Semester: 7
ECTS: 5
Lectures: 15
Practice sessions: 30
Independent work: 105
Module Code: 24-421-0307
Semester: 7
ECTS: 5
Lectures: 15
Practice sessions: 30
Independent work: 105
Module Code: 24-421-0307

Module title:


Motion graphics

Lecturers and associates:



Module overview:


The objective of this course is to enable students to learn to:
creating multipurpose animation, effects and communication in a clear way in the television, internet and dedicated film industries
apply different concepts, methods and best practical solutions through analysis of film, television and video industry examples
use tools to create basic graphic elements such as signature bars, titles, subtitles and various other elements
use tools such as animation of vector graphics, elements, text and the like on various digital platforms
use tools to create the entire project when creating moving graphics
application of stylistic and film grammar with clearly defined and set goals.

The course is taught through the integration of theory, knowledge and individual practical learning and problem solving. The assessment of the course is based on individual student projects, and homework assignments with an individual approach. The individual student project is based on an individual practical approach with animation and the application of visual effects and motion graphics.

This course is part of the media core of the study, actively guiding students through visual effects and motion graphics. The skills acquired in this course will significantly contribute to the other next basic media courses.
In this course students will learn:
use various graphic elements in the film, television and video industry
use programs to create a moving graphics element according to the needs of the project
use a program for animation and customization elements in various digital formats
use a program to process graphics according to standards
design and create the entire content of moving graphics according to the needs of the market
edit and apply moving graphics according to projects such as ads, television conditions and educational content
independently create and create a complete motion graphics project for a specific format

Literature:


Required readings:
1. Fridsma, L. andGyncild, B. (2021) Adobe After Effects Classroom in a Book, [s.l.]: Adobe Press
2. Owens, J. (2021) Video Production Handbook. 6th edition. NY: Taylor and Francis
3. Millerson, G. (2008) Video Production Handbook. 4th edition. Waltham, MA: Focal Press

Supplementary readings:
1. After Effects Apprentice_ Real-World Skills for the Aspiring Motion Graphics Artist - TRISH and CHRIS MEYER
2. Art and Science of Digital Compositing, Second Edition Technique Computer Graphics) by Ron Brinkmann
3. Digital Compositing for Film and Video - Steve Wright