MOTION DESIGN – Design in Motion for Any Screen. Motion Design is cross-disciplinary at its core; created by the convergence of animation, graphic design, advertising, and filmmaking. More than a motion graphics degree or a broadcast graphics degree, with a Ringling Motion Design degree you will do it all: imagine, design, shoot, animate, and experience. You will learn how to craft powerful animated visual communications for any type of screen, integrating various image-making technologies and media including 2D and 3D animation, stop-motion, concept development, videography, visual effects, and sound design.
Motion Design
Make your move in this BFA program.
The 2019 Best Motion Graphics Schools in the World ranking is based on the quality and performance of student portfolios submitted to the Rookie Awards 2019 and reviewed by industry experts in Motion Graphics.
Two Motion Design students were awarded the Grand Prize Adobe Design Achievement Award for Editing and Post Production.
Motion Design senior, Doug Alberts, wins Autodesk's prestigious Rookie of the Year Award 2019 - 3D Motion Graphics
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Motion Design is everywhere - and so are our graduates.
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
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.