10206129Motion Design
Course Information
Description
The focus of this course is learning the basic tenets of animation and movement for time-based media, with an emphasis on communication design. Learners will use Adobe After Effects to integrate typography, illustration, photography, video, and audio files to create industry relevant projects. Concept development, asset creation, file management, the timeline, character animation, effects, transitions, masking, and rendering for multiple output types will be covered in detail.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Create an animated verb
    Assessment Strategies
    Project
    Criteria
    Implement the basics of After Effects (importing graphics, keyframe animations, masking, track mattes, value graph)
    Storyboard initial concepts
    Enhance the meaning of the word with motion choices
    Demonstrate proper timing and speed control
    Demonstrate clear hierarchy and design principles
    Use the principles of animation
    Export final video
    Critique and receive feedback on the work

  2. Create an animated logo
    Assessment Strategies
    Project
    Criteria
    Implement techniques in After Effects (speed graph, animating on a path)
    Storyboard initial concepts
    Demonstrate proper timing and speed control
    Use the principles of animation
    Export final video
    Critique and receive feedback on the work

  3. Create a piece of kinetic typography
    Assessment Strategies
    Project
    Criteria
    Use animation to enhance the meaning of words
    Implement techniques in After Effects (adding sound, timing to sound, adding video, working with multiple compositions)
    Storyboard initial concepts
    Demonstrate proper timing and speed control
    Use the principles of animation
    Demonstrate clear hierarchy and design principles
    Export final video
    Critique and receive feedback on the work

  4. Create an explainer video
    Assessment Strategies
    Project
    Criteria
    Video explains a 3-step process using animation techniques
    Implement techniques in After Effects (character animation, adjustment layers, effects, parenting)
    Storyboard initial concepts
    Demonstrate proper timing and speed control
    Use the principles of animation
    Demonstrate clear hierarchy and design principles
    Export final video
    Critique and receive feedback on the work

  5. Create a title sequence
    Assessment Strategies
    Project
    Criteria
    Project includes a 10-credit sequence at the start of a movie or tv show
    Implement techniques in After Effects (3D camera, 3D effects)
    Storyboard initial concepts
    Demonstrate proper timing and speed control
    Use the principles of animation
    Demonstrate clear hierarchy and design principles
    Export final video
    Critique and receive feedback on the work