Introduction to Motion Graphics - GDP 362

The course introduces the student to website history and digital interface, website structures and grids, website management, and design principles using type, image, color scheme, hierarchy, sequential design, visual identity, animation, and sound. Furthermore, students will create visual projects for screen and TV through the understanding and application of type and image. They will learn how to plan movie concepts through sketching and storyboarding and will gain knowledge on how to develop graphic soundtracks to be synchronized with motions. They will also learn the principles of creating short movies and their editing techniques. Through assigned projects, students are responsible to follow a design process in order to deliver a specific message using motion graphics. Prerequisites: GDP 317, GDP 322.