Film, Video, and Broadcasting

CERTIFICATE IN MOTIONOGRAPHY

Explore the fundamental principles of motionography, which blends art and technology to create dynamic visuals for the screen. Become familiar with the processes of creating effective titles and sequences for broadcast graphics, film titles, or commercials.

Understand how to create engaging visual imagery, to generate unique ideas, and to develop color palettes that support your concept. Learn how to harness color and choose typography to fit the delivery mechanism: television, cinema, computer monitor, or mobile screen. Learn industry standard image-manipulation software: Adobe Photoshop and Adobe AfterEffects. Apply verything to an concluding individual project.

Upon completion of the program, students have an understanding of:

  • Conception and visualization of projects.
  • Problem solving through brainstorming, visual storytelling, and lateral thinking.
  • Typography for effective communications.
  • Proficiency with industry standard software applications.
  • Color systems for the screen.
  • Organizing and digitization of data.
  • Generating titles and graphics.
  • Motionography project planning process and workflow.
  • The design process from concept to completion.
  • How to develop and strengthen unique style and vision.
  • Industry practices.
  • To earn the certificate, an average grade of B or higher is required, indicating successful completion of nine required courses.

    Note: This certificate, formerly the Certificate in Visual Effects, has been retitled and restructured.

     

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    Required Courses
    (9 of these courses are required)
     
           
    Color Systems
    Gain a comprehensive understanding of color modes, including RGB for light-based projects such as broadcast, CMYK and flat colors for print projects, and hexidecimal for...

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      PHTG1-CE9223 $295  
    Photoshop I: Foundations
    Adobe Photoshop, the leading design and production software for raster images, is used to develop multimedia, print materials, and Web graphics. Learn the essential features...

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      PHTG1-CE9003 $495  
    2D Design Principles
    Appreciating visual grammar is the first step toward creating work that resonates. Understand the elements of form and the principles of composition to better create...

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      FUND1-CE9220 $495  
    Conceptualization
    Learn the methods that professionals use throughout the creative process and discover how to generate powerful and effective design concepts. Participate in a series of...

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      FUND1-CE9221 $495  
    Color Harmony
    Color can evoke a spectrum of emotional responses, making it one of the most essential subjects for budding designers to explore. Study color from an...

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      FUND1-CE9102 $495  
    Typography I: Letterform
    Typography is a powerful communication tool--its use sets great designers apart from just good ones. Designed for those interested in creating effective communications, this course...

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      FUND1-CE9015 $495  
    After Effects I: Foundations
    Adobe After Effects, the industry standard for creating 2D animation and visual effects, is used to create motion graphics for broadcast, film, video, and the...

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      VFXX1-CE9230 $495  
    After Effects II: Essentials
    Expand your current knowledge of Adobe After Effects and take your multimedia project to the next level. Use intermediate tools and techniques including stacking order,...

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      VFXX1-CE9256 $495  
    Motionography Project
    Learn how to conceptualize and create artwork that communicates through movement. Create multimedia projects that address real-world limitations--such as finite budgets and schedules--yet are visually...

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      VFXX1-CE9401 $950  
           
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