Course Language:
English
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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 |