. Projects 1 & 2 (weeks 12 &16) 6. Identify & apply the workflow of creating motion graphics. Quiz #1 (week 2), Projects 1 & 2
Prerequisites: VCMT1190, VCMT1550