Online Master in Motion Design

Introduction to the master

This Masters in Motion Design will give you a comprehensive overview covering every aspect of the craft. It will give you the necessary tools to develop in your career or feel comfortable taking that first step. We’ll introduce you to a brilliant selection of talented and experienced industry professionals who will share their knowledge and lead you through each aspect of the creative process.
The Master will cover each area of motion design in detail from early stage production planning, through to design & art direction, 2D animation methods, 3D animation methods, sound and delivery.
Moreover, LABASAD offers you the opportunity to learn and apply Artificial Intelligence to boost your career through masterclasses and workshops on AI, integrated into the Master’s programme, with the most up-to-date tools and resources, guided by expert professionals in the field.

To whom it is addressed

Aspiring motion designers who would like to evolve in their profession and advance their knowledge of motion.
Creative professionals from agencies or other design industries with a basic knowledge of the software, that want to make motion design their profession.
Professionals in creative sectors who want to acquire a comprehensive understanding of motion design.

Objectives

Industry Standards

We’ll cover industry trends and real-world examples of briefs and working practices to help you better understand the scale and scope of the motion design industry as a whole.

Contemporary Methods

Our course covers modern techniques and styles taught by industry leaders, preparing you to create contemporary and relevant work.

Professional Empowerment

You will be exposed to detailed and realistic critical feedback, preparing you for your future industry careers and all conducted in a safe environment.

Study plan

The Online Master in Motion Design lasts 12 months and is made up of a total of 16 courses grouped into 5 modules. Throughout the Master, 2 masterclasses will be held to delve into cross-cutting content applicable to your profession. With the knowledge acquired throughout the Master, students must be able to carry out the Master’s Final Project, which will be coordinated by Director of the Master, Tom Allen.

Module 1

Production & Design

Courses

ECTS

Welcome to the Master
Pre-Production

2
AD & Design

4

Module 2

AI

Courses

ECTS

Masterclass: How to be a creative human in age of AI
Understanding AI Workflows

4

Module 3

2D Motion

Courses

ECTS

2D Cel Animation

4
2D Motion in Cavalry

3
Masterclass: Kinetic Type
2D Kinetic Type in AE

3
2D Character Animation

4
2D Abstract Motion Design

4
Masterclass: Brands in Motion
2D Motion Branding

2
Live Action & VFX

3

Module 4

3D Motion

Courses

ECTS

3D Modelling

3
3D Texturing, Lighting, Rendering

4
3D Character Animation

4
3D Animation

6

Module 5

Project & Audio

Courses

ECTS

Sound

3
Master's Final Project

7
Showreel

Module 6

Elective Module - Specialisation in Creative AI: from Prompt to Project

Courses

ECTS

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
AI for Visual Creation
AI for Writing and Narrative
AI for Audiovisual Content
Specialisation Project

Leadership

Tom Allen

After several years working as a motion designer in a handful of studios in London, both full-time and freelance, Tom setup Buff in 2014. Since then the studio has grown to work with some of the world’s biggest brands, agencies and non-profit organisations. The studio operates with the fundamental idea of maintaining a healthy work / life balance, prioritising people’s wellbeing above profit. Buff produces work with a focus on considered & playful motion, mixed with clean graphic visuals.

Experts

Antonin Waterkeyn

Motion Designer

Bekki Leahy

Motion Designer & Illustrator

Callum Cannarella

Freelance Motion Designer

Dan Lofthouse

Motion Designer at Kinisi

Daniel Stewart

Motion Designer

Jaime Quantrill

Co-Founder of Brands In Motion

Jamy Vodegel

AI Creative & Workflow Specialist

Lawrie Mallyon

Head of Production at Buff Motion

Marius Vaitkevicius

Senior Motion Designer at Buff Motion

Mat Voyce

Type Designer & Animator

Max Phillips

Founder and Motion Designer at Peel Animation

Millie Woodcock

Art and Animation Director at Lambda Films

Nick Granville-Fall

Sound Designer at Ideosound

Russ Etheridge

Freelance Animator and Director

Ryan Bird

Freelance Animator and Illustrator

Career opportunities

Animation and Motion Design studios.
Graphic design studios, advertising and communication agencies.
Film and advertising production companies.
Company communication departments.
Video game companies.
Companies in the sector related to production, animation…
Freelance Motion Design sector.

Additional Resources

Degree

LABASAD’s proprietary Master awarded to all students upon satisfactory completion of the master’s program.

Price and payment methods

At LABASAD, we analyze each individual case to offer you the best payment and financing options, allowing you to invest in this Master’s degree with maximum flexibility. You can choose one of the following two payment methods:

Pay in full

(with a discount in addition to the 4% discount)

Installments

(0% interest)

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Introduction to the master

To whom it is addressed

Objectives

Industry Standards

Contemporary Methods

Professional Empowerment

Study plan

Experts

Career opportunities

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