| Individuals that blend illustration with motion make | | | | their skills and hone their personal style. |
| moving graphics possible. The procedures implemented | | | | Within an associate's degree program students learn |
| to generate moving images can be learned inside an | | | | all the basic knowledge allowing them to step into |
| educational program. Students will find that degree | | | | entry-level technician jobs. A design basics course, for |
| programs in motion graphic design are widely available | | | | example, explains the various concepts of color theory, |
| in many colleges. | | | | visual composition, and graphic design. Another course |
| This highly computer-based industry offers students | | | | that student's use throughout their career is concept |
| the chance to complete education through an | | | | imaging. The course uses digital photography to create |
| associate's, bachelors, or master's degree program. | | | | a visual composition of motion. Digital editing software |
| These three options are available due to the increased | | | | is used to learn how to use layers, paths, and |
| need for professionals that understand computer | | | | correction techniques. Education at the associate's |
| technology and design elements. Colleges provide | | | | level is a great base for a career and can be used |
| students with training for print and web design while | | | | within a bachelor's degree. |
| fully teaching them about motion graphic design. | | | | The most offered degree program is at the bachelor's |
| Schools take graphic design principles like typography, | | | | degree level. Students will earn an education that gives |
| concept creation, and color theory and apply it the | | | | them a wide selection of career opportunities. Courses |
| generation of motion graphics. These learned attributes | | | | focus heavily on learning how to create moving |
| are used in many areas like music videos, video | | | | graphics that are both technically advanced and |
| games, films, advertisements, and more. Students will | | | | interesting. Learning to make a character walk, creating |
| learn how to create motion graphics from conception | | | | image optimization, and placing a graphic are all core |
| to creation inside a degree program. | | | | concepts explored inside a program. The use of |
| Education incorporates a wide selection of courses | | | | programs to create a variation in motion, color, and |
| that have students using the latest technology | | | | type are taught by the core curriculum inside a |
| programs to complete various projects. Courses inside | | | | program. Advanced techniques and procedures are |
| programs at all levels may include: | | | | learned when students continue education at the |
| - Adobe Illustrator | | | | master's degree level. |
| - Drawing | | | | The desire to generate movable images can become |
| - 3-D Motion Graphics | | | | a reality with the degree programs available in motion |
| - Short Form Cinema | | | | graphic design. Students can learn all the areas of the |
| - Animation | | | | industry by completing an accredited degree program. |
| - Color | | | | Accreditation is provided to programs that offer a |
| - Sound Design | | | | quality education. The National Association of Schools |
| - Creative Conceptualization | | | | of Art and Design (nasad.arts-accredit.org) and other |
| - Screenwriting | | | | agencies are approved to fully accredited vocational |
| Programs incorporate these types of courses in a | | | | schools and colleges. |
| highly project oriented learning environment. With the | | | | DISCLAIMER: Above is a GENERIC OUTLINE and |
| field relying heavily on computer technology and | | | | may or may not depict precise methods, courses and |
| practical design concepts the best way for students to | | | | or focuses related to ANY ONE specific school(s) that |
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