DIG-120 Digital Media Motion Design

This course covers motion design fundamentals. Topics covered include: Animation Principles, Traditional Animation concepts and methods, Post Production Process, storyboarding and more. You will also gain a basic understanding of After Effects, DragonFrame, Dreamweaver and Premiere to help achieve the above goals.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

DIG-100

Department

• Visual and Performing Arts

For more detailed course information view the Course Outline

DIG 120: Digital Media Motion Design

Department

Visual and Performing Arts

Course Description

This course covers motion design fundamentals. Topics covered include: Animation Principles, Traditional Animation concepts and methods, Post Production Process, storyboarding and more. You will also gain a basic understanding of After Effects, DragonFrame, Dreamweaver and Premiere to help achieve the above goals.

Credit Hours

3

Contact Hours

Lecture	4
Lab	0
Other	0

Grading Scheme

Letter

Prerequisites

DIG-100

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate animation, video, and audio techniques in traditional and digital production
2. Apply creative solutions to specific motion design problems utilizing the creative process
3. Utilize various digital media software to create a range of motion related projects
4. Interpret, discuss, and critique one's own design work, and that of others

Topic Outline

1. Animation principles
2. Video production, editing, and distribution
   1. Drone flight and video capture
   2. Video shooting with DLSR/mirrorless cameras and GoPro's
3. Concepts of motion graphics
4. Developing and manipulation of video and animation in post production
5. Software associated with video, audio, and animation production. Including:
   1. DragonFrame
   2. Adobe Premiere
   3. Adobe AfterEffects
   4. Adobe Audition
6. Sound Design
7. YouTube for uploading and data analysis