Kinetic Type

[ Motion Design ]
Using a quote from a movie, poem, or speech, students create a type/lettering driven motion graphic that captures and enhances its communication using animation, timing, composition, and design.




Michaela Lucas - Kinetic Type - 2020 


Emily Watkins - Kinetic Type - 2020

Christie Warren - Kinetic Type - 2020






Moment in History

[ Motion Design / Storytelling ]
A brief animated explanation of a significant historical event. Students must summarize, sequence, and visually represent the information to create a compelling story.



Abby Blend - USPS - 2020

Michaela Lucas - Yayoi Kusama - 2020

Jackie Siry - Puerto Rico - 2020

Amber Lai - History of Hangul - 2020

Ron Feinberg - Daft Punk - 2020






Moving Data

[ Motion Design / Data Visualization ]
Create an appealing motion graphic using data visualization and information design to bring attention to one of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.


Amber Lai - E-Waste - 2020

Michaela Lucas - Violence Against Women - 2020






Animal Designs

[ Elements and Principles of Design ]
Students create an abstract representation of their chosen animal utilizing the basic elements and principles of design.









Found Alphabets

[ Elements and Principles of Design ]
Based on a selected theme, such as beauty, fashion, plants, etc., students use a camera to transform ordinary objects into letter forms.









Book Covers

[ Graphic Design / Image Making ]
Students create an engaging book cover for a movie. They may draw from the theme, story, visual language, or characters to conceptualize a cover design that encapsulates the film.







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