Course Title: Motion Design
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Motion Design
Credit Points: 12.00
Important Information:
Note: From semester 2, 2025 this course changes title from Multi Media for Presentation to the new titleof Motion Design. The course retains the same code - GRAP2535
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
GRAP2535 |
Brunswick Campus |
Undergraduate |
320T Architecture & Urban Design |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2015, Sem 1 2018, Sem 1 2019 |
GRAP2535 |
Brunswick Campus |
Undergraduate |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2020, Sem 2 2020, Sem 1 2021, Sem 2 2021 |
GRAP2535 |
Brunswick Campus |
Undergraduate |
515T Creative Industries |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 1 2022, Sem 2 2022, Sem 1 2023, Sem 2 2023, Sem 1 2024, Sem 2 2024, Sem 1 2025, Sem 2 2025 |
Course Coordinator: Simon Rankin
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 9988
Course Coordinator Email: simon.rankin@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: B515.2.03
Course Coordinator Availability: By appointment
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop an understanding of the principles and techniques of motion graphics and gain the skills to apply them to your own creative projects. You will incorporate planning tools, such as scripts and storyboards to create engaging and dynamic visual content. You will use digital software to incorporate time, motion and sound into your graphic design practice, with an emphasis on creating content for social media and screen-based platforms, responding to feedback to improve the impact of your work.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
In this course you will develop the following AD022 Associate Degree in Graphic Design program learning outcomes:
1. Identify and employ a range of graphic and communication techniques in order to design, refine and produce artwork using well developed digital production skills for multiple contexts.
7. With initiative and judgement communicate effectively within relevant creative, business and industry contexts.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Plan and develop motion graphics projects using appropriate tools and techniques to meet the creative and technical requirements of the project.
2. Identify and analyse current motion graphic trends and applications.
3.Incorporate graphic design, image-making, and typography skills to design and create engaging and effective video and motion graphics for various platforms, including social media.
4. Use moving image, animation, video and sound production techniques to create content with impact and effective communication.
5. Utilise feedback, reflection, and self-evaluation to improve work.
Overview of Learning Activities
Your learning activities will take place in a computer environment using industry software. You will complete exercises and industry style briefs. You will also be required to undertake independent study.
Overview of Learning Resources
A list of recommended learning resources will be provided including books, references and web sources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning. Student learning resources also include access to computer laboratories and relevant software.
Online learning tools and content
As a student in this program, you can access online learning tools and resources for your program and associated courses from the RMIT student website.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
RMIT will provide you with specific course materials for learning through our online system (Canvas). The course and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.
RMIT Library
There are services available to support your learning through the University Library.
The library provides guides on academic referencing http://www.rmit.edu.au/library/referencing along with specific subject guides.
The University Library has extensive resources for Graphic Design students. The Library has produced a subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies http://rmit.libguides.com/graphicartanddesign
The library also provides a variety of resources including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites. You can find more information on Library services at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/library
Additional resources and/or sources to assist your learning will be identified by your course coordinator and will be made available to you as required during the teaching period.
Overview of Assessment
You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes and on your development against the program learning outcomes. Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester and feedback will be given on all assessment tasks. Assessment is as follows:
Motion Design Project 1 50%
Individual
CLO 1,2,3,4,5
Motion Design Project 2 50%
Individual
CLO 1,2,3,4,5