| CODE | DGA2014 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Motion Graphics and Compositing | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 02 - Years 2, 3 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Digital Arts | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit will focus on the manipulation and integration of 2D digital moving images. It aims to provide a solid understanding of broadcast principles, from image capturing to the final rendering. Lighting and the use of colour will be explored in order to enhance the understanding of visual aesthetics. By applying these processes to practical exercises, students will learn skills in basic motion graphics, compositing and digital production techniques. Study-unit Aims: - To deepen students鈥� knowledge and skills in motion graphics and compositing; - To get students to work with both sound and vision; - To enhance students鈥� ability in integrating live footage with animated graphics; - To place students in a realistic post-production environment. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will: - become proficient in the creation of motion graphics for television, movie and music videos; - become familiar with compositing of digital graphics with live imagery; - become familiar with the aesthetics of today鈥檚 animated sequences. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will: - be able to create motion graphics for television, movie and music videos; - be able to demonstrate an understanding of the processes of compositing; - be able to create some special effects. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Braha, Y. & Bryne, B. (2010). Creative Motion Graphic Titling for Film, Video, and the Web: Dynamic Motion Graphic Title Design, Focal Press. - Betancourt, M. (2013). The History of Motion Graphics, Wildside Press. - Woolman, M. (2004). Motion Design: Moving Graphics for Television, Music, Video, Cinema and Digital Interfaces, Rotovision. - Woolman, M. (2005). Type in Motion 2, Thanes & Hudson. Other journal articles related to the topic will be made available on the study-unit e-Learning website. |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | All coursework tasks must be completed and submitted for assessment for a final grade to be received. Additional Notes: For Visiting students: Acceptance into the course will be at the discretion of the lecturer, after prior correspondence, which will require a portfolio of work, to verify suitability in basic skills of compositing in non-linear video editors, as well a medium understanding of DSLR filmography. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Studio Practice | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Daniel Zerafa |
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The availability of optional units may be subject to timetabling constraints. Units not attracting a sufficient number of registrations may be withdrawn without notice. It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2025/6. It may be subject to change in subsequent years. |
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