Online Master in Principles of Motion Graphics

Basic info
Start date
May 2025
Credits
60
Places
25
Language
English
Duration
12 months
Editions
1
Methodology
Online / Onlive
Proprietary title

LABASAD

Leadership
Daniela Uribe
Admission requirements
Basic knowledge of art / design / visual culture Knowledge of graphic design software is recommended (Adobe Suite)

Introduction to the master

This program is tailored for students eager to add animation to their skill set, as well as professionals in creative fields like graphic design and illustration looking to pivot their careers. This program also serves as an ideal starting point for those interested in pursuing further studies in motion graphics but needing foundational knowledge first.

Participants will explore fundamental design and animation principles while developing essential creative thinking, visual storytelling, and problem-solving skills vital for today’s dynamic creative industry.

With insights from industry professionals, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of motion graphics processes and techniques in both 2D and 3D animation. By the end of the program, participants will compile a diverse showreel that showcases their unique abilities, positioning them for success in their professional journeys.

To whom it is addressed

  • Students and recent graduates aspiring to add animation to their tool belt and transition into the field professionally.

  • Professionals in creative sectors, like graphic design or illustration, with the aim to either change careers or gain knowledge to be able to animate their work.

Objectives

Background of Design

Understand the importance of the proper use of typography, composition and color as well as the introduction of motion in visual culture.

Fundamentals of Animation

Learning to create pieces that come to life instead of just moving around by using the principles of animation.

Creative Thinking

Learn the importance of conceptual thinking, visual storytelling and problem-solving in the expansive contemporary creative industry.

Industry Insights

Gain first-hand knowledge from industry professionals about the process, language and steps necessary to create a concept and engaging motion piece.

Core Skills in 2D and 3D animation

Learn and develop the fundamental skills in various animation techniques to have broad knowledge in the language and different processes needed in today's dynamic industry.

Creation of a showreel

Build a diverse showreel of work across different techniques to begin your professional journey or to move forward in your education.

Study Plan

The Online Master in Principles of Motion Graphics lasts 12 months and is made up of a total of 13 courses grouped into 3 modules.

Module 1
Design & 2D Animation Fundamentals
Courses
ECTS
  • Welcome to the master
  • Visual Culture and Design Fundamentals
    3
  • Animation Fundamentals
    4
  • 2D Animation in Adobe After Effects
    6
Module 2
Animation Explorations
Courses
ECTS
  • Motion Direction and Visual Narrative
    3
  • Mixed media & VFX in Adobe After Effects
    3
  • Illustration for Animation Fundamentals
    4
  • Other Animation Techniques
    3
  • Project I
    10
Module 3
3D Animation & Creative Collaboration
Courses
ECTS
  • 3D animation in Maxon Cinema 4D and Redshift
    6
  • 3D Culture and Creative Collaboration
    3
  • Project II
    10
  • Masterclass AI tools for AE and C4D
  • Final Project: Showreel
    5
Leadership
Daniela Uribe

Daniela Uribe is a Venezuelan motion designer specialized in traditional animation, currently based in Amsterdam, NL. She has over 12 years of experience, mostly freelancing in advertising as a stop motion animator, but also leading and mentoring a team of motion designers working in branding. Always intrigued to understand how things work, and in a quest to make sense of this world, she dives deep into analyzing movement and finding the meaning behind every frame.

Career opportunities

  • Creative departments of advertising agencies

  • Branding departments with a need of motion skills

  • Digital marketing departments

  • Freelance professionals, entrepreneurs, new companies, startups…

  • Possibility to apply to advanced courses and masters in motion design

  • Enhance your existing visual portfolio by adding motion to your work and be a more rounded professional

Degree

LABASAD’s proprietary Master awarded to all students upon satisfactory completion of the master’s program.

Price and payment methods
At LABASAD, we analyse each individual profile in order to offer the best payment options and so that we can make the payment process as easy as possible for our students.
Pay in full
(with a discount in addition to the 4% discount)
Installments
(0% interest)

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