
About Motion Graphics

Motion graphics is an emerging art form and industry that combines traditional typography and design techniques with traditional film, video and animation techniques to create a unique hybrid. Students in this certificate program will learn the theoretical and conceptual foundations of motion media design and then apply them to projects destined for television, film, interactive and other real-world environments.
Successful recipients of the certificate program will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to produce motion graphic projects using industry standard software, techniques and workflows.
- Demonstrate an individual, creative voice through motion graphics.
- Define, identify and illustrate design concepts and terminology as a foundation for motion graphics.
- Produce motion graphics intended for external audiences.
- DESN 1210 Design Concepts (3 hours)
- FTVP 1400 Graphics and Effects (3 hours)
- DESN 2300 Type Dialogues (3 hours)
- FTVP 2400 Motion Graphics (3 hours)
- ART 3830 Time Studio (3 hours)
- FTVP 3000 StoryLab (3 hours)
or FTVP 3500 Production House (3 hours)
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- Bachelor of Arts in Art History and Criticism (BA)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design (BFA)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts with an Emphasis in Illustration (BFA)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art with Studio Emphasis (BFA)
- Bachelor of Arts in Art with an Emphasis in Studio Art (BA)
- Master of Arts in Arts Management and Leadership (MFA)