DES 383
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Analog Motion
Course Description
Interdisciplinary course with a focus on stop motion animation. Illustration, photography, graphic design, animation, and hybrid majors will apply their existing skills towards the creation of short-form works using a multi-plane setup. The course is a balanced mix of theory and practice, with detailed instruction on montage, efficient storytelling, animation techniques, and the complete production pipeline. Students will complete projects for both commercial and entertainment applications. A playful, experimental approach is encouraged as students learn the foundational principles of motion design. This course has no prerequisites.
When Taught
Fall
Fixed/Max
3
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6
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Other Prerequisites
Design BFA & BA majors only.
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Time as Material
Learning Outcome
Motion design is rooted in the belief that movement is a fundamental mode of meaning-making. As with composition, form, and color, you'll learn to use time as a primary expressive element.
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Stop Motion Methods
Learning Outcome
You'll learn how principles such as easing, anticipation, and pose-to-pose translate to an analog process. You'll engage with all aspects of the stop-motion pipeline, from concept to final cut.
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Interdisciplinary Fluency
Learning Outcome
You'll stretch beyond the boundaries of your major to acquire fundamental competency in adjacent disciplines. Instruction in lighting, image capture, character design and construction, rotoscoping, and other skills will be provided.
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Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Learning Outcome
Students will work in interdisciplinary groups, building skills in collaboration and producing complex stop-motion works with more efficiency and creativity than can be done in isolation.
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Narrative Proficiency
Learning Outcome
You'll learn to use the fundamentals of semiotics and montage to create short-form, impactful content designed to engage audiences.
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Commerical Viability
Learning Outcome
Stop motion is a potent tool for brand storytelling. You will learn how to use stop motion as a high-value asset for commercial communication.
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Spiritually-Inspired Creative Process
Learning Outcome
Creativity asks you to trust that something good will happen. Learning asks you to trust that you'll eventually have clarity and power. You'll learn how to rely more on the Great Creator to lead you through creative uncertainty into light.
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Design as Service
Learning Outcome
Motion design has the special ability to delight, engage, persuade, and instruct. You'll attune your ability to discern needs and opportunities in the world and apply these abilities towards helping your fellow children of God.
