Motion Media: Character & Story

What you'll learn

Take your skills to the next level with this Motion Media: Character & Story microcredential. The focus is on development of advanced skills in current industry tools using Adobe Aftereffects, Animate, and 3D. You will be introduced to 4D design and time-based artwork and study multiple facets of storyboarding. Drawing skills and composition are applied to set location, cinematography, sound, special effects, and character actions along with fluid storylines in a variety of genres. You will become a more proficient visual communicator in industry applications, including animated films, cartoons, commercials, documentaries, live-action feature films, industrial and institutional films, and video gaming. Successful completion of this microcredential readies all to continue their education in the Motion Media associate degree and provides specialized skills to those seeking to obtain or advance in a job in production or motion graphics design. This microcredential builds on skills learned in the Motion Media: Movement and Motion microcredential linked below.

A face to face microcredential from Mohawk Valley Community College (40 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Mohawk Valley Community College.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

What you can earn

Pathway to Credit

This Mohawk Valley Community College course can count toward credit at the SUNY campuses below. Each campus decides how the credit applies; confirm with its admissions or registrar office.

Skills covered

Career outlook

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