Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is Arizona’s premier private Christian university.

The College of Arts and Media offers rewarding opportunities for adjunct faculty to teach for our online campus.

Why Work at GCU:

• Tuition benefits specifically for the adjunct employee
• 401(k)
• Employee Perks and Discounts

Course: 2D Motion Design 2

This course expands upon 2D motion design concepts as they relate to graphic design. Students continue exploring the 12 Principles of Animation and the production pipeline. Students explore audio, video, graphics, and type as assets for 2D motion graphics, and research industry trends in 2D motion and use that research to drive their work forward. Technology requirement: Students provide their own laptop and mouse. Students will use industry-standard software to complete assignments.

What You Will Do:

• Facilitate weekly main discussion forums to engage students in the online classroom
• Adhere to weekly grading requirements, deadlines, and timeframes
• Respond to students’ questions and emails within the established timeframes
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University

What You Will Bring:

• Preferred: Master’s degree AND
  • 3 or more years’ experience in the design industry
• Minimum: bachelor’s degree in animation, graphic design, advertising, motion graphics, or an equivalent degree in the visual arts.
• Knowledge of the 12 Principles of Animation, understanding of graphic design and how it relates to motion graphics, motion graphics trends, motion production pipeline, understanding of typography and its use in motion, manipulation and editing of sound files, story arc, how to understand requirements of a creative brief for motion graphics, basic rigging in After Effects, and logo development including creation and animation are required. Industry-level knowledge of After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Premiere Rush, and Adobe Audition are required. Understanding of file formats and resolution for output to different media is necessary, as are basic rigging in After Effects.
• Job titles that fit the criteria: Motion Graphics Designer, Graphic Designer, Art Director, Creative Director, Video Editor.

*Portfolio will be requested for review of application documents*

Before submitting your application, please attach the following to review :

• Your unofficial transcripts for any applicable conferred graduate degrees
• Any applicable licenses/certifications

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