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The Path to MoGraph

Explore the art and industry of motion design in this intro course!

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Learn On Your Own Schedule

Level up your skills on your own timeline. All course materials are available to you 24/7.

2+ Hours

Explore the art and industry of motion design through 2 hours of video content.

Beginner

This is a beginners' course, ideal for those new to the subject with little to no prior experience.

Course Overview

Get an in-depth look at what it takes to be a Motion Designer in this free course. Along the way, you'll learn about the software, principles, and techniques used in the field through in-depth case-studies and tons of bonus material.

You Get:

2+ hours of video content

Deep dive into the world of Motion Design

Real-world project breakdowns

Helpful resources for beginners

Course syllabus.

A day in the life

Take a trip to four studios that tackle very different kinds of work to give you an inside look at the day-to-day tasks of a Motion Designer. You’ll meet artists and hear from industry pros that create stunning work every day.

Tools of the trade

Get a general idea of how a project is made, plus learn essential terms that will have you speaking like a Motion Designer. You'll also receive a free PDF you can refer to for the rest of your career.

How much can you make?

Check out a handy PDF of a recent survey including salaries, average work weeks, and projects produced per year. You’ll also gain access to an exclusive podcast from Joey talking about how to avoid pitfalls on your journey.

Design 101

Using the Path to MoGraph intro, we’ll brainstorm to discover a strong concept, sketch out our idea until it becomes feasible, and break down the style frames to find our final look. You’ll also learn design tips to gain an edge right away.

Advice from industry pros

We’ve created a compilation podcast of the best advice from industry professionals on being successful in your motion design journey. Take a listen as you read through a PDF of inspirational artists you can follow as your career develops.

Time to animate

Watch over Joey's shoulder and learn about: selecting and editing sound and music; creating an animation in After Effects one keyframe at a time; and animation tips every new artist should know.

Choose your path

We’ll explore some of the common paths for continuing education, and you’ll gain access to a podcast that talks about the changing landscape of learning, including online courses such as SOM, conferences, YouTube, Twitter.

Finishing touches

Today we’ll cover rendering out your project, adding sound design and effects (including resources for each), and what to consider when delivering your final edit to the client.

A new dimension

Motion Graphics is constantly evolving. Learn about a handful of the new opportunities on the horizon for motion designers and start planning your next move into this exciting space.

Meet your instructor.

Joey Korenman

School of Motion CEO, Founder

Prior to starting School of Motion, Joey was the Creative Director and Lead Animator at Toil in Boston, MA. There he lead projects for clients like Subway, McDonalds, Progressive, Saucony, and many other high-profile brands. He has also freelanced extensively for studios and agencies, working on network rebrands for Speed, Discovery, HBO, and SyFy. He's been using After Effects for close to 20 years and is one of the baldest dudes you'll ever meet.

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