CGT Courses
Course - CGT 215
Course Title: Motion Graphics 1 - After Effects
Credit Hours: (3- 0) 3 Cr. Hrs.
Description:
This course develops creative freedom and control for designing sophisticated motion graphics and visual effects for film, video, multimedia and the Web. Students will integrate previously learned applications into motion-graphics using Adobe After Effect and/or related applications. Students will develop an understanding of motion control and keying capabilities plus audio and visual effects.
Prerequisite:
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
- CGT 109
- CGT 123 and
- CGT 125
Competencies:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Define common computer graphic file formats and be able to integrate pixel and vector based graphic images with audio files.
- Discuss the parameters of tool sets and how they can modify image structures and object location.
- Demonstrate how audio and visual elements can be coordinated and synchronized to develop an emotion and/or impression.
- Work with track hierarchy, image fading and key frame development.
- Develop experience with motion settings and the control of actions within a frame structure.
- Discuss how to integrate these skills with multiple motion graphics media and high-end production suites.