Courses
Motion I
Students are introduced to motion narrative through storyboarding. Motion design builds on basic design principles and adds the dimensions of sound and time. Principles of composition for motion: scale, weight, space, texture, direction, form, color will be explored. Other basic design foundations including concept sketching, methodology, craftsmanship, and tools for creating motion design will be covered. This course expands the concept of narrative by examining typography in motion.
Motion II
This is an advanced course in motion narrative that focuses on concept, moving typography, and exploration of sound. This is a service learning class which includes field trips in the city of New Orleans. Projects are real-world based however, students are asked to explore and experiment beyond commercial solutions. Students will have mastered storyboarding skills and attain proficiency with industry standard software. Also, students will engage with professional designers and clients outside the classroom.
Motion II
This is an advanced course in motion narrative that focuses on concept, moving typography, and exploration of sound. This is a service learning class which includes field trips in the city of New Orleans. Projects are real-world based however, students are asked to explore and experiment beyond commercial solutions. Students will have mastered storyboarding skills and attain proficiency with industry standard software. Also, students will engage with professional designers and clients outside the classroom.
Motion II
This is an advanced course in motion narrative that focuses on concept, moving typography, and exploration of sound. This is a service learning class which includes field trips in the city of New Orleans. Projects are real-world based however, students are asked to explore and experiment beyond commercial solutions. Students will have mastered storyboarding skills and attain proficiency with industry standard software. Also, students will engage with professional designers and clients outside the classroom.
Motion Broadcast
This studio course, as part of Design Topics, offers exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific contemporary design focus. This course may be taken 3 times for credit as long as different topics are offered.
Motion Broadcast
This studio course, as part of Design Topics, offers exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific contemporary design focus. This course may be taken 3 times for credit as long as different topics are offered.
Motion Broadcast
This studio course, as part of Design Topics, offers exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific contemporary design focus. This course may be taken 3 times for credit as long as different topics are offered.
Film Titles and Music Video
This studio course, as part of Design Topics, offers exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific contemporary design focus. This course may be taken 3 times for credit as long as different topics are offered.
Film Titles and Music Video
This studio course, as part of Design Topics, offers exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific contemporary design focus. This course may be taken 3 times for credit as long as different topics are offered.
Film Titles and Music Video
This studio course, as part of Design Topics, offers exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific contemporary design focus. This course may be taken 3 times for credit as long as different topics are offered.
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Typography I
Students are introduced to typography through a series of Swiss-style exercises focused on spacing (kerning, leading, tracking) and grids (creating and manipulating.) Other basic elements of typography, including classifications and history will be introduced. This course requires an intense focus on typography, structure, consistency, and hierarchy. Only a limited number of time tested typefaces will be explored and no imagery will be allowed. Students will learn to make meaning visible through typographic choices and critical reading of texts.
Typography I
Students are introduced to typography through a series of Swiss-style exercises focused on spacing (kerning, leading, tracking) and grids (creating and manipulating.) Other basic elements of typography, including classifications and history will be introduced. This course requires an intense focus on typography, structure, consistency, and hierarchy. Only a limited number of time tested typefaces will be explored and no imagery will be allowed. Students will learn to make meaning visible through typographic choices and critical reading of texts.
Typography I
Students are introduced to typography through a series of Swiss-style exercises focused on spacing (kerning, leading, tracking) and grids (creating and manipulating.) Other basic elements of typography, including classifications and history will be introduced. This course requires an intense focus on typography, structure, consistency, and hierarchy. Only a limited number of time tested typefaces will be explored and no imagery will be allowed. Students will learn to make meaning visible through typographic choices and critical reading of texts.
Image Making + Collage
This studio course, as part of Design Topics, offers exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific contemporary design focus. This course may be taken 3 times for credit as long as different topics are offered.
Image Making + Collage
This studio course, as part of Design Topics, offers exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific contemporary design focus. This course may be taken 3 times for credit as long as different topics are offered.
Image Making + Collage
This studio course, as part of Design Topics, offers exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific contemporary design focus. This course may be taken 3 times for credit as long as different topics are offered.
Design & Community
This studio course, as part of Design Topics, offers exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific contemporary design focus. This course may be taken 3 times for credit as long as different topics are offered.
Design & Community
This studio course, as part of Design Topics, offers exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific contemporary design focus. This course may be taken 3 times for credit as long as different topics are offered.
Design & Community
This studio course, as part of Design Topics, offers exploration and analysis of selected topics with a specific contemporary design focus. This course may be taken 3 times for credit as long as different topics are offered.
Bio
Matt Normand is a motion graphic designer from Detroit. He received his MFA from California Institute of Arts and his BFA from Eastern Michigan University.
He taught part time at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Santa Monica Community College, Art Institute, and Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He taught full time at Ringling College of Art & Design and University of South Florida where he served as the Program Coordinator.
He’s worked as a fulltime designer at Prologue Films, Organic Inc., and The California Democratic Party. He’s worked as a contract designer for Loraine Wild, Yu+co, and Motor Trend. His own clients include Sarasota Film Festival, Sundance Institute, and the Los Angeles Transit Authority.
Matt Normand is a motion graphic designer from Detroit. He received his MFA from California Institute of Arts and his BFA from Eastern Michigan University.
He taught part time at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Santa Monica Community College, Art Institute, and Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He taught full time at Ringling College of Art & Design and University of South Florida where he served as the Program Coordinator.
He’s worked as a fulltime designer at Prologue Films, Organic Inc., and The California Democratic Party. He’s worked as a contract designer for Loraine Wild, Yu+co, and Motor Trend. His own clients include Sarasota Film Festival, Sundance Institute, and the Los Angeles Transit Authority.
Contact
mjnorman@loyno.edu
mjnorman@loyno.edu
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Agile Development Team, Fall 2025
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