Motion Graphics (7887.6)

Through a combination of lectures, practical labs and studio shoots, students will learn the theory and practice of creating digital video compositions that combine multiple video sources, computer generated objects, text and digital special effects. The unit will examine the history and forms of motion graphics, and its communicative capacity. Students will undertake practical projects to plan, design and produce motion graphics compositions using industry standard software, applying fundamental techniques such as compositing and match moving.

Learning outcomes

1. critically discuss the history and media context of the motion graphic form;
2. identify common motion graphic techniques;
3. design and plan a digital motion project;
4. shoot and prepare video for use in a motion graphics project;
5. creatively integrate text, image, video and sound using motion graphics techniques; and
6. demonstrate an understanding of the communicative capacity of motion graphics.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.