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.
Participating Departments
The Motion Design minor is open to all undergraduate majors.
Motion Design Minor Required Courses
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ILUS220 | Type for Illustrators | 3 credits |
| MOTN230 | Motion Design Fundamentals | 3 credits |
| MOTN330 | Motion Design I | 3 credits |
| MOTN331 | Motion Design Explorations | 3 credits |
| Motion Elective* | 3 credits | |
| Total | 15 Credits |
*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.
See Animation, Game and Entertainment Design, Graphic Design, Illustration and Liberal Arts and Sciences for course descriptions.
Download one of the following PDFs to see how the Motion Design Minor fits into your chosen major:
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 more info about the Motion Design Minor contact Minor Area Head, Michael Kelley