This microcredential provides a first-year achievement for Motion Media majors, as
well as a valuable credential for those looking to improve their skills for employment.
It helps students build their portfolios and complete coursework beneficial for transfer.
Students will gain skills in 2D animation principles, as well as introductory use
of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects. This is the first of two microcredentials
in Motion Media.
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This course introduces the tools, media, and theory used to create a drawing. It includes
the fundamentals of perspective, the theory of light and shade, and a survey of graphic
representation. Projects focus on proportion and placement, volume and structure,
and value with tone.
Figure Drawing 1FA1033 cr.
This course provides an introduction to drawing the human figure, focusing on the
body’s geometric and anatomical structure. Classroom work consists of drawing from
a live model and plaster sculpture casts, with an emphasis on hierarchy of form. Studio
work is supplemented by lectures and critiques on the principles of accurate representation
of the human form, including gesture, proportion, anatomy, and light.
Digital Applications 1GD1453 cr.
This course introduces contemporary text manipulation, digital imaging, and digital
illustration software. Student projects demonstrate knowledge of both the software
and the interfaces between page layout, raster graphics, and vector graphics. No previous
software knowledge is required.
Motion GraphicsCG2143 cr.
This course provides an introduction to methods for producing motion graphics. Through
problem-solving and hands-on projects, students learn to plan, storyboard, sequence,
and compose designs for multimedia production. Topics include image manipulation,
production timelines, graphical requirements, and designing still images integrated
with the aesthetic principles of 2D, 3D, and 4D design in a studio environment.
Motion Media 1: FundamentalsMM1013 cr.
This course covers the theory, role, scope, and practice of fundamental multimedia
technologies, focusing on creating motion media that communicates effectively with
an audience. Students will examine both traditional and digital animation techniques,
with an emphasis on producing animated content.
