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Metropolitan Community College
Course Syllabus –Fall Quarter 2014
Title: |
Design For Motion Graphics 1 |
Prefix/Section: |
DIMA 1450-1A |
Credit Hours: |
4.5 |
DATE CLASS BEGINS: |
tuesday, september 2, 2014 |
DATE CLASS ENDS: |
thursday, november 13, 2014 |
DATES CLASS DOES NOT MEET: |
NA |
Meeting Day/Time: |
tues.-thurs. 12:30 am-3:30 pm |
Last Day to Withdraw |
october 30, 2014 |
Delivery Type: |
Classroom |
Class Location: |
EVC Room 416 |
Lab Location: |
EVC Room 416 |
Course Web Address: |
www.rebeccahermann.com/classes |
CONTACT INFORMATION
Instructor Name: |
Becky Hermann |
Office Location: |
EVC Room 332 |
Office Telephone: |
(402) 289-1369 |
Facsimile: |
(402) 289-1236 |
Office Hours: |
tues 3:30-7:30 pm, thurs 3:30-5:30 |
Email Address: |
bhermann@mccneb.edu |
Faculty Web Site: |
www.rebeccahermann.com/classes |
Academic Program Area: |
Humanities and Visual Arts 402-289-1306 |
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COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students explore visual design concepts related to motion graphics. Adobe Photoshop and After Effects are the primary software used to compose still images, live-action video, and animation for television, film, and new media. This course provides the student with the necessary technical software applications to produce title sequences, station identification, key-frame animation, and info-graphics.
PREREQUISITE or CO-REQUISITE: There are no prerequisites for this course.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Name and recognize graphic formats for broadcast and other output.
2. Create key-frame animation and composite it with video.
3. Create typographic title sequences.
4. Develop an understanding for design concepts relating to motion graphics
5. Create info-graphics according to a given set of criteria.
REQUIRED/SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:
Portable storage device (you will need a compatible format to back up your work)
Headphones
COURSE STRUCTURE
This course is lab-based. It will consist of lectures, demonstrations and discussions, but learning is done primarily through hands on experience with the software used to complete projects that are visually and conceptually challenging. It will be necessary for students to work outside of class time to complete all coursework.
COURSE ASSESSMENT
TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS/ASSIGNMENTS
1. Reading the User Guide, Tutorial, class handouts. 2. Constructing
images through sketchbooks and software and peripherals. 3. Critiques.
4. Self-instigated visual and conceptual research
Grading Policy
Final Course Grades are determined by cumulative quarter work, attendance, and participation, as well as on Final Project Presentations and content.
Class Exercises
(40%)
Each class period will be spent working on exercises designed to take the student through technical aspects of the software while encouraging the development of and understanding of creative problem-solving skills.
Exercises will result in QuickTime movies which will be placed in the hand-in folder in the class folder on the network. Each exercise must be clearly named with student name, exercise number and .mov and placed in the HAND-IN folder.
Exercise/assignments will be finished (to a degree) in time for critique and placed in QuickTime folder.
After showing project and getting feedback from class and instructor, student may re-do the assignment and place it in the HAND-IN folder.
Exercises will be graded as a whole. The only way to get credit for each exercise is to show it in class AND place in hand-in folder.
Projects (40%)
Projects are exercises taken further with consideration for interesting and creative solutions. Projects must follow the criteria stated on project description page. Due at the end of the quarter is ONE DVD that contains a reel with 2 projects. The reel should begin with student’s name, one motion logo, followed by the 2 projects, each project introduced with a title identifier (project 1: kinetic typography, etc…)
Project #1 Kinetic Typography motion design
Create a kinetic typographic motion design piece from a well-known clip of audio (whole or partial) in which the visual style/presentation contrasts or compliments the audio.
Project #2 A How-To/Instructional Motion Design piece
Final movie should be 30-60 seconds. For this project you have the option of working with one other person. Make sure all credits are given at the end.
Choosing a HOW-TO:
Illustrate in photos, illustration, video, and/or any other means, directions to do or make something. This could be a recipe, putting together something, etc… As long as it is instructional. The flavor can be serious or funny; it is up to the student.
The Final Projects will be graded on 1. following criteria 2. Use of design elements and principles 3. Craftsmanship 4. Deadlines met
Organization and Participation (20 %)
Participation means following expectations written below; being at every class, on time and offering constructive criticism to classmates. It also means being able to take criticism of one's own work. Participation will also mean having work completed for the assigned due dates.
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| 91-100 |
= A |
Excellent |
| 81-90 |
= B |
Above Average |
| 71-80 |
= C |
Average |
| 61-70 |
= D |
Below Average |
| 60-0 |
= F |
Failure |
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FX |
attendance-related failure |
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I |
Incomplete |
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Maintenance of Student Records
- Exercises and Projects will be turned in at the end of the quarter.
- All assignments will be returned to the student after grading.
- Grade books (grade spreadsheets) should be kept by the instructor for a minimum of one (1) year.
- Student tests, papers, projects, etc., that were graded by faculty for determining the final grade and were not returned to the student, should be kept for one (1) year. All assignments not picked up by students should be in the faculty office room 332.
INSTRUCTOR’S EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS
Required Expectations
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Attendance/Participation
To confirm each student’s eligibility to remain registered for the class, the instructor will officially report attendance/participation on or before the Census Date.
