DA 224 Motion Graphic Design provides advanced instruction in motion graphics and compositing techniques. Students will explore and evaluate historical and contemporary motion graphics practice. Students will create motion graphics utilizing 3D elements, advanced effects, music, lighting, texturing and export settings. Students will also create and export broadcast-quality motion graphic animations.
Prerequisites: DA 112, DA 121, DA 122, DA 134
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 3 |
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| Lab (lab, field, computer) | 1 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Design and render 2D and 3D footage into a motion graphic sequence
- Create 3D typographic elements
- Explain terms and concepts of motion graphics production
- Develop a visual language for motion
- Complete a professional broadcast quality motion-based project
- Demonstrate self-direction in concept and design process
- Identify methods and processes for conceptualizing in time-based media (diagramming storyboarding, keyframing, etc.)
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
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Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.