MOTION GRAPHICS LAB

The main objective of the subject is to impart the practical knowledge about how to make special effects for introductory logos, compositing and editing.

Exercises based on Motion Graphics in Adobe After Effects CS6:

1. Understanding Motion Graphics
2. Working with Footage
3. Working with Layers
4. Working with Shape Tool
5. Working with Keyframes
6. Using Text in After Effects
7. Working with Masks, Track Mattes, and Chroma Keys
8. Working with Effects, Presets, and Audio
9. Rendering and Exporting

Learning outcome:

Students will be able to:

1. Comprehend the logos, compositions and editing through Motion Graphics in Adobe After Effects CS6.
2. Definingfootage, layers, shapes and key-frames.   
3. Demonstrate skills to use text, masks, track mattes and chroma keys in After Effects.
4. Implementingeffects, presets, audios and rendering to build/refine logos and compositions.

Assessment Strategies:

Approach in teaching:  Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Demonstrations, Group activities, Teaching using advanced IT audio-video tools

Learning activities for the students:  Effective assignments, Giving tasks.

Assessment Strategies:

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Practical Assignments, Individual and group projects