301583 (v.3) Animation and Motion Graphics Introduction 292

Area:

Department of Design

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

An appreciation of animation and motion graphics, it's history, techniques and processes and possibilities as a communication tool and art form, particularly as applied to cartoons, TV commercials, animation logos, TV program title sequences, movie special effects and music video clips. Skills in basic animation and digital production techniques.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - An understanding of the dynamic relationship between time, image, and sound in the generation of meaning. Experience in the production of animation. Experience with relevant computer software packages for editing and compositing. Experience with digital media file formats and conversions and delivery.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Project (1)'Countdown' - sound and image synchronisation 10%. Project (2) 'Move Your Name' - animated typography and texture 10%. Project (3) 'Tell a Story'- narrative, image composition and soundtracks. Project (4) 'Free choice' - student's choice 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y
2004	BPI Intern'l Group S'pore	Term 1	Y