Moving Images

Course Code:

VCD 274

Course Period:

Spring

Course Type:

Core

P:

2

Lab:

2

Credits:

3

ECTS:

6

Prerequisite Courses:

Digital Design and Illustration

Course Language:

English

Course Objectives:

Moving images course introduces students to the principles and components of moving images with studio practice at the beginning stage. Students gain a solid foundation in motion graphics, animation and effects, which will support their creativity and increase their digital skills. Students develop their work in many project files. The moving images course introduces students to the principles and components of motion pictures at the beginning stage. Students gain a solid foundation in motion graphics, animation and effects that will support their creativity and increase their digital skills. Students develop their work in many project files.

Course Content:

Creates moving objects and animations with various visuals and solid models within the scope of the course. In addition, he learns to create a video output as part of the project.

Course Methodology:

1-Lecture, 2-Interactive Lecture, 5-Problem Solving

Course Evaluation Methods:

A-Exam, B-Oral Exam / Presentation, C-Assignment

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Learning Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1. Shows and discusses the theoretical principles of moving images.	1	1,2,5	A,B,C
2. Performs creative movement ideas in animation.	3	1,2,5	A,B,C
3. Determines and applies the importance of motion design and visualization and storytelling techniques.	4	1,2,5	A,B,C
4. Applies typography, color theory, balance & weight, grids & layouts, space.	8	1,2,5	A,B,C
5. Designs and implements creative thinking ideas.	9,10	1,2,5	A,B,C

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Introduction-preparation for the first composition
2	Sampling of animated visual designs and elements. login, basic interface
3	First composition structure, basic animation techniques
4	3D - 2D combination techniques and masking
5	Working with 2D- 3D Camera, Text tool, simple text, anchor, text animation
6	Keyframe, motion path, keyframe assistant, linear vs bezier
7	Creating 3D logo and text designs as Student Presentations
8	Midterm Exam is to bring together all learned in one complete project.
9	Adjustment layers, wiggler, FX filtrers
10	Parent objects, 3D Camera, light, reflections and shadows
11	3D Camera, green screen compositing
12	All Tracking samples and Stabilizing
13	Working with add-on filters and creating animations
14	Particles and other effective patches.
15	Creating animations with special effects
16	Final Exam

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook	Motion graphic design, fine art animation: principles and practice / Jon S. Krasner. Boston: Elsevier/Focal Press, 2004

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents	Drive Dropbox
Assignments	Drive Dropbox

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	NUMBER	PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms	1	40
Final	1	60
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’S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
No	Program Learning Outcomes	Contribution
No	Program Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses technical and academic knowledge accumulated in visual communication design field for authentic projects.					X
2	Designs 2 and 3 dimensional creative products considering the aesthetic rules.			X
3	Employs efficiently the technical innovations required by the professional field.					X
4	Analyses problems related to the field starting from the concept and develops appropriate projects for the targeted audience.					X
5	Behaves according to the national and international professional ethical principles.			X
6	Builds awareness to universal and social problems by developed projects and offers solutions to them.		X
7	Gains sectoral experience by compulsory internship, relates academic knowledge with field experience.	X
8	Grasps the importance of interdisciplinary working by lifelong learning mind-set and collaborates with different teams.					X
9	Develops concepts and puts forth innovative and authentic works to enrich the cultural and artistic accumulation related to the field.					X
10	Transforms the creative ideas into moving and interactive visual expressions, executes multi-dimensional designs.					X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Course Duration	14	4	56
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	14	6	84
Mid-terms	1	4	4
Final	1	4	4
Total Workload			148
Total Workload / 25 (s)			5,92
ECTS Credit of the Course			6

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