Complete Motion Graphics Curriculum
A structured program designed to take you from foundational animation principles to professional-level motion design projects, focusing on tools, techniques, and industry workflows.
How the program unfolds
The curriculum spans 12 weeks of structured learning, with each week focusing on a specific aspect of motion design. You'll start with the fundamentals of animation timing and easing, move through software mastery in After Effects and Cinema 4D, and finish with a capstone project that mirrors real client work.
Every module includes practical assignments that build on previous lessons, so by week six you'll already have a working portfolio piece. The later weeks introduce industry-standard workflows like render optimization, exporting for multiple platforms, and collaborating with creative directors.
We intentionally keep cohort sizes under 30 students to ensure you receive detailed feedback on every assignment. Unlike self-paced courses, this program follows a fixed schedule with weekly milestones, which most learners find more effective for staying accountable and completing the curriculum.
What you'll learn week by week
Each module builds directly on the skills from the previous week, ensuring you develop both technical proficiency and creative problem-solving abilities throughout the program.
Animation Fundamentals
- Timing and spacing principles
- Easing curves and graph editor
- Shape layers and vector animation
- Basic keyframe interpolation
- First portfolio piece: logo animation
Typography and Composition
- Kinetic typography techniques
- Text animators and range selectors
- Visual hierarchy in motion
- Color theory for animation
- Portfolio piece: title sequence
3D Integration and Effects
- Cinema 4D basics and MoGraph
- 3D layers in After Effects
- Particle systems and simulations
- Camera animation and depth
- Portfolio piece: product showcase
Professional Workflow
- Project organization and templates
- Render settings and optimization
- Exporting for web, social, broadcast
- Client revisions and feedback loops
- Capstone: full 60-second commercial
Industry Tools
- Expression basics and scripting
- Plugin ecosystem overview
- Audio syncing and sound design
- Workflow automation techniques
- Asset management best practices
Portfolio Development
- Reel structure and pacing
- Case study presentation skills
- Platform-specific formatting
- Personal branding for motion designers
- Career transition strategies
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