MOTION GRAPHICS DESIGN I

Catalog description

Studio course that provides a foundation study of Motion Graphics. Adobe After Effects, Audition, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere will be used as a doorway to enter the world of animation and motion design. Students will be exposed to the tools, theories, aesthetics, and techniques used in time-based message building. Students will build precision, control, and fluency of expression within time-based digital environments. Students will practice essential pre-production skills in creating three short animated pieces, including storyboarding, concept art, and pitching. Students will learn to present their ideas visually before animating and will be taught the principles of sound design, storytelling, and animation. A personal laptop and Adobe Creative Cloud software subscription are required. Field trips, the Thinking Creatively conference, and supply fees apply. May be repeated once for credit.