ART 228 - Motion Graphics

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Art

Description:

This course introduces students to time-based graphics through animation. The focus of the course will be on developing a beginner-to-intermediate vector and bitmap animation for web delivery and related presentation applications. Students will learn to design effective timeline sequences incorporating vector-drawing techniques, tweening, frame-by-frame animation procedures, bitmap imagery, typographic techniques and basic scripting. Design theory for interactive media is coupled with hands-on experience for creating visually rich animations, web pages and presentations. Demonstration, discussion and formal critiques will augment studio work. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Develop a storyboard for time-based media; Design vector objects and raster images for motion graphics with emphasis on the visual aesthetic; Create basic animation sequences using vector-drawing tools; Execute frame-by-frame and tweening for animating using a timeline; Script basic commands for interactivity; Design a user-friendly environment with an emphasis on aesthetics; Create and utilize sound in a movie file; Deliver optimized movies to appropriate audiences; Solve projects in a unique and creative manner; Produce content as an effective form of visual communication; Practice critical thinking skills through the production and evaluation of artwork.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ART 123, ART 208, ART 211, and ART 215* (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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