Animation and Motion Graphics Design

• Topics

  • Introduction to animation as a medium
  • Principles of Animation (Part 1)
  • Principles of Animation (Part 2)
  • Introduction to Motion Graphics as a medium
  • Typography in Motion Graphics
  • Title sequences and opening credits

• Study resources

  • Instructional Methods

    • Online assignment submission
    • Chat Rooms
    • Audio/Video conferencing

  • Online Materials

    • Online Assessment
    • Resources and Links

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

• EquipmentDetails - Computer capable of running project-relevant animation software
• OtherDetails -

  Relevant Animation Software (eg. Adobe Creative Cloud, Maya, zBrush etc)

This subject introduces students to the principles of spatial and temporal design with a focus on the fundamentals of animation. Through a series of technical and conceptual activities, students will have the opportunity to experiment with animation techniques and discern its role as a medium for communication.

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• Exercises (20%)
• Proposal (35%)
• Project (45%)

Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a subject.

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