Visual Communications

Amanda Schmidt

Adjunct Assistant Professor Email Hale Hall, Room 156

Courses Taught

VIS 318 Four-Dimensional Design

4D (4-Dimensional) Design explores the principles and techniques of motion design including animation, video, storytelling, concept development, script writing and storyboarding to support the creation of immersive real-world motion design projects. Students will concentrate on using narrative devices and the historical context of animation and cinema to create time-based content that is suitable for traditional and emerging platforms. This course also examines the role motion design plays in the world of advertising, interaction and graphic design including its application in current and emerging technologies. Students will create process books and storymatics to guide their project development. Applications may include 2D animation, 3D animation, film, sound design, VR, narrative structure and more. Prerequisite(s): VIS 116 and VIS 122
  • Level: 300
  • Credits: Credits:3 (1,0)

Education

  • MFA, Film/Video, Bard College, 2018
  • BFA, Fine Art (Sculpture), Pratt Institute, 2009
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