ANI 361: Motion Graphics

This course will introduce the student to effective communication using motion graphics, including its application in the areas of film titles, broadcast and commercial design, interactive media, and gaming. The combination of music, visuals and typography will be explored following the basic theories of kinetic composition and aesthetics. Students will study the history of the field, including the work of pioneers such as Norman McLaren, Saul Bass and Len Lye.

Sophomore Standing and one of the following: ANI 105, ANI 101, ANI 201, GD 105, ART 105, FILM 101, FILM 102 or DES 141 is a prerequisite for this class.

Fall 2025-2026

Section: 401
Class number: 12798
Meeting time: MW 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00513 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Chris Kalis | View syllabus

Spring 2024-2025

Section: 601
Class number: 35359
Meeting time: MW 11:50AM - 1:20PM
Location: 14EAS 00513 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Todd Mattei | View syllabus

Winter 2024-2025

Section: 501
Class number: 22766
Meeting time: TuTh 3:10PM - 4:40PM
Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Todd Mattei | View syllabus

Fall 2024-2025

Section: 401
Class number: 14481
Meeting time: MW 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00513 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Chris Kalis | View syllabus

Winter 2023-2024

Section: 501
Class number: 22761
Meeting time: TuTh 3:10PM - 4:40PM
Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Todd Mattei | View syllabus

Fall 2023-2024

Section: 401
Class number: 12768
Meeting time: MW 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00513 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Todd Mattei | View syllabus

Section: 402
Class number: 12980
Meeting time: TuTh 11:50AM - 1:20PM
Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Chris Kalis | View syllabus

Spring 2022-2023

Section: 602
Class number: 40415
Meeting time: MW 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Chris Kalis | View syllabus

Winter 2022-2023

Section: 501
Class number: 28689
Meeting time: TuTh 3:10PM - 4:40PM
Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Todd Mattei | View syllabus

Fall 2022-2023

Section: 401
Class number: 18386
Meeting time: MW 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00513 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Todd Mattei | View syllabus

Section: 402
Class number: 18617
Meeting time: Th 11:45AM - 3:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Chris Kalis | View syllabus

Spring 2021-2022

Section: 602
Class number: 42391
Meeting time: MW 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00513 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Todd Mattei | View syllabus

Winter 2021-2022

Section: 501
Class number: 28332
Meeting time: TuTh 3:10PM - 4:40PM
Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Todd Mattei | View syllabus

CLOSED

Fall 2021-2022

Section: 401
Class number: 3938
Meeting time: MW 11:50AM - 1:20PM
Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Chris Kalis | View syllabus

Section: 402
Class number: 4206
Meeting time: TuTh 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Location: 14EAS 00210 at Loop Campus
Instructor: Todd Mattei | View syllabus

Spring 2020-2021

Section: 601
Class number: 30577
Meeting time: TuTh 1:30PM - 3:00PM
Location: Online: Sync
Instructor: Jason Hopkins