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VISC 200 - Motion Graphics


PREREQUISITES: VISC 101 - Design Fundamentals  and VISC 102 - Raster Graphics I  and VISC 115 - Vector Graphics and Publication Design I 
PROGRAM: Visual Communications
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2016

Examines the virtual world of 2-D and how it can be applied as an illustration and animation element in multimedia. Students explore navigation, modeling, rendering, animation, and camera and lighting techniques.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Develop advanced creative interfaces for use in multimedia projects.
  2. Integrate the principles of good multimedia design with a strong focus on the aesthetic component including research, brainstorming, and storyboarding.
  3. Synchronize animation and sound.
  4. Incorporate various mediums, including sound, images, audio, etc.
  5. Describe the different roles of a multimedia producer within the industry.
  6. Analyze the use of multimedia as a marketing tool.
  7. Appraise and integrate different content and software to achieve one product.
  8. Use basic programming skills to add functionality to a project.
  9. Implement usability and functionality testing processes.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
  • Introduction to multimedia
  • Interactivity and scripting
  • Presentation software
  • Usability and functionality and testing
  • The multimedia production process
  • Animation techniques
  • Media development techniques (animation, sound, video, copywriting, developing a script)
  • Storyboarding and concept mapping

Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)