MOD-601 MOTION DESIGN STUDIO I

This is the first in a series of studio courses on,the MF and MFA Motion Design programs. These,studio courses enable students explore modes of,moving image narrative. Building on technical,courses in the program curriculum, students will,use the analysis and critique of contemporary,narratives to develop their own motion design,methodology.

Credits: 3

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MOD-602 MOTION DESIGN STUDIO II

This is the second in a series of studio courses,on the MF and MFA Motion Design programs. These,studio courses enable students explore modes of,moving image narrative. Building on technical,courses in the program curriculum, students will,use the analysis and critique of contemporary,narratives to develop their own motion design,methodology.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

MOD-621 IMAGE, SOUND AND TEXT

This course teaches audio-visual enhancement, and,enables students to integrate image, audio,,written text, and other forms of semiotic coding. ,Students will explore synergistic combinations of,multi-sensual signals and communication codes.

Credits: 3

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MOD-622 VISUAL NARRATIVE (STORYTELLING)

Working in response to real-life topics and,themes, students will learn about storytelling,with visual narratives. They will learn,storyboarding methods, and about the sequencing of,images to construct and arrange narrative,concepts. They will advance their ability to use,moving image in coherent non-verbal storytelling,and draw upon narrative communication theory and,the practice of others, to inform their own,practice. Students will develop their,understanding of constructing and critiquing,moving image narratives, and the use of image in,non-verbal storytelling and essaying.

Credits: 3

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MOD-631 2D ANIMATION PRINCIPLES

This course teaches 2D digital animation,techniques to students who have already,demonstrated an accomplished skillset and advanced,understanding of visual language. Students will,be introduced to software and digital techniques,in creating and finessing 2D images and narratives,that move.

Credits: 3

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