DES 280
Motion Concepts
Design
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Studio course instructing students in the art of design and communication with motion and sound. Design principles, editing, and narrative concepts are employed to create short motion design projects.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, and Spring
Grade Rule
Standard Grade Rule: A B C D E I
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
6
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Department of Design BFA and BA majors only.
Title
Story and Mood
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to create a story and mood with movement and animation using editing to control the story.
Title
Designing with Time, Space, and Sound
Learning Outcome
Students will create projects that demonstrate understanding of time, 2D and 3D space, and sound.
Title
Motion Graphics Projects
Learning Outcome
Students apply design principles and narrative techniques to animation and motion graphics projects using current professional standard tools.
Title
Written and Oral Communication
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to effectively explain and defend their work using written and oral communication skills.
