Course Language:
English
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Course Objectives:
The aim of this course is to teach and develop the basics of creating motion design and visual effects in Adobe After Effects, which is widely used in post-production, and to provide students with essential technical skills and knowledge necessary to produce creative contents in cinema, television, and digital media.
Course Content:
This course which has practical-based content that combines theoretical and technical aspects of motion design and visual effects, covers subjects such as creating 2D and 3D graphics, shape and text animation, motion tracking techniques and creating visual effects.
Course Methodology:
1: Lecture, 2: Interactive Lecture, 15: Assignment
Course Evaluation Methods:
A: Exam, C: Assignment, E: Project / Design
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
| Learning Outcomes | Program Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| 1) Equips with the concepts and terminologies in compositing, motion design and visual effect. | 2, 4, 5, 7, 9 | 1, 2, 9 | A, C, E, F |
| 2) Develops skills in creating 2D and 3D motion graphics in conjunction with using the basic elements of design | 2, 4, 5, 7, 9 | 1,2, 9, 13, 15 | A, C, E, F |
| 3) Produces creative contents for cinema, television, and digital platforms | 2, 4, 5, 7, 9 | 1, 2, 12, 13, 15 | A, C, E, F |
| 4) Gains practical experience in motion design and visual effects | 2, 4, 5, 7, 9 | 1, 2, 9, 12, 13, 15 | A, C, E, F |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Topics | Study Materials |
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| 3 | Introduction to 2D animation: Creating basic animation with graphics and shapes | |
| 4 | Introduction to 2D animation: Creating basic animation with graphics and shapes | |
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| 6 | Working with text: Introduction to kinetic typography | |
| 7 | Working with text: Introduction to kinetic typography | |
| 8 | Midterm | |
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| 10 | Rotoscope | |
| 11 | Motion tracking technique: 3D camera tracking, motion tracking, and mask tracking | |
| 12 | Green screen keying (chrome key); Color correction and grading | |
| 13 | Practices for creating basic visual effects in cinema | |
| 14 | Practices for creating basic visual effects in cinema | |
| 15 | Render and export settings | |
| 16 | Final | |
Recommended Sources
| RECOMMENDED SOURCES | |
| Textbook | Fridsma, L. (2023). Adobe after effects classroom in a book. Adobe Press. |
| Additional Resources | |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Handed out in class; Google Classroom |
| Assignments | Handed out in class; Google Classroom |
| Exams | Handed out in class |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Midterm | 1 | 70 |
| Assignment / Project | 1 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade | 60 | |
| Contribution of In-Term Studies to Overall Grade | 40 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Course’s Contribution to Program
| COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM | ||||||
| No | Program Learning Outcomes | Contribution | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Defines basic concepts, theories, methods, and domains of study specific to radio, television and cinema by associating them with the findings and theories of humanities and social sciences. | |||||
| 2 | Demonstrates the responsibilities, effective participation, coordination, and planning skills essential for harmonious and efficient teamwork in the production processes relative to the radio, television and cinema fields. | X | ||||
| 3 | Generates media products in accordance with professional standards in various narrative forms and genres specific to the field by synthesizing up-to-date knowledge and skills for expertise acquired through applied and theoretical courses. | X | ||||
| 4 | Manifests professional knowledge and such skills as copywriting, image management, editing, sound design, producing and directing, media management in different fields of radio, television and cinema locally and globally. | X | ||||
| 5 | Holds responsibility in broadcasting by integrating national and international rules of law that media professionals should pursue with professional ethical principles. | |||||
| 6 | Comprehends the knowledge and skills related to institutional operation and management in the production and broadcasting processes of radio, television and cinema for the common interest. | X | ||||
| 7 | Evaluates radio, television and cinema fields analytically and critically from their institutional structuring to products regarding a wide range of cultural, artistic, economic, and social relations. | |||||
| 8 | Has the ability to collect visual, audio and written data, conduct research, evaluate, report and offer creative solutions in the fields of radio, television and cinema. | |||||
| 9 | Develops original projects for radio, television and cinema by following new technologies, developments, and ideas in the fields of art, culture, and media at the national and global planes. | X | ||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 15x Total course hours/week) | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice, review/week) | 15 | 4 | 60 |
| Assignment / Project | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Midterm | 1 | 6 | 4 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 6 |
| Total Workload | 132 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 5,2 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 | ||
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