- Industrial Diploma in Motion Graphics
Duration: 6 Months
Level: Basic to Advanced
Training Type: Industry-Oriented | Practical | Project-Based | Portfolio-Based
Course Overview
The 6-Month Industrial Diploma in Motion Graphics is a complete career-oriented program designed to take students from fundamental design and animation concepts to advanced motion graphics, visual effects, 3D motion design, commercial production, and professional portfolio development.
Students begin with design principles and Adobe Photoshop, then progress into Adobe After Effects for 2D motion graphics, animation, compositing, and VFX. The course also introduces Autodesk Maya for 3D modeling, lighting, camera work, product animation, logo animation, and 3D motion graphics.
- The program follows a practical production workflow:
Design → Photoshop → After Effects → 2D Motion Graphics → Advanced Motion Design → VFX → Maya 3D → 3D Motion Graphics → Compositing → Commercial Projects → Portfolio → Showreel
By the end of the program, students will be able to create professional motion graphics content for advertising, branding, social media, corporate videos, digital campaigns, product promotions, and other multimedia platforms.
Software & Tools
- Adobe Photoshop
- Used for:
- Image Editing
- Photo Manipulation
- Visual Design
- Poster Design
- Social Media Creatives
- Advertising Artwork
- Typography
- Preparing Assets for Animation
- Adobe After Effects
- Used for:
- 2D Motion Graphics
- Text Animation
- Logo Animation
- Shape Animation
- Kinetic Typography
- Title Animation
- VFX
- Tracking
- Compositing
- 2.5D Animation
- Commercial Motion Design
- Autodesk Maya
- Used for:
- 3D Modeling
- Product Modeling
- 3D Logo Creation
- Materials
- Lighting
- Camera
- Object Animation
- Product Animation
- 3D Motion Graphics
- Rendering
Month 1 — Design Foundation & Adobe Photoshop
- Motion Graphics Fundamentals
- Introduction to Motion Graphics
- Motion Design Industry Overview
- Applications of Motion Graphics
- Understanding Motion Design Workflow
- Visual Communication
- Creative Thinking
- Reference Collection
- Design Research
- Design Fundamentals
- Elements of Design
- Principles of Design
- Color Theory
- Color Psychology
- Typography
- Font Pairing
- Composition
- Visual Hierarchy
- Grid Systems
- Balance
- Contrast
- Alignment
- Space
- Branding Fundamentals
- Creative Concept Development
- Pre-Production Basics
- Moodboard Creation
- Visual References
- Storyboard Basics
- Style Frame Introduction
- Creative Direction Basics
- Adobe Photoshop
- Photoshop Interface & Workspace
- Document Setup
- Resolution
- Layers
- Layer Groups
- Masks
- Selection Tools
- Pen Tool Basics
- Crop & Transform
- Shapes
- Typography
- Blending Modes
- Adjustment Layers
- Image Editing
- Photo Retouching
- Image Cleanup
- Color Correction
- Photo Manipulation
- Basic Compositing
- Poster Design
- Social Media Design
- Advertisement Creative Design
- Thumbnail Design
- Image Preparation for Motion Graphics
Month 1 Projects
- Advertising Poster
- Social Media Creative
- Promotional Artwork
- Brand Visual
- Motion Graphics Style Frame
Month 2 — After Effects Fundamentals
- Adobe After Effects Interface
- After Effects Workspace
- Project Panel
- Composition Setup
- Resolution
- Frame Rate
- Timeline
- Layers
- Importing Photoshop Files
- File Organization
- Transform Animation
- Position
- Scale
- Rotation
- Opacity
- Anchor Point
- Keyframe Animation
- Creating Keyframes
- Editing Keyframes
- Timing
- Spacing
- Easy Ease
- Motion Paths
- Motion Blur
- Layer Management
- Parenting
- Null Objects
- Pre-Compositions
- Adjustment Layers
- Blending Modes
- Masks
- Track Mattes
- Animation Principles
- Timing & Spacing
- Anticipation
- Follow Through
- Overshoot
- Bounce
- Slow In & Slow Out
- Arcs
- Weight & Movement
- Graph Editor
- Graph Editor Introduction
- Speed Graph
