Course Language:
Turkish
Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge of design and application in graphic animation
Course Content:
In GRAPHIC ANIMATION course, students will gain the ability to create motion graphics designs, image processing and editing skills, visual effects and moving compositions to create the ability to create graphics animation applications with Adobe After Effects program.
Teaching Methods:
1. Lecture Method 2. Case Study Method 3. Problem Solving Method 4. Discussion Method 5. Demonstration Method 6. Group work
Assessment Methods:
1. Exam 2. Presentation 3. Homework 4. Application
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes of the Course | Learning Outcomes of the Program | Teaching Methods | Measurement Methods |
| To have basic knowledge on graphic design, animation and film production | 1,2,10 | 1,2,3,5 | 1,3,4 |
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To be able to use current technological tools effectively
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5, 7 | 2,3,5 | 1,3,4 |
| Ability to design by using two and three dimensional images and video and audio files together | 3, 4, 11 | 2,3,5 | 1,3,4 |
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Ability to work interdisciplinary and to follow current developments
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11, 7 | 3,4,5 | 1,3,4 |
| Ability to present his / her studies effectively | 8,10 | 3,4,5 | 1,3,4 |
Course Flow
| COURSE | ||
| Week | Subjects | Preliminary |
| 1 | Examining examples related to usage areas of motion graphic design. | |
| 2 | Understanding the moving image | Camera, Tripod, Adobe Premiere |
| 3 | Storyboards and basic animations | Adobe After Effects, pencil and sketchbook |
| 4 | Basic character animation | |
| 5 |
Type and motion – banner animation
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| 6 |
Using motion graphics for digital billboards
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| 7 | Midterm | |
| 8 |
Effects
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| 9 | Camera controls | |
| 10 |
Tracking
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| 11 | Rotoscope | |
| 12 |
Final Project: Preparation of multi-stage storyboard
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| 13 | Final Project: Collection of visual images, video and audio processing. | |
| 14 | Assembly of scenes and finalization of final project | |
Recommended Sources
| SOURCES | |
| Course’s Note | |
| Other |
Richard Williams - The Animator's Survival Kit, Expanded Edition_ A Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion and Internet Animators - Faber & Faber (2009)
John Halas OBE, Harold Whitaker, Tom Sito - Timing for Animation-Focal Press (2009) Lisa Fridsma, Brie Gyncild - Adobe After Effects CC Classroom in a Book (2019 Release)-Adobe Press. |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | |
| Homeworks | |
| Exams | 1 midterm project, 1 final project |
Assessment
| CONSIDERATION SYSTEM | ||
| Midterm Studies | No | Percentage of Contribution |
| Homework | ||
| Midterm | 1 | %40 |
| Seminar and Presentation | ||
| Project | ||
| Total | ||
| Ratio of Final to Success | 1 | %60 |
| Rate of Success in the Year | %40 | |
| Total | %100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| Course’s Contribution to Program Outcomes | |||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 |
To have theoretical background in the fields of art and design
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x | |||||
| 2 | To be able to apply basic design principles | x | |||||
| 3 | To have creative and original thinking ability | x | |||||
| 4 | Identify and solve graphic design problems | x | |||||
| 5 | An ability to use current technological tools in design processes at an advanced level | x | |||||
| 6 | To have professional and ethical responsibility about intellectual, art and design works | x | |||||
| 7 | Ability to follow developments in the field of Art and Design | x | |||||
| 8 | To be able to present ideas and designs effectively | x | |||||
| 9 | To be able to work as a team | x | |||||
| 10 |
To be able to conduct research, analysis and interpretation in the field
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x | |||||
| 11 | Interdisciplinary thinking and ability to connect. | x | |||||
| 12 | To be aware of social and cultural values. | x | |||||
ECTS
| COURSE CATEGORY | Expertise / Field Courses | ||
| ECTS / Workload Table | |||
| Activity | Number |
Time (hour) |
Total Workload
(Hour) |
| Course Length (14 x total course time) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Study time out of class (Preliminary work, reinforcement) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Homework | |||
| Seminar and Presentation | |||
| Projects | 5 | 10 | 50 |
| Midterm Exam | |||
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload | 128 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,12 | ||
| Course’s ECTS Credit | 5 | ||