Motion graphics designers, sometimes called special effects artists, are designers that specialize in creating animated artwork for the web, television or film. This includes movie clips, trailers, commercials, title sequences, etc. but could also extend into more cutting edge fields such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).
Motion graphics designers have an extensive understanding of timing and typography. They use visual effects and other cinematic techniques to creatively elevate designs and websites, films and commercials to an entirely new level.
Employment of special effects artists and animators is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Related Degrees
Associate in Arts, Game Design and Animation
Associate in Arts: Digital Arts and Interactive Design, Option 2: Video, Animation, and Motion Graphics
Animation and 3D Modeling Certificate of Achievement
Animation Essential Skills Certificate of Completion (Noncredit)
Related Classes
DAID 100 History of Graphic Design
DAID 104 Visual and Interaction Design
DAID 111 Video Production for Streaming and VR
DAID 112 Motion Graphics
DAID 114 Storyboarding and Concept Development
DAID 115 2D Animation
DAID 130A Introduction to Graphic Design I – Typography
DAID 130B Introduction to Graphic Design II – Principles and Methods
DAID 131A Advanced Graphic Design I
DAID 131B Advanced Graphic Design II
DAID 132A Digital Design and Graphic Production I
DAID 132B Digital Design and Graphic Production II
DAID 159 Introduction to Social Media
DAID 160 Portfolio Development for Artists and Designers
Below are examples of recent projects created in our DAID-112 Motion Graphics class.