DES 383
Analog Motion
Design
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Interdisciplinary course with a focus on stop motion animation. Illustration, photography, graphic design, animation, and hybrid majors will apply their existing skills towards the creation of short-form works using a multi-plane setup. The course is a balanced mix of theory and practice, with detailed instruction on montage, efficient storytelling, animation techniques, and the complete production pipeline. Students will complete projects for both commercial and entertainment applications. A playful, experimental approach is encouraged as students learn the foundational principles of motion design. This course has no prerequisites.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Fixed
3
Fixed
6
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Design BFA & BA majors only.
Title
Narrative Theory
Learning Outcome
Students will learn to apply foundational theories such as montage and semiotics to create cleverly executed visual narratives.
Title
Designing with Time, Space, and Sound
Learning Outcome
Students will learn principles of effective film editing, gestural movement, scene composition, and sound design.
Title
Interdisciplinary Skill-Building
Learning Outcome
Students will learn how to apply and expand their existing skill sets towards disciplines outside of their major. They will develop a greater ability to navigate the cross-disciplinary nature of the creative industry.
Title
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Learning Outcome
Students will work in interdisciplinary groups, building skills in collaboration and producing complex stop-motion works with more efficiency and creativity than can be done in isolation.
Title
Technical Expertise
Learning Outcome
Students will become more agile when working with a wide variety of physical and digital tools. Students will work with set equipment, cameras and lights, puppet construction, physical and digital image-making, film editing, sound capture, post-production effects, etc.
Title
Presentation Skills
Learning Outcome
Students will learn to communicate their ideas to audiences at key stages in the production pipeline. Writing and speaking skills will develop as students learn to present to clients in a professional context.
