Final Exam & Submissions

April 23 2026, 0 Comments

The final exam period for our class is May 11th from 3 pm – 6 pm. As I’ve mentioned previously you have the chance to revise any of your projects

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Title Sequence Examples

April 5 2026, 0 Comments

For your reference, here are a number of examples of film and television title sequences (historic and contemporary), along with a few good examples of

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Project 3: The Title Sequence

March 26 2026, 0 Comments

The film title sequence has arguably been one the most widely known and seen forms of motion design for the past several decades. Much like the cover of

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News Flash!

February 24 2026, 0 Comments

Type and image have the potential to (literally) take on another dimension when used in motion graphics. As with our previous work, this project will explore

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Welcome!

January 17 2026, 0 Comments

Welcome to Motion Design! This course will introduce you to the core concepts, technologies and processes of working in motion and time-based media. A visual

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Motion Aesthetic Categories

March 13 2026, 0 Comments

Abstract Lost Souls, Yu + Co Resident Evil Logo, Yu + Co ProMax BDA Conference Opener,Trollbäck & Co The Usual Suspect, Robert

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Motion Design YouTube

February 16 2026, 0 Comments

Motion Design Spring 2026 YouTube Channel

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Shared Class Drive

February 16 2026, 0 Comments

Shared Class Drive

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Snow Day Class 1/26: At-Home Mini Project

January 25 2026, 0 Comments

Seeing Design Over Time Format: Asynchronous / at-homePurpose: Observation, analysis, shared discussionWhat you bring to class: Notes, link(s) to video

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Semester Week-By-Week Schedule 2026

January 19 2026, 0 Comments

*subject to change Introduction to Motion Design Wednesday, 1/21– Course Introduction– Intro Project 1Homework– Read pg 16 – 43 Act 1

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Project 1: Motion Studies

January 11 2022, 0 Comments

For our first project, you will be assigned one the Gestalt principles or Additional visual principles listed below (explained more in-depth at the end

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Storyboard Template

January 13 2021, 0 Comments

Storyboard Template for Digital Storyboards (Illustrator) Storyboard Template to Print for Pencil Sketching (PDF)

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Motion Studies Inspiration

January 13 2017, 0 Comments

Below are a selection of motion studies done by past Motion 1 students (plus a few that I did) for your reference and contemplation. Though none are perfect,

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Technical Resources

January 20 2015, 0 Comments

Please see below for some technical assistance tips and resources for working in After Effects. AE Keyboard Shortcuts AE Help AE Effects List (with descriptions

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