Design In Motion

What is motion graphics?

Overview of the history, evolution and contemporary practice of Motion Graphics.

Motion Design Principles:

An investigation of a series of motion design principles that underpin how moving graphics is formed and made to cohesively communicate a message and idea through time.

Motion Sketch Lectures:

An introduction to the principles of design to be applied creatively with the principles of motion to create meaning and to communicate an idea.

Software Tutorials:

Through a series of tutorials, students will learn the tools, strategies and knowledge of software such as Adobe After Effects to create and design their projects in this class.

Class assignments:

A. Two creative projects:

• Moving Infographics

Create a 45 second moving information graphics to convey a narrative and idea using purely vector graphics.

AND

• Adapted Book to Movie Title Sequence:

Create an 60 second adapted book to movie title sequence featuring key cast and production theme.

OR

• Brand Ident:

Create a 30 second brand ident for a selected brand to communicate it?s brand essence and message to a specific target audience.

B. Motion Sketches:

Create 4 motion sketches of 5-10 seconds each to explore the various principles of design and principles of motion in Adobe After Effects.

C. One Shared Tutorial Online:

Analyse, break down and share an online tutorial on motion graphics with the class.