Motion Design
- Semester: Fall 2026
- Instructor: Michael McDermott
- Location: Art and Design Building, Room 1020
- Timing: Mondays from 1:30–4:10pm
- Office Hours: Scheduled here
Exercise 1
dot gif
Description
A simple way to start thinking about motion is through a gif, a short animated image that is controlled through individual frames. The gif should tell a (very short) story that is unique to you. Make a 15 to 30 frame, greater than 1 second, looping gif that tells that story.
Requirements
- 15 to 30 frames (or more)
- At least 1 second of animation
- Infinite loop
- gif format
Things to Keep in Mind
- Simple is better
- How smoothly should things move?
Objectives
- Start thinking in motion
- Learn a little about your classmates
Final Submission
- Turned in on time
- All requirements met
- gif submitted on Canvas