This course requires regular attendance. It also requires extra time to be spent outside of class. If this class meets a total of 11 times, each student is allowed two (2) absences. Three absences will result in a lowering of your grade by one letter. Each additional two absences will result in another letter grade reduction.
If this class meets 22 times, each student is allowed 3 absences. Four absences will result in the course grade being dropped one letter grade. Any student acquiring eight (8) absences will be recommended for Instructor Withdrawal.
Three tardies will equal one absence.
- Attendance, active participation and/or timely submission of assignments affects learning and grades. To remain eligible for financial aid, students are responsible for meeting Standards of Academic Progress. WX, Participation, F, and FX information is posted at https://myway.mccneb.edu/employees/Pages/Faculty-and-Staff-Resources.aspx.
- Attendance/Participation Reporting: To confirm each student’s eligibility to remain registered for the class, the instructor will officially report attendance/participation on or before the Census Date. Students in this section of DIMA 1450 must attend a class meeting by march 11, 2014.
- FX: An FX is a final grade given to a student who stops attending a class, does not return, and fails.
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- Participation
Participation means following expectations written below; being at every class, on time and offering constructive criticism to classmates. It also means being able to take criticism of one's own work. Participation will also mean having work completed for the assigned due dates.
Expectations
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Disruptive Classroom Behavior will not be tolerated
Portable Electronic Devices Usage-no talking on cell phones in the Visual Arts Lab
*Internet Use During Class is restricted to class assignments. Classtime will be spent drawing, critiquing, and other activities conducive to learning and practicing drawing. There is no time allowed or tolerance for playing games on the computer, texting, or any other activities that detract from these class processes. Anyone playing computer games during class will receive a lower grade for the course.
COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS:
When you communicate with others in this course, you must follow the Student Conduct Code (mccneb.smartcatalogiq.com/en/current/Course-Catalog/Student-Services/Student-Conduct), which calls for responsible and cooperative behavior. Please think critically, ask questions, and challenge ideas, but also show respect for the opinions of others, respond to them politely, and maintain the confidentiality of thoughts expressed in the class. You may also wish to review information at www.albion.com/netiquette.
RECORDING IN THE CLASSROOM:
Students may not video or audio record class sessions without the instructor’s knowledge and permission. If recording of class sessions is authorized as a reasonable accommodation under Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the instructor must have the appropriate documentation from College Disability Support Services. Permitted recordings are to be used only for the individual student’s educational review of the class session and may not be reproduced, posted, sold or distributed to others. Students who violate this policy are subject to disciplinary procedures as outlined in the Student Conduct Code.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
Students are reminded that materials they use as sources for classwork may be subject to copyright protection. Additional information about copyright is provided on the library website at www.mccneb.edu/library or by your instructor. In response to incidents of student dishonesty (cheating, plagiarism, illegal peer-to-peer file sharing, etc.), the College imposes specific actions that may include receiving a failing grade on a test, failure in the course, suspension from the College, or dismissal from the College. Disciplinary procedures are available in the Advising/Counseling Centers or at www.mccneb.edu/procedures/V-4_Student_Conduct_and_Discipline.pdf.
STUDENT WITHDRAWAL:
If you cannot participate in and complete this course, you should officially withdraw through My Services on the MCC My Way portal at myway.mccneb.edu or by calling Central Registration at 402-457-5231 or 1-800-228-9553. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a failing (F) grade. The last date to withdraw is noted in the CLASS IDENTIFICATION section of this syllabus.
TURNITIN.COM:
To promote ethical use of source materials and integrity in students' written work, Metropolitan Community College subscribes to Turnitin.com, a service that provides document source analysis in order to detect plagiarism. Students enrolled in this class agree that all required work may be submitted by the instructor to Turnitin.com.
Notice: This syllabus is written as an expectation of class topics, learning activities, and expected learning outcomes. However, the instructor reserves the right to make changes in this schedule that may result in enhanced or more effective learning for students. These modifications will not substantially change the intent or objectives of this course and will be done within the policies and guidelines of Metropolitan Community College.
LEARNING SUPPORT
MCC's Learning and Tutoring Centers, Math Centers, and Writing Centers offer friendly, supportive learning environments that can help students achieve educational success. Staff members in these centers provide free drop-in assistance with basic computing, reading, math, and writing skills. Self-paced, computer-assisted instructional support in reading, vocabulary, typing, English as a Second Language, and online course orientation is also available.
Detailed information about the Learning and Tutoring, Math, and Writing Centers is in the My Way portal, the College Catalog, and online at http://www.mccneb.edu/ltc/.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Metropolitan Community College will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with documented qualifying disabilities. It is the student’s responsibility to request accommodations from Disability Support Services (DSS) located in each Student Services Office. After students have arranged for accommodations with DSS, the student and instructor should privately discuss these accommodations. For further information, please contact DSS or visit http://www.mccneb.edu/dss/.
NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
Metropolitan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, disability or sexual orientation in admission or access to its programs and activities or in its treatment or hiring of employees.
TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT
For assistance with student email, passwords, and most other MCC technology, contact the Help Desk at 402-457-2900 or mcchelpdesk@mccneb.edu.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
By using the information technology systems at MCC (including the computer systems and phones), you acknowledge and consent to the conditions of use as set forth in the Metropolitan Community College Procedures Memorandum on Acceptable Use of Information Technology and Resources. It is your responsibility as a student to be familiar with these procedures. The full text of the Procedures Memorandum may be found at the following website: http://www.mccneb.edu/procedures/X-15_Technology_Resources_Use.pdf.
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