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MACA 1900 - Introduction to Motion Graphics

Credit Hours: 4.00

Prerequisites: MACA 1200

(formerly MACA 2200)

This course provides an introduction to the concepts, tools, and practices used in creating animation images, or motion graphics. Storytelling, workflow, animation principles, and more will be used to help students understand this evolving field.

Location: South Campus

Contact Hours: 6
Billable Contact Hours: 6
OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the interface, file management, and ways to optimize their usage.

Objectives:

  1. Use and customize hotkeys.
  2. Modify the interface.
  3. Create an organized file structure.
  4. Organize workflow inside the software.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create simple animations.

Objectives:

  1. Create and delete keyframes.
  2. Use different techniques to manipulate speed in animations.
  3. Use different techniques to repurpose animations.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use advanced animation techniques.

Objectives:

  1. Use morph shapes.
  2. Use transparency shapes and channel information.
  3. Use tools to ease the process of repetition.
  4. Understand and be able to utilize the principles of animation.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use external tools for creating artwork.

Objectives:

  1. Create vector artwork to be used for animation.
  2. Create raster artwork to be used for animation.
  3. Create 3D artwork to be used in an animation.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to modify footage in the software.

Objectives:

  1. Use tools for isolating elements from source files.
  2. Use tools for matching movement from source files.
  3. Use tools animating and incorporating elements together.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

  • 1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.
  • 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
  • 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
  • 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
  • 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
  1. First Day Handout - Talk about what class is about
  2. Introduction to Software, methods…
  3. Page Transitions
  4. Page Transitions
  5. Page Transitions
  6. Titles/Page Transitions
  7. Titles
  8. Titles
  9. Lower Third/Titles
  10. Lower Third/Character Scorecards/Hotkey Test
  11. Character Scorecards/Lower Third
  12. Character Scorecards/Definitions Test
  13. Character Scorecards
  14. 3D Unfold /Character Scorecards
  15. 3D Unfold
  16. 3D Unfold/Design Rule
  17. Design Rule/3D Unfold
  18. Design Rule
  19. Design Rule/Angry Bird (planning)
  20. Design Rule/Angry Bird (planning)
  21. Angry Bird/Design Rule
  22. Angry Bird
  23. Angry Bird
  24. Tracking/Demo Reel (planning)/Angry Bird
  25. Tracking
  26. Demo Reel/Tracking
  27. Demo Reel
  28. Demo Reel
  29. Final Exam #1
  30. Final Exam #2
  31. Demo Reel/Tear Sheet Viewing Day Demo Reel
  32. Grading Day
Primary Faculty
Sheehan, Shawn
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Hinrichsen, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088


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