DES 480
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3D Motion
Course Description
Continues the exploration of design and communication with motion and animation, including and especially designing in 3-D spaces. Design principles and storytelling concepts are employed to create short motion design projects.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
6
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Dept of Design majors, or instructor consent only.
Title
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.
Title
Dimensional Fluency
Learning Outcome
As with sculpture or set design, you'll develop artistic sensibility and technical proficiency in manipulating 3D form and space.
Title
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.
Title
Conceptual Thinking
Learning Outcome
You'll invent forward-thinking, culturally relevant concepts that influence audiences while surpassing the cliché and uninspired. You'll learn to effectively use mood and emotion to bring weight to your work.
Title
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.
Title
Interdisciplinary Agility
Learning Outcome
In addition to applying course knowledge to your major, you'll expand your understanding beyond a 'siloed' mindset. You'll develop skilled use of design principles across disciplines, and understand techniques for effectively combining different media.
Title
Portfolio Building
Learning Outcome
You'll create compelling work that fits well in the context of your personal portfolio.
