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Motion Media: Character & Story
What you'll learn
Take your skills to the next level with this Motion Media: Character & Story microcredential. The focus is on development of advanced skills in current industry tools using Adobe Aftereffects, Animate, and 3D. You will be introduced to 4D design and time-based artwork and study multiple facets of storyboarding. Drawing skills and composition are applied to set location, cinematography, sound, special effects, and character actions along with fluid storylines in a variety of genres. You will become a more proficient visual communicator in industry applications, including animated films, cartoons, commercials, documentaries, live-action feature films, industrial and institutional films, and video gaming. Successful completion of this microcredential readies all to continue their education in the Motion Media associate degree and provides specialized skills to those seeking to obtain or advance in a job in production or motion graphics design. This microcredential builds on skills learned in the Motion Media: Movement and