Course Objectives
In-depth investigation of the art and craft of motion graphics and visual effects utilizing state-of-the-art techniques. Students will explore exemplary historical and contemporary motion designs to enhance and inform their own creative and technical growth.
As a result of participation in this course, students will be able to:
- identify and discuss major filmmakers/designers used as exemplars
- explain the use of various video formats/technologies (frame size/rate, color, codec, etc.)
- demonstrate animation techniques (keyframing and keyframe editing)
- demonstrate compositing techniques (blending modes, masks, mattes, keying, etc.)
- create a kinetic typography video
- create a Public Service Announcement
Spring 2022 Schedule
| Week | Tues | Topic, Activities, & Designers | Thurs | Topic & Activities |
| 1 | 01/16 | Snow/Cold Day | 01/18 | Introduction, Orientation Saul Bass |
| 2 | 01/23 | Kyle Cooper, AEA #01 | 01/25 | AEA #01 |
| 3 | 01/30 | Angus Wall, AEA #02 | 02/01 | AEA #02 |
| 4 | 02/06 | Lisa Bolan, AEA #03 | 02/08 | AEA #03 |
| 5 | 02/13 | Momoco (Nic Benns & Miki Kato) AEA #04 | 02/15 | AEA #04 |
| 6 | 02/20 | Aaron Becker, AEA #05 | 02/22 | AEA #05 |
| 7 | 02/27 | Shine (Michael Riley), AEA #06 | 02/29 | AEA #06 |
| 8 | 03/05 | Review for Midterm | 03/07 | Hands On Midterm Exam |
| 9 | 03/12 | Spring Break! | 03/14 | Spring Break! |
| 10 | 03/19 | Open Lab Kinetic Typography | 03/21 | Open Lab Kinetic Typography |
| 11 | 03/26 | Open Lab Kinetic Typography | 03/28 | Kinetic Typography Due |
| 12 | 04/02 | Man vs. Machine (Mike Alderson) AEA #07 | 04/04 | AEA #08 |
| 13 | 04/09 | Karin Fong, AEA #09 | 04/11 | AEA #10 |
| 14 | 04/16 | Open Lab for Final Project | 04/18 | Open Lab for Final Project |
| 15 | 04/23 | Open Lab for Final Project | 04/25 | Open Lab for Final Project |
| 16 | 04/30 | Open Lab for Final Project | 05/02 | Open Lab for Final Project |