- Value Graph
- Curve Adjustment
- Smoothing Motion
- Creating Natural Movement
- Basic Motion Graphics
- Text Animation
- Shape Animation
- Logo Animation
- Icon Animation
- Title Animation
- Lower Thirds
- Animated Posters
- Social Media Motion Graphics
Month 2 Projects
- Logo Reveal
- Animated Title
- Lower Third Package
- Animated Poster
- Social Media Motion Post
Month 3 — Advanced Motion Graphics
- Advanced After Effects
- Advanced Keyframe Control
- Advanced Graph Editor
- Advanced Text Animators
- Shape Layer Techniques
- Trim Paths
- Repeaters
- Offset Paths
- Advanced Parenting
- Null-Based Animation
- Pre-Composition Workflow
- Motion Presets
- Expressions Introduction
- Kinetic Typography
- Typography Animation
- Word-Based Animation
- Character Animation
- Rhythm & Timing
- Music-Based Typography
- Text Transitions
- Cinematic Typography
- Advanced Motion Design
- Infographic Animation
- Icon Animation
- Explainer Graphics
- Brand Motion Graphics
- Product Promotion Graphics
- Social Media Motion Campaigns
- Advertisement Motion Design
- Transition Design
- Animated Brand Elements
- 2.5D Motion Graphics
- 3D Layers
- Cameras
- Lights
- Depth
- Parallax Animation
- Multi-Layer Scene Setup
- Camera Movement
- Depth of Field Basics
Month 3 Projects
- Kinetic Typography Video
- Infographic Animation
- Brand Motion Package
- Social Media Motion Campaign
- 2.5D Parallax Animation
Month 4 — VFX & Compositing
- Masking & Rotoscoping
- Advanced Masking
- Mask Animation
- Mask Feathering
- Mask Tracking
- Rotoscoping Basics
- Object Isolation
- Chroma Key
- Green Screen
- Chroma Key Workflow
- Background Replacement
- Edge Cleanup
- Color Matching
- Tracking
- Motion Tracking
- Object Tracking
- Camera Tracking
- Screen Tracking
- Tracking Data Application
- Screen Replacement
- Mobile Screen Replacement
- Laptop Screen Replacement
- Display Replacement
- Perspective Matching
- Motion Matching
- Compositing
- Layer-Based Compositing
- Foreground & Background Integration
- Color Matching
- Light Matching
- Shadow Integration
- Depth
- Atmosphere
- Live Action + Graphics Integration
- Visual Effects
- Glow Effects
- Light Effects
- Energy Effects
- Particle Effects
- Atmospheric Effects
- Lens Effects
- Camera Effects
- Basic Cleanup
- Visual Effects Integration
Month 4 Projects
- Green Screen Composite
- Screen Replacement
- Motion Tracking Project
- Camera Tracking Exercise
- VFX Promotional Shot
Month 5 — Autodesk Maya & 3D Motion Graphics
- Maya Fundamentals
- Maya Interface
- Workspace
- Viewport Navigation
- 3D Space
- Scene Organization
- Move, Rotate & Scale
- Pivot Management
- 3D Modeling
- Polygon Modeling
- Vertices
- Edges
- Faces
- Extrude
- Bevel
- Edge Loops
- Hard-Surface Modeling
- Product Modeling
- Logo Modeling
- 3D Typography
- Model Cleanup
- Basic UV Mapping
- Materials & Textures
- Material Fundamentals
- Shader Basics
- Texture Application
- Product Materials
- Basic Surface Properties
- Lighting
- Lighting Fundamentals
- Light Types
- Three-Point Lighting
- Product Lighting
- Logo Lighting
- Cinematic Lighting
- Mood & Atmosphere
- Light & Shadow
- Camera
- Camera Setup
- Camera Composition
- Camera Angles
- Camera Movement
- Product Camera Shots
- Basic Cinematic Camera
- 3D Animation
- Keyframes
- Timeline
- Graph Editor Basics
- Object Animation
- Logo Animation
- Product Animation
- Turntable Animation
- Camera Animation
- Simple Motion Design in 3D
- Rendering
- Render Settings
- Resolution
- Camera Render
- Image Sequences
- Render Quality
- Basic Render Optimization
- Final Output
Month 5 Projects
- 3D Logo Animation
- 3D Product Model
- Product Turntable
- Product Animation
- 3D Promotional Shot
Month 6 — Professional Production, Portfolio & Showreel
- Maya + After Effects Workflow
- Exporting Maya Renders
- Image Sequence Workflow
- Render Pass Introduction
