DDSGN 210 Motion Graphics (5 credits)
Prerequisite DDSGN 160 and DDSGN 170 with at least a 1.5 grade in each of these classes or instructor permission.
Course Description
Introduction to the principles and elements of motion graphic design and to the design and delivery of interactive media projects. Students learn the theoretical aspects of media and interactivity as they create content-driven design and animation. Course title former Fundamentals of Motion Graphics and Interactive Media.
Course Content
A. Motion graphics
B. Typographic principles in animation
C. Interactive media
D. Design and management of interactive and animation projects
E. Integration of media
F. History and theory
G. Product evaluation
H. Delivery formats
I. Software tools
J. Ethics
K. Career options
Student Outcomes
1. Design and complete professional quality motion-based projects.
2. Analyze the relationship between typography principles, animation and interactivity fundamentals.
3. Create, edit and distribute interactive media in both a 2D and 3D environments.
4. Apply principles of design and creative problem solving to classroom interactive projects.
5. Evaluate quality, design and interactivity of media projects.
6. Identify career options that involve motion graphics and interactive media creation.
7. Demonstrate compliance with ethics related to motion graphics and media creation.
Degree Outcomes
Program Outcome: Create and maintain a portfolio to show potential employers their abilities.
Core Ability: Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to craft and exchange ideas and information in a variety of situations, in response to audience, context, purpose, and motivation.
Lecture Contact Hours 50
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 50
Potential Methods
A.Individual and group projects
B.Research paper
C.Case Studies
D.Portfolio
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