MACA 1900 - Introduction to Motion Graphics

Credit Hours: 4.00

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.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

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