Course Syllabus
1. Foundation & Principles
- Design Theory: Color theory, typography, composition, and visual communication.
- Digital Media: Fundamentals of digital imaging, audio, and video formats.
- Storyboarding: Narrative building, scriptwriting, and visual scripting. [1, 2, 3]
2. Graphics & Desktop Publishing
- Vector Graphics: Logo design, branding, and typography using software like Adobe Illustrator.
- Image Editing: Photo manipulation, masking, and digital painting using Adobe Photoshop or GIMP. [1, 2]
3. Audio & Video Production
- Audio Engineering: Recording, sound mixing, and editing using Audacity or Adobe Audition.
- Cinematography & Editing: Camera operation, lighting, non-linear video editing, and color grading using Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Visual Effects (VFX): Compositing, motion graphics, and special effects using Adobe After Effects. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
4. Animation (2D & 3D)
- 2D Animation: Frame-by-frame animation, keyframing, and the 12 Principles of Animation using Adobe Animate.
- 3D Animation: 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, lighting, and rendering using Autodesk Maya or Blender. [1, 2, 3, 4]
5. Web & Interactive Design
- Web Technologies: Front-end development focusing on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- UI/UX Design: Wireframing, prototyping, and responsive layout design using tools like Figma.
- Content Management Systems (CMS): Building and managing websites using WordPress. [1, 2, 3, 4]