ANIMATION & MOTION GRAPHICS

This class will help prepare you for the entrance into the 3D Animation/Motion Graphics Industry. Gain the knowledge and skills that will give you a headstart in this fun and exciting field. You will explore digital animation using industry-standard software with practical applications for commercial art assignments. Emphasis will be on developing technique, style and concept in order to create original, dynamic, commercially viable digital illustrations and designs.

Some of the things we will cover are:

               •   • Knowledge/training of necessary software you will need to enter the animation/motion graphics industry such as Autodesk Maya, Sketchbook Designer Pro and Mudbox, Adobe After Effects, Adobe CC Animate, Unity, Blender and more.
• Other skills such as illustration, design principles, color comprehension, animation history and film studies.
• Industry association; the needs of the industry and how to apply for a job.
• Discussion of varying animation careers; animation positions and entry level positions (Animator, Motion Graphics Artist, Layout/Background Artist, Storyboard Artist, Game Designer, Lighting Specialist, Illustrator, Rotoscoping etc.)

• Animation Portfolio Development.