Certificate Program in Motion Graphics

Duration: 3 Months
Level: Foundation / Basic
Training Type: Industry-Oriented | Practical | Project-Based

The 3-Month Certificate Program in Motion Graphics is a foundation-level course designed for beginners who want to start their career in motion graphics, digital animation, social media content, advertising, and basic 3D motion design.

The program introduces students to the fundamental principles of visual design, image creation, animation, motion graphics, and basic 3D production.

Students will learn how to create static visual designs in Adobe Photoshop, animate graphics and typography using Adobe After Effects, and understand basic 3D modeling, lighting, camera, and animation using Autodesk Maya.
- The course follows a simple practical workflow:

Design Fundamentals → Photoshop → After Effects → Motion Graphics → Basic 3D → Final Project → Portfolio

By the end of the course, students will be able to create basic professional motion graphics content for social media, advertisements, branding, YouTube, promotional videos, and digital platforms.

- Adobe Photoshop
- Used for:
- Graphic Design
- Image Editing
- Photo Manipulation
- Typography
- Poster Design
- Social Media Creatives
- Preparing Visual Assets for Animation
- Adobe After Effects
- Used for:
- Motion Graphics
- Text Animation
- Logo Animation
- Shape Animation
- Titles
- Lower Thirds
- Social Media Animation
- Basic VFX
- Autodesk Maya
- Used for:
- Basic 3D Modeling
- 3D Logo Creation
- Simple Product Modeling
- Basic Lighting
- Camera
- 3D Object Animation
- Basic Rendering

- Motion Graphics Introduction
- Introduction to Motion Graphics
- Understanding Motion Design
- Applications of Motion Graphics
- Motion Graphics Production Workflow
- Understanding Frames and Animation
- Introduction to Visual Communication
- Design Fundamentals
- Elements of Design
- Basic Design Principles
- Color Theory
- Color Combination
- Typography Basics
- Font Selection
- Composition
- Visual Hierarchy
- Alignment
- Balance
- Contrast
- Space
- Basic Branding Concepts
- Adobe Photoshop
- Photoshop Interface & Workspace
- Creating Documents
- Resolution & Image Size
- Layers
- Layer Groups
- Selection Tools
- Masks
- Crop Tool
- Transform Tools
- Shapes
- Pen Tool Basics
- Text Tool
- Typography
- Blending Modes
- Adjustment Layers
- Basic Image Editing
- Photo Retouching Basics
- Image Cleanup
- Color Correction
- Basic Photo Manipulation
- Background Removal
- Poster Design
- Thumbnail Design
- Social Media Creative Design
- Advertisement Design Basics
- Preparing Photoshop Assets for Animation

- Poster Design
- Social Media Creative
- YouTube Thumbnail
- Promotional Artwork
- Basic Advertisement Creative

- After Effects Fundamentals
- After Effects Interface
- Workspace
- Project Panel
- Composition Setup
- Resolution & Frame Rate
- Timeline
- Layers
- Importing Photoshop Files
- Transform Properties
- Transform Animation
- Position
- Scale
- Rotation
- Opacity
- Anchor Point
- Keyframe Animation
- Understanding Keyframes
- Creating Keyframes
- Editing Keyframes
- Timing
- Spacing
- Easy Ease
- Basic Graph Editor
- Motion Blur
- Layer Management
- Parenting
- Null Objects
- Pre-Compositions
- Adjustment Layers
- Blending Modes
- Masks
- Track Mattes
- Basic Motion Graphics
- Text Animation
- Shape Animation
- Logo Animation
- Icon Animation
- Title Animation
- Lower Third Animation
- Simple Kinetic Typography
- Animated Posters
- Social Media Motion Graphics
- Promotional Motion Graphics
- Animated Brand Elements
- Basic VFX Introduction
- Masking
- Basic Green Screen / Chroma Key
- Basic Motion Tracking
- Screen Replacement Introduction
- Basic Compositing
- Effects & Presets

- Logo Reveal
- Animated Title
- Text Animation
- Lower Third
- Animated Social Media Post
- Promotional Motion Graphic
- Simple Kinetic Typography