- Importing 3D Renders into After Effects
- 3D + 2D Integration
- Color Correction
- Motion Graphics Overlay
- Typography Integration
- Final Effects
- Final Compositing
- Commercial Motion Graphics
- Product Advertisement
- Brand Commercial
- Corporate Motion Graphics
- Social Media Advertisement
- Digital Campaign Animation
- Promotional Videos
- Product Launch Graphics
- Brand Motion Package
- Professional Production Workflow
- Understanding Client Brief
- Reference Collection
- Research
- Concept Development
- Moodboard
- Storyboard
- Style Frames
- Design Approval Workflow
- Animation Production
- Feedback
- Revision Process
- Final Delivery
- File Organization
- Export Settings
- Delivery Formats
- Portfolio Development
- Selecting Best Projects
- Project Presentation
- Before & After Presentation
- Process Breakdown
- Motion Graphics Portfolio
- Case Study Presentation
- Professional Project Organization
- Showreel Creation
- Selecting Best Shots
- Shot Arrangement
- Music Selection
- Timing
- Transitions
- Branding
- Intro & Outro
- Final Showreel Editing
- Export for Portfolio Platforms
- Final Industry Projects
- Students will complete selected professional projects such as:
- Professional Logo Animation
- Kinetic Typography Video
- Brand Motion Identity
- Social Media Motion Campaign
- Infographic Animation
- VFX Composite
- Screen Replacement Project
- 3D Logo Animation
- 3D Product Animation
- Product Advertisement
- Commercial Motion Graphics Video
- Final Industry Project
- Professional Motion Graphics Showreel
- Skills Students Will Develop
- By the end of the program, students will develop skills in:
- Visual Design
- Photoshop
- After Effects
- Motion Design
- Advanced Text Animation
- Shape Animation
- Logo Animation
- Kinetic Typography
- Brand Motion Graphics
- 2.5D Animation
- Motion Tracking
- Camera Tracking
- Rotoscoping
- Green Screen
- VFX
- Compositing
- Maya
- 3D Modeling
- Product Animation
- 3D Logo Animation
- Lighting
- Camera Animation
- 2D + 3D Integration
- Commercial Motion Graphics
- Portfolio Development
- Showreel Creation
Course Outcome
After completing the 6-month program, students will be able to create professional motion graphics content for:
- Social Media
- Advertising
- Branding
- YouTube
- Corporate Videos
- Digital Campaigns
- Product Promotions
- Logo Animations
- Promotional Videos
- Commercial Content
- 2D Motion Graphics
- 3D Motion Graphics
- VFX-Integrated Motion Content
- Students will also develop a professional portfolio and showreel showcasing their best work.
Career Opportunities
After completing the course and developing a strong portfolio, students can explore entry-level opportunities such as:
- Motion Graphics Artist
- Junior Motion Designer
- Motion Graphics Designer
- After Effects Artist
- 2D Motion Designer
- 3D Motion Graphics Artist
- Multimedia Designer
- Advertising Motion Designer
- Social Media Motion Designer
- Brand Motion Designer
- Video Editor & Motion Graphics Artist
- Junior VFX Artist
- Junior Compositing Artist
- Digital Content Designer
- Promotional Video Designer
- Freelance Motion Graphics Designer
- Industries Students Can Explore
- Motion Graphics skills are used across:
- Advertising Agencies
- Digital Marketing Companies
- Production Houses
- Television
- Film & Entertainment
- YouTube & Digital Media
- Social Media Agencies
- Corporate Media Teams
- Branding Agencies
- E-Commerce Companies
- Product Companies
- Gaming & Entertainment Media
- Freelance Production
- Career Progression
Motion Graphics Intern
↓
Junior Motion Graphics Artist
↓
Motion Graphics Designer
↓
Senior Motion Designer
↓
Lead Motion Designer
↓
Motion Design Director / Art Director
- Program Highlight
- Learn from Basic to Advanced
- Photoshop + After Effects + Maya
2D Motion Graphics + VFX + 3D Motion Graphics + Commercial Projects + Professional Portfolio + Showreel



