Motion Design Courses
Brush up on your design & animation chops, master software, or learn a new technique.
Upcoming Sessions
- Spring 2021 | Apr 5, 2021
- Summer 2021 | Jul 5, 2021
Flexible Payments
Pay in monthly installments, or all at once.
Flexible Learning
Learn from anywhere at your ideal pace.
Course Catalog
Getting Started

2D
Scholarship Application
In partnership with Motion Forward

Apply to gain access to one of our session based courses next session, and everything that comes with it.

10
days2D
Free
No Payment Required
The Path To MoGraph

Dive into the exciting world of motion design with a free 10-day animation course created exclusively for beginners.
The Fundamentals

8
wks2D
2 Payments of
$370
After Effects Kickstart

Learn the basics of the world's most popular motion design software in this After Effects intro course taught by Nol Honig.

8
wks2D
2 Payments of
$370
Photoshop and Illustrator Unleashed

Take an essential step in your motion design journey by mastering the basics of Photoshop and Illustrator in this intro course from Jake Bartlett.

8
wks2D
2 Payments of
$370
Design Kickstart

Begin your journey to mastering the Principles of Design by taking this important foundational course.

12
wks3D
3 Payments of
$349
Cinema 4D Basecamp

Journey into the exciting world of 3D in this Cinema 4D basics course taught by industry expert, EJ Hassenfratz.
Core Creative Skills

1
days2D
Free
No Payment Required
Level Up!

Discover how to grow your Motion Design career in this free, instant access course.

4
wks2D
1 Payment of
$349
Demo Reel Dash

Learn how to create a demo reel aligned with your career goals AND market yourself to reach the audience that can help unlock the next step in your career.

12
wks2D
3 Payments of
$349
Design Bootcamp

Create incredible design work for animation projects in this course from Mike Frederick. Unlock essential storyboard techniques using Illustrator and Photoshop.

12
wks2D
3 Payments of
$349
Animation Bootcamp

Discover the hidden techniques behind organic motion design animation in this essential After Effects course from Joey Korenman.

12
wks2D
3 Payments of
$349
Illustration for Motion

Explore the exciting world of illustration for animation projects in this drawing course from Sarah Beth Morgan.

12
wks2D
3 Payments of
$315
Character Animation Bootcamp

Learn the basics of character animation and rigging in this After Effects course taught by Morgan Williams.

2
wks2D
1 Payment of
$197
Rigging Academy 2.0

Refine your character rigging skills in After Effects using DUIK Bassel in this self-paced course taught by Morgan Williams.
Advanced Training

12
wks3D
3 Payments of
$349
Cinema 4D Ascent

EJ Hassenfratz returns for this fun, exciting course, which dives deeper into Cinema 4D and the fundamental concepts every 3D artist should know for that next level of work.

9
wks2D
3 Payments of
$314
Advanced Motion Methods

Test your After Effects skills in this advanced animation course taught by motion design legend, Sander van Dijk.

12
wks2D
3 Payments of
$315
Explainer Camp

From working with clients to animation in After Effects, this course will teach you how to craft professional explainer videos with the help of Jake Bartlett.
Next-Level Techniques

12
wks2D
3 Payments of
$283
Expression Session

This exciting course from Zack Lovatt and Nol Honig will teach you to develop advanced motion design techniques by tackling expressions in After Effects.

8
wks3D
3 Payments of
$283
Lights, Camera, Render!
Advanced Lighting and Camera Work in Cinema 4D

Master cinematic concepts and learn the techniques that go into creating amazing renders in this advanced 3D cinematography course taught by everyone's favorite Octane artist, David Ariew.

12
wks2D
3 Payments of
$283
VFX for Motion

Learn professional compositing techniques in this exclusive After Effects course taught by VFX expert, Mark Christensen.
*Prices listed are for payment plan installments. A discounted full-pay option is also available. Full pricing information for each course is available on the course’s detail page.
Don't Learn Alone
Our student community is welcoming, diverse, and growing rapidly.
Don't Learn Alone
Our student community is welcoming, diverse, and growing rapidly.
Don't Learn Alone
Our student community is welcoming, diverse, and growing rapidly.
Don't Learn Alone
Our student community is welcoming, diverse, and growing rapidly.
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