Communication Through Graphic Animation

Course Code:

GRA 610

Semester:

Spring

Course Type:

Area Elective

P:

3

Lab:

0

Credits:

3

ECTS:

15

Course Language:

Turkish

Course Objectives:

Graphic Animation course introduces the basic animation and motion graphic principles. This course aims to teach Adobe After Effects software in order to design animation for graphic design projects.

Course Content:

Students learn to design graphics for animation, to create motion graphics with the images designed in Adobe Photoshop, to create Kinetic Typography, to combine Adobe Illustrator and After Effects for animated graphics, to add effects and to control timing. Learning the basics of animation helps them to create supportive design pieces for their entire projects.

Teaching Methods:

1 Lecture 2:Problem Solving 3:Discussion

Assessment Methods:

A: Exam , B:Assignment C: Presentation

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
To have knowledge about motion graphics and their functions	2, 3	1,2,3	A,C
To be able to produce multidisciplinary projects	6, 9	1,2,3	A,C
Ability to follow current publications and technological developments	7, 10	1,2,3	A,C
Ability to present their designs effectively	5	1,2,3	A,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction to motion graphics design. Examining examples
2	Introduction to After Effects. Animating a design created in Photoshop
3	Creating animated backgrounds and kinetic typography projects
4	Working with Illustrator and After Effects files. Vector-based graphics animations
5	Project 1: Logo animation exercises. Drawing the storyboard
6	Adding motion and sound
7	Working with solid layers
8	Working with masks. Line, brush and write-on effects
9	”Parenting” feature to coordinate elements in animation
10	Commonly used effects in the field
11	Final Project: Title design for a motion picture
12	Final Project: Preparation of multi-scene storyboard
13	Final Project: Processing of visual images, video and sound collection.
14	Presentations

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	Quantity	Percentage
Mid-Term	1	%10
Assignment
Seminar and Presentation
Project	2	%30
Final Exam	1	%60
Total		%100
Contribution of fınal examination to overall grade		%60
Contribution of in-term studies to overall grade		%40
Total		%100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to develop courage to search and try to creative design solutions as well as the functional purposes.				x
2	Awareness of professional responsibility to create designs considering cultural and individual needs of the audience.					x
3	Gain ability to conduct research, to create theoretical knowledge, and to make suggestions.				x
4	Ability to produce texts in academic formats.			x
5	Gain competence at the level of expertise in art and design related fields.					x
6	Ability to develop design projects by knowledge and skills in the field of design with a critical approach.					x
7	Ability to use technological equipments required by the field in advanced level.					x
8	Follows the current information about design culture, and adapts them to the projects.					x
9	Gain ability to the conduct interdisciplinary projects in the chosen field.					x
10	Ability to do extensive reading in design related fields.				x

ECTS

ECTS / WORKLOAD
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	3	42
Hours for off-the-classroom study	14	16	224
Assignments
Seminar and Presentation
Project	2	60	120
Mid-term Exam	1	24	24
Final	1	25	25
Total Work Load			435
Total Work Load / 25 (h) ECTS Credit of the Course			14,5
ECTS Credit of the Course			15

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