- Maya Fundamentals
- Maya Interface
- Workspace
- Viewport Navigation
- Understanding 3D Space
- Object Selection
- Move
- Rotate
- Scale
- Pivot Point
- Scene Organization
- Basic 3D Modeling
- Polygon Primitives
- Vertices
- Edges
- Faces
- Extrude
- Bevel
- Insert Edge Loop
- Basic Modeling Workflow
- Simple Product Modeling
- Basic Logo Modeling
- Basic 3D Text Creation
- Materials & Lighting
- Introduction to Materials
- Basic Material Application
- Basic Colors & Textures
- Introduction to Lighting
- Basic Light Types
- Light Placement
- Three-Point Lighting Basics
- Camera
- Camera Creation
- Camera Placement
- Camera Angles
- Basic Composition
- Camera Movement
- Basic 3D Animation
- Timeline
- Keyframes
- Position Animation
- Rotation Animation
- Scale Animation
- Basic Object Animation
- Basic Logo Animation
- Simple Product Animation
- Camera Animation
- Basic Rendering
- Introduction to Rendering
- Render Settings
- Resolution
- Camera Render
- Image Output
- Basic Render Quality
- Maya + After Effects Introduction
- Exporting Maya Render
- Importing Render into After Effects
- Adding Text
- Adding Motion Graphics
- Basic Color Correction
- Basic 2D + 3D Integration

- Basic 3D Logo
- Simple Product Model
- 3D Logo Animation
- Basic Product Animation
- Simple Camera Animation
- 2D + 3D Motion Graphics Project

- Students will complete selected projects such as:
- Professional Poster / Advertisement Design
- Logo Animation
- Kinetic Typography Video
- Social Media Motion Graphic
- Promotional Motion Graphic
- Basic 3D Logo Animation
- Simple Product Animation
- Final Motion Graphics Project
- Skills Students Will Develop
- By the end of the course, students will understand:
- Graphic Design Fundamentals
- Visual Communication
- Photoshop Design Workflow
- Basic Animation Principles
- After Effects Fundamentals
- Text Animation
- Shape Animation
- Logo Animation
- Social Media Motion Graphics
- Basic VFX
- Basic Compositing
- Maya Fundamentals
- Basic 3D Modeling
- Basic 3D Animation
- Lighting & Camera Basics
- Basic 2D + 3D Integration
- Portfolio Preparation

After completing the 3-month program, students will be able to create basic motion graphics content independently.
- Students can create:
- Animated Social Media Posts
- Logo Reveals
- Animated Titles
- Lower Thirds
- Kinetic Typography
- Promotional Motion Graphics
- Basic Advertisement Videos
- Simple Brand Animations
- Basic 3D Logo Animations
- Simple Product Animations
- Basic Motion Graphics Portfolio

This course provides a strong foundation for students who want to continue into advanced Motion Graphics, VFX, 3D Animation, Advertising, Video Editing, or Digital Content Creation.

After completing the course and developing a good beginner portfolio, students can explore entry-level roles such as:
- Junior Motion Graphics Artist
- Motion Graphics Intern
- Junior Motion Designer
- Social Media Motion Designer
- Video Graphics Artist
- Junior After Effects Artist
- Junior Multimedia Designer
- Digital Content Designer
- Social Media Content Creator
- Graphic & Motion Designer
- Junior Video Editor with Motion Graphics Skills
- Advertising Creative Assistant
- YouTube Content Designer
- Promotional Video Designer
- Freelance Motion Graphics Artist
- Freelance Opportunities
- Students can also work on basic freelance projects such as:
- Logo Animation
- YouTube Intro / Outro
- Social Media Reels Graphics
- Animated Posters
- Title Animation
- Lower Thirds
- Promotional Videos
- Instagram Motion Posts
- Event Promotion Graphics
- Product Promotion Animation
- Basic 3D Logo Animation
- Career Progression

Motion Graphics Intern
↓
Junior Motion Graphics Artist
↓
Motion Graphics Designer
↓
Senior Motion Designer
↓
Lead Motion Designer / Art Director

Students who want to move into advanced professional production can continue with the 6-Month Industrial Diploma in Motion Graphics – Basic to Advanced.