Week 16 Day 2 - Wednesday, May 1 - Homework

Final Critique scheduled for Monday, May 6, 10:00am-12:00pm*

1. Title Sequence Project Files due on USB stick at 9:50am.

Place all files in a folder called "YourName_TitleSeq", which includes:

• Process Files Folder (mind map, brainstorm sketches, notes, etc as PDF/JPG)
• Design Files Folder (Visual Boards saved as both native PSD and as JPG)
• Final Animatic (rough animation in quicktime H.264 format)
  

*If you have a final exam/review that conflicts during this time, you must talk to me in advance

2. Any revisions made to previous projects or exercises also due on USB stick (in folder labeled "YourName_RevisedWork") at 9:50am on Monday, May 6.

3. Complete course evaluations for ART380 (Digital Imaging) by end of today's class

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Week 16 Day 1 - Monday, April 29 - Homework

1. Fill out course evaluations for ART380 by Sunday, May 5.

https://vandalweb.uidaho.edu/PROD/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin?ret_code=I. 

2. Revise Visual Boards and create rough animatic for Title Sequence Project. 

 

Final project critique will take place Monday, May 6, 10:00am-12:00pm. 

 

Any revisions made to previous projects or exercises also due Monday, May 6, 10:00am-12:00pm.

Week 15 Day 1 - Monday, April 22 - Homework

1. Fill out course evaluations for ART380 by Sunday, May 5.

https://vandalweb.uidaho.edu/PROD/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin?ret_code=I. 

2. Work on Visual Boards for Title Sequence Project. Midpoint crits will take place Monday, April 29, 8:30am. Must see all frames that include imagery and cast/crew credits at this time.

Week 14 Day 2 - Wednesday April 17, Homework

1. Fill out course evaluations for ART380 by Sunday, May 5.

https://vandalweb.uidaho.edu/PROD/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin?ret_code=I. 

2. Work on Visual Boards for Title Sequence Project. Midpoint crits will take place Monday, April 29, 8:30am. Must see all frames that include imagery and cast/crew credits at this time. Visual boards for at least 2 cast/crew names due for review by next class.

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Week 13 Day 1 - Monday April 8 - Homework

1. Choose film (from pre-approved list) due Wednesday, April 10, 8:30am and watch film at least once through by next Monday, April 15.

As part of the title sequence process, you will be expected to watch, analyze and research the film. Study the characters, plot, metaphors and conceptual themes. Go beyond the literal interpretation of the film. Think analytically, metaphorically, conceptually and abstractly. Project should not simply visualize the literal plot summary or simple character representations.

It is recommended you research and analyze existing title sequence pieces (as well
as other motion design and graphic design pieces) to get inspiration. You can learn a lot simply through observation and analysis. Remember to take in consideration typefaces, visual hierarchy, positioning/alignment, composition, color and fundamental design principles while developing your design boards.

Title Sequence Resources + Visual Boards

Visual boards are well developed and fully designed storyboards that map out all content and aesthetic choices that will be animated in a motion design segment. Motion designers  often create visual boards to pitch ideas and concepts to clients before projects have been approved, planned, and developed.

Jarratt Moody detailed Mastercard commercial board:


K. Lee detailed HGTV Dream Home Intro pitch board:


K. Lee detailed Comedy Central Roast Intro pitch board:

Uncredited : Graphic Design + Opening Titles in Movies by Gemma Solana 

Forget the Film, Watch the Titles

Art of the Title

Decredit: The Best Movie Titles

Deubal

Titles by Saul Bass

MK12

Motionographer

Digital Kitchen

Imaginary Forces

Prologue

Garson Yu
Smith + Lee Studios

Mind.Memory.Dream (Title Sequence Project)

Description:
Create visual (design) boards and simple animatics to be used in a title sequence for a film which explores themes related to dream, memory and/or the mind (see pre-approved list).

Objective: 
+ To apply digital imaging techniques to communicate appropriate concepts and ideas
+ To reinforce design principles that support visual choices in creative problem solving solutions
+ Develop project that has a strong concept and uses process techniques to strengthen visual communication

Specifications: 
Size: 1280 x 720 pixels (HDV 720p resolution)

Media:
+ Must use photographs in some form (can create a composite, photomontage, collage, etc)
+ You are allowed to use a variety of different mediums in your visual boards (drawing, illustrations, symbols, textures)
+ Title Sequence (visual boards) must include credits for director, writer, producers, cinematographer, editor, set decoration, art direction, and at least 5 actors (use imdb.com for this information)

 Technical: 
+ Use Photoshop to prep, adjust and manipulate images
+ Use Illustrator or InDesign for layout of visual boards
+ Use Photoshop Animation, InDesign Animation, or other animation software to create animatic of title sequence
+ All imagery used in design should respect copyright laws

Timeline + Deadlines: 
Conceptual Brainstorming: 

1. Choose film (from pre-approved list) due Wednesday, April 10, 8:30am. 
2. Storyboard sketches for all title screens due Monday, April 15, 8:30am. 

Midpoint Group Crit: Present visual boards in group critique on Monday, April 29, 8:30am.

Final Critique: Animatic, final boards and all process work due Monday, May 6, 9:45am-12:00pm. 

Grading criteria (project accounts for 10% of course grade)
Communication & Aesthetics—50%
Innovation—25%
Technical Skill—25%

Pre-Approved Films

• A Clockwork Orange (dir. Stanley Kubrick)
• Donnie Darko (dir. Richard Kelly)
• Eternal Sunshine of a Spotless Mind (dir. Michel Gondry)
• eXistenZ (dir. David Cronenberg)
• Jacob's Ladder (dir. Adrian Lyne)
• Open Your Eyes (dir. Alejandro Amenábar)
• Pi (dir. Darren Aronofsky)
• Requiem for a Dream (dir. Darren Aronofsky)
• The Comedy of Innocence (dir.  Raúl Ruiz)
• Three Lives and Only One Death  (dir.  Raúl Ruiz)
• The Machinist (dir. Brad Anderson)
• Videodrome (dir. David Cronenberg)
• Waking Life (dir.Richard Linklater)

Week 12 Day 1 - Monday, April 1 - Homework

Earth Day Poster due for Final Crit next class, Wednesday, April 3

Submit the following at 8:30 next class (submitting work late will result in grade drop)

1. Final Print (2' x 3')
2. USB Flash Drive with following files

• Process Folder: Mindmap, Sketches
• Design Folder: PSD/Illustrator/InDesign Files with appropriate linked media
• PDF Folder: Midpoint Crit Design PDF and Final Design PDF

3. CD with 

• Final Design PDF (formated as 24” by 36” at 300 dpi)
• CD labeled with your name, email, phone number and title of the piece