Access to Motion Graphics

Print PageSend to friend The motion graphics industry moves at a fast pace, with new developments in software and techniques all the time. Motion graphics can incorporate film, digital video, moving type,  stop-motion animation and 3d elements all of which can be used individually or together by a designer. The use of a time line together with sound can take the viewer on a visual journey. Motion graphics can be seen everywhere as advertisements, in title sequences or as a moving diagram in a documentary. A sequence of motion graphics is usually one aspect of a bigger piece of multimedia such as a DVD, a TV documentary, a game or even a film.

This course offers a thorough practical and theoretical grounding in all aspects of motion graphics for today's designers. You will be able to develop a body of work in the form of a showreel which will enable you to progress to higher education, or to full time employment. You will be working with cutting-edge practitioners and Apple Certified Trainers in this very popular and expanding field of creative computing.
The course is structured around workshops where digital compositing and animation concepts will be explored in detail. You will benefit from working on a range of industry-based projects, enabling you to have a very good insight into the real work environment.

Check out one of our Students' videos...


This video was created by THC Student Tom Stewart whilst studying on Access to Motion Graphics


Skills covered include:

• Contextual studies
• Development of storyboards
• Planning and realizing of own projects
• Digital compositing and motion tracking
• Workflow
• Showreel

Resources:
You will benefit from the use of green screen techniques, high definition video camera and using PFHoe for motion tracking to realise your ideas. To achieve this you will be working with the following Industry standard software:
Adobe Creative Suite CS5, Cinema 4D, Apple Final Cut Studio 3, After Effects CS3 and PFHoe.

Entry Requirements:
A qualification at level 2 and/or a strong portfolio or show-reel of creative work, which demonstrates a commitment to continued study in your chosen area. Also, an awareness of contemporary practice in your area of interest and an ability to discuss this at interview.