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.
Contact Hours: 6
South Campus
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:
- Use and customize hotkeys.
- Modify the interface.
- Create an organized file structure.
- Organize workflow inside the software.
Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create simple animations.
Objectives:
- Create and delete keyframes.
- Use different techniques to manipulate speed in animations.
- Use different techniques to repurpose animations.
Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use advanced animation techniques.
Objectives:
- Use morph shapes.
- Use transparency shapes and channel information.
- Use tools to ease the process of repetition.
- 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:
- Create vector artwork to be used for animation.
- Create raster artwork to be used for animation.
- 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:
- Use tools for isolating elements from source files.
- Use tools for matching movement from source files.
- 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.
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- 2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.
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- 3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.
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- 4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.
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- 5. The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.
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COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
- First Day Handout - Talk about what class is about
- Introduction to Software, methods…
- Page Transitions
- Page Transitions
- Page Transitions
- Titles/Page Transitions
- Titles
- Titles
- Lower Third/Titles
- Lower Third/Character Scorecards/Hotkey Test
- Character Scorecards/Lower Third
- Character Scorecards/Definitions Test
- Character Scorecards
- 3D Unfold /Character Scorecards
- 3D Unfold
- 3D Unfold/Design Rule
- Design Rule/3D Unfold
- Design Rule
- Design Rule/Angry Bird (planning)
- Design Rule/Angry Bird (planning)
- Angry Bird/Design Rule
- Angry Bird
- Angry Bird
- Tracking/Demo Reel (planning)/Angry Bird
- Tracking
- Demo Reel/Tracking
- Demo Reel
- Demo Reel
- Final Exam #1
- Final Exam #2
- Demo Reel/Tear Sheet Viewing Day Demo Reel
- 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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