
Microcredential in
Motion Media: Movement & Motion
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.

Mohawk Valley Community College
Utica, NY 13501
Face to Face
Delivery
2 Semesters
Estimated time to complete
45 Hours
Instruction hours
$1,400.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
This Motion Media: Movement & Motion microcredential provides foundational skills in 2D animation and use of current industry software including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Aftereffects. You will begin with general drawing and figure drawing and transition to motion media. You will study digital illustration and motion graphics and key principles of graphic and visual communication. You will gain skills in 2D animation, and 2-D, 3-D, and 4-D design as you build or strengthen your portfolio. Successful completion of this microcredential readies all to continue their education in the Motion Media associate degree program and prepares students for employment in drawing, illustration and motion graphics. This is the first of two microcredentials available in motion media, please see Motion Media: Character and Story linked below.
A face to face microcredential from Mohawk Valley Community College (45 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Mohawk Valley Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Full
Section 2:
Open
Section 3:
Open
What you can earn
Motion Media: Movement & Motion Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
General Drawing
Figure Drawing
Digital Illustration
Digital Imaging
Graphic Communication
Motion Graphics
Planning
Storyboarding
Sequencing
Compositioning
Aesthetic issues of 2-D
3-D
and 4-D Design
Career outlook
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* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.