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Motion Design

Design meets technology in this dynamic and innovative multimedia program

Design in motion: bringing concepts to life through movement and sound.

Motion Design is where art and design meet technology, transforming ideas into visually compelling stories. This innovative major combines stop motion animation, 2D animation, 3D animation, graphic design, visual effects, storytelling, and sound design to create captivating experiences across a wide range of media.

Motion Designers create eye-catching title sequences for films and TV shows, large-scale graphics for live events, branded advertising, and broadcast design. With a blend of creativity and technical skills, they are the storytellers of tomorrow, art-directing how the world interacts with diverse media.

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FutureProof

FutureProof provides Ringling College students with a professional motion design conference experience.

This unique, week-long event offers a variety of presentations, workshops, and activities all designed to prepare students for a smooth transition from the classroom experience into their future careers. The 2024 Conference features speakers and recruiters from Disney Live Entertainment, Imaginary Forces, Maxon, Dash, The Garden Creative, CNN Design, Winbush Immersive, Telemundo, and the ever popular Motion Design Alumni Panel.

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Studio 314

On the third floor of Ringling’s Larry R. Thompson Academic Center, you’ll find the Motion Design department, as well as Studio 314.

It’s here that engineer and producer Kelly Warner collaborates with students to create original sound design, production music, narration/voice-over recording, script revision and delivery techniques, and post production. Studio 314 features a modern control room featuring a state-of-the-art ADAM Audio 5.1 monitor speaker array and a highly tactile Ableton Live / Pro Tools workstation. It also offers a separate sound-isolated recording room for vocal and instrumental performance and recording. This studio also features “Studio B,” a stand-alone Ableton Live-based production and recording workstation (located in the sound-isolation room) where students can work solo or in teams to create original sound design for motion design or related voice/instrumental recording, mixing, and mastering.

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ART Network

Join ART Network and learn to interview, shoot, produce and broadcast meaningful content taking place on our campus and in our community.

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Internships

We are constantly connecting with industry professionals to find exciting opportunities for real-world experience.

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Studio Labs

Ringling’s Studio Labs give students access to state-of-the-art equipment and resources, including soundstages and post-production.

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Industry Critiques

To further inform the work of our fourth year students we bring in renowned visiting artists to participate in milestone critiques.

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Industry Experience at Ringling College is our promise to provide every student the opportunity to have hands-on industry experience before they graduate.

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