Topics in Post-Production (378-0-25)

Topic

Motion Graphics

Instructors

Clayton Brown

Meeting Info

Online: Tues, Thurs 3:00PM - 5:50PM

Overview of class

This class will introduce you to graphic animation and special effects work. Using After Effects and Photoshop, you'll learn text animation, 2D animation, camera and motion tracking, green screen and other VFX, including the latest AI tools.

Your main project: create an opening title sequence for your own TV show concept (think about the shows you watch on streaming services; some of those opening sequences are stunning works of art. That's what you'll do!)

We'll also break down good examples and reverse-engineer how they were done. I'll post a weekly video that you watch on your own time where I dive more deeply into the concepts and techniques we're learning, assigning you a weekly exercise.

Although this is a highly creative and visually expressive class, it does require quite a bit of computer time and attention to detail.

Evaluation Method

Attendance
Case studies
Class participation
Demonstrations
Films/videos
Homework
Presentations
Project, final

Class Materials (Required)

Required materials: A computer, a good internet connection, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Class Attributes

Synchronous:Class meets remotely at scheduled time