Motion Design
You see it every day, but you probably didn’t know it had a name. It’s the title sequence before a film. The motion graphics that introduce the Olympic Games. Even the digital ads ads that pop up on the corner of your screen. These are all the work of motion designers. Motion designers thrive in a fast-paced environment, assuming multiple roles on creative projects, and as a Motion Design major at Ringling College, you'll do it all. You'll learn animation, concept design, storyboard art, videography, composition, sound design, and art direction, and you’ll work across many different fields with students of other majors and with actual, professional clients. Motion design is everywhere, and so are our graduates. More About Our Program Course Descriptions
Morph design into motion.
BFA Program
Awards & Accolades
A Motion Design student took home a 2017 National Student Silver ADDY for her piece #IamSelfieCat.
Two Motion Design students were awarded the Grand Prize Adobe Design Achievement Award for Editing and Post Production.
Two Motion Design students won a D&AD New Blood Wood Pencil (an international design and advertising honor) for their senior project.
A Motion Design student took home a 2017 National Student Silver ADDY for her piece #IamSelfieCat.
Two Motion Design students were awarded the Grand Prize Adobe Design Achievement Award for Editing and Post Production.
Two Motion Design students won a D&AD New Blood Wood Pencil (an international design and advertising honor) for their senior project.
Student Work
Audrey Aquino ’15 Freelance | Motion Graphics Artist Jason Beale ’15 Apple | Motion Graphic Designer Sarah Johnson ’15 Freelance | Designer/Animator Marisabel Fernandez ’14 Tendril | Designer & Animator Nicole Gutzmann ’14 Digital Domain | Jr. Motion Graphic Designer James Heredia ’14 Weiden+Kennedy | Motion Designer + Prototyping Creative Yahira Hernandez ’14 Showtime Networks | Jr. Broadcast Designer Marysol Stepanof ’14 Jib Jab | Graphic Production Artist Andrew Schoneweis ’13 Freelance | Designer/Animator Mauroof Ahmed ’13 LinkedIn | User Experience Designer
See more career opportunities on our career support page.
Turning Passion Into Profession
Opportunities for Motion Design students
Join our official campus television network and learn to interview, shoot, produce, and broadcast meaningful content taking place on our campus and in our community. Support the arts community, spreading the word about both local talent and international artists and designers while gaining hands-on experience in TV production.
The Ringling College Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab program connects aspiring film and production students to the best known filmmakers, screenwriters, producers, directors, and actors from around the world. Collaborate with, listen to, and engage with the leading filmmakers in the industry who are coming to Ringling College to share their insights and meet emerging talent right here in Sarasota.
Industry Guest Speakers
The Motion Design industry changes rapidly, so it's integral that students know what is happening with trends and practices in the field. That's why we bring industry leaders and professionals into the classroom to share their knowledge and experience. Guests have included animator Ryan Woodward, Stash’s Stephen Price, David Lewandowski, and the industry professional organization, PromaxBDA. Studios also visit to share their work and to talk to students about their creative process as well as future employment opportunities. Visiting studios include: Loyal Kaspar; We Are Royal; SpaceJunk; Psyop; Jib Jab; Eyeball NYC.
The Collaboratory
We are proud to say that every Ringling student, regardless of major, is guaranteed the opportunity to gain professional work experience. Our Collaboratory Commitment pairs teams of Ringling students with local businesses to give students a taste of real-world projects, expectations, and deadlines. Facilitated by Collaboratory staff, students will meet with clients looking for creative, unconventional solutions to their branding and design challenges and execute the entire creative process of concepting, presenting, and building campaigns that meet their demands.