FAS 378 - Motion Art

An examination of the procedural, historical, and conceptual aspects of motion in media including motion graphics, animation, and video. The course focuses on motion art design principles and introduces two animation and video authoring software applications: Adobe Flash and Final Cut Pro. Adobe After Effects software will be introduced for use in type animation. Students will have the opportunity to develop a variety of creative products that incorporate animation and videography with an emphasis on display on the Web. The art of storytelling, abstraction, metaphor, and narrative language will also be explored. No previous programming knowledge required. (Formerly FA 369)

Four credits.