Scheduled Course Offerings
Spring 2008
Course Description
In this project-based course, students will learn the techniques
for creating digital effects, shooting video for effects, and
using effects to aid in the telling of a story. Topics include
integration of text, graphics, sound, video, and 2D/CG animation
into video productions. A special emphasis is placed upon the
fundamental motion graphics skills essential to employment in
the broadcast industry, utilizing Adobe After Effects.
Course Objectives
Upon successful complete of this course, the student will be
able to:
- examine and categorize the significant events in the development
of the motion graphics industry.
- evaluate selected commercial productions, addressing; social
content, historical significance and artistic technique.
- compare the foundations of digital imaging, 2D design principles
and the principles of animation.
- visualize and implement an effects animation by key-framing.
- visualize and construct synchronized audio and video elements
in a composition.
- utilize mattes, keys, and alpha channels to control transparency
of composition layers.
- create and edit the motion, sequence, lighting, effects and
camera angles of a video compositing project.
- select original media and organize a portfolio, including;
sketchbooks, stills and a video tape demo reel.
Course Requirements
Students must have their textbook(s) and software the first day of class. If you anticipate any shipment delays from a particuluar retailer, you should find an alternate source that has the product in stock and ships overnight.
Requisite Skills
Students should have strong skills in computer and internet use, however. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- opening, saving, and managing files and directories
- installing software, plug-ins, and fonts
- troubleshooting operating system errors
- navigating the Web
- researching the Web
- sending and receiving e-mail with attachments
Take this quiz to see if you are ready for an online course.
Advisory requisites are MA C102, MA C160, Reading Level 1, and Writing Level 2.
Textbooks
- Adobe After Effects CS3 Professional Classroom in a Book, Adobe Creative Team (2007). ISBN-10: 0-321-49979-4; ISBN-13: 978-0-321-49979-0.
Software
System and Connectivity Requirements
Both Windows and Macintosh platforms are acceptable.
Students can successfully complete the course with dial-up internet connectivity. However, if students wish to participate in optional weekly live presentations, they should have access to DSL connectivity or faster. If you don't have this at home, accessing these demonstrations at a public or school library might be a viable option.
Assignments
An online class entails 4 required asynchronous student activities:
- Completing textbook reading assignments
- Reading text-based lectures
- Completing tutorials, quizzes, assignments, and project
- Participating on the class discussion board
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