Motion Design Minor

The Motion Design minor will provide students the opportunity to combine graphic design principles with animation techniques to create visually compelling and dynamic graphics for a wide range of applications, such as television, film, advertising, and social media. Students in this minor will develop a unique and valuable skill set that can enhance their career prospects in the rapidly evolving digital media landscape.

Eligibility

Open to all BFA majors, except Animation students, who can pursue the Motion Design Area of Emphasis instead. Students must be on track in their major and in good academic standing, with fewer than 6 credits behind and a cumulative GPA of 2.0

Motion Design Minor Required Courses

*A limited choice of LAS and Studio courses will count as Motion Design Minor Electives, as determined each semester by the Interdisciplinary Studies Director, Animation Chair, Game and Entertainment Design Chair and Graphic Design / Illustration Chair. Examples include: AHCS222 History of Graphic Design and Illustration, various courses in typography, social media, motion design, and video editing.

Course Descriptions are listed in the Animation, Game and Entertainment Design, Graphic Design, Illustration and Liberal Arts and Sciences sections of the Course Catalog.

For more information about the Motion Design Minor including Program Learning Outcomes download one of the following PDFs.

For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2023-24 (class of 2027):
Motion Design Minor Info Sheet 2023-24 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)

For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2024-25 (class of 2028):
Motion Design Minor Info Sheet 2024-25 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)

For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2025-26 (class of 2029):
Motion Design Minor Info Sheet 2025-26 (see Degree Works for Academic Plan)

For more info about the Motion Design Minor contact Minor Area Head, Michael Kelley