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Courses - Spring 2025
JOUR
Journalism Department Site
Open Seats as of
11/21/2024 at 08:30 AM
JOUR637
(Perm Req)
Designing Stories with Motion Graphics
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, Aud
Prerequisite: Must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in JOUR652.
Credit only granted for: JOUR668I, JOUR637 or JOUR368I.
Formerly: JOUR668I.
Students learn to create motion graphics that turn data and facts into visually compelling, animated stories, using storyboarding, scripting and Adobe software. Theories and practices of animation, design and visual journalism are discussed.
Course Description: Prerequisite: JOUR603 or JOUR670.

In this course, students will learn how to create motion graphics that turn data and facts into visually compelling animated stories. Students will learn theories and practices of animation, design and visual journalism. After completing this course, students will have a solid grasp of storyboarding, scripting and creating motion graphic stories using the Adobe After Effects software.