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Program Type: 
Thesis
Course Code: 
IND 522
Course Type: 
Elective
P: 
3
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
3
ECTS: 
10
Course Language: 
English
Course Coordinator: 
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Course Objectives: 

It is aimed to provide students with design and application knowledge on graphic animation.

Course Content: 

In the Graphic Animation course, students are given the ability to create animated graphic designs, image processing and editing skills, the ability to create visual effects and animated compositions, and make graphic animation applications with the 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

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes of the Course Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Measuring Methods
To have basic knowledge on graphic design, animation and film making 1,2,10     1,2,3,5 1,3,4
To use current technological tools competently        5, 7      2,3,5 1,3,4
To be able to design using two and three dimensional images together with video and audio files     3, 4, 11      2,3,5 1,3,4
Ability to work interdisciplinary and follow current developments     11, 7      3,4,5              1,3,4
Ability to present their work effectively      8,10     3,4,5 1,3,4

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Examining the examples of the usage areas of motion graphic design  
2 Introduction to After Effects. Animate a design created in Photoshop. Timeline management.  
3 Creating animated backgrounds and animated typography studies  
4 Using Illustrator and After Effects together. Vector-based graphic animations  
5 Project 1: Logo animation exercises. Drawing the storyboard  
6 Project 1: Preparing the logo animation and adding sound  
7 Applications with "Solid" layer. Coloring the film with different “mode” values.  
8 Working with masks. Line, brush and write-on effects  
9 Coordinating the elements in animation with the "Parenting" feature.  
10 Midterm  
11 Applications with common effects of After Effects  
12 Final Project: Generic design for a motion picture  
13 Final Project: Preparation of multi-stage storyboard  
14 Final Project: Collection and processing of visual images, videos and sounds.  
15 Assembling the scenes and finalizing the final project  
16 Final  

Recommended Sources

Lecture notes  
Other Resources All printed publications and websites about motion graphics and Adobe After Effects program.

 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents Tutorial video / written documents / presentations
Assignments 5 Project
Exams Assignments, midterm, and final

 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 1 15
Final 1 40
Assignments 2 20
Participation 1 15
Attendance 1 10
Contribution Of Final Examination To Overall Grade   40
Contribution Of In-Term Studies To Overall Grade   60
Total   100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5  
1 Having a theoretical background in the fields of art and design.       X    
2 To be able to apply basic design principles.       X    
3 To have creative and original thinking ability.     X      
4 To identify and solve graphic design problems.         X  
5 Ability to use current technological tools at advanced level in design processes.     X      
6 Having professional and ethical responsibility about intellectual, artistic and design works. X          
7 Ability to follow developments in Art and Design and to learn throughout life. X          
8 To present their ideas and designs effectively.       X    
9 To be able to work in a team.   X        
10 To make research, analysis and interpretation about the field.         X  

ECTS

COURSE CATEGORY Expertise/Field Courses
ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity  
Duration

(Hour)

Total Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours) 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 14 5 70
Mid-terms 1 40 40
Final examination 1 60 60
Homework 1 40 40
Total Work Load     252
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     10.08
ECTS Credit of the Course     10