Mohawk Valley Community College

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.