Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

Knowing the basics of layout and storyboarding for moving content, typography in motion, particle effects for moving graphics, infographics in motion, as well as the basics of character animation for motion graphics, using 2D and 3D software for creating graphics in motion, basics of using generative artificial intelligence tools for motion graphics. Audio and image synchronising, rhythm as an element. Publish video and graphics for different platforms.

Content (course unit)

Graphics in Motion:
• Publishing video and graphics for different platforms.
• Relations of visual design and audio in motion graphics.
• Software, layouts and storyboarding for motion graphics.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student:
• Is able to identify and define phenomena and basic concepts related to motion graphics.
• Performs the assigned tasks under supervision/assistance. Knows different procedures but cannot justify their choices. Performs routine, pre-learned tasks.
• Has some knowledge of how to give and receive feedback. Examines and evaluates things from a personal point of view. Works adequately in a group. Identifies practices important in the field of motion graphics. Takes responsibility for their own performance.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student:
• Outlines the relationships between phenomena and concepts related to the field of motion graphics. Is able to understand how visual design principles can be applied to graphics in motion.
• Is able to choose the most suitable procedure from different options and justify their choice. Shows a good visual eye and is able to express their ideas visually. Strong visual ideas and an understanding of composition, form and colour principles.
• Is able to give and receive feedback actively and constructively. Examines and evaluates issues from both their own perspective and that of their community. Is able to cooperate responsibly and ready to develop their interaction skills further.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student:
• Shows professional qualities and visual thinking in the given tasks.
• Understands large-scale entities in motion graphic design and the relationships between them. Is able to generalise, analyse and connect within a professional context.
• Is able to look for different operating methods and solution options, justify choices and try out new methods. Evaluate solutions creatively and create new ones​. Finds new and insightful solutions to express their message visually.
• Uses feedback systematically as a tool for professional growth and that of their community. Examine and evaluate themselves and the community or work entity in which they work in their own professional field. Is able to cooperate and act responsibly, flexibly and constructively.

Assessment scale

0-5