Semester 1 only (Fall)

In Motion Design I, students are introduced to the creative and technical process of planning, filming, editing, and adding visual effects to video content. They learn how to use digital cameras with manual settings, apply lighting and audio techniques, and operate professional AV equipment. Using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects, students create original video projects that combine storytelling with cinematic visuals, developing a solid foundation in video production and special effects. Building on their video editing and VFX skills, students in Motion Design II explore the world of 2D animation and motion graphics. They create original graphics and animated assets using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, then bring them to life in Adobe After Effects. This course places a greater emphasis on animation principles, storytelling through motion, and advanced VFX techniques, challenging students to design more dynamic, polished, and expressive visual content. In Motion Design III, students combine everything they've learned and take a bold step into the world of 3D animation and real-world motion systems. Using industry tools like Autodesk Maya, Fusion 360, and After Effects, students design and animate 3D characters, objects, and environments while learning how to integrate these elements into cinematic video projects. A unique feature of this course is the introduction of animatronic robots. This hands-on experience bridges digital animation with physical movement, giving students an exciting look into how animation principles apply to fields like robotics, theme park design, film effects, and engineering. Motion Design III offers a full-circle experience where creativity, coding, and technology come together to move both screens and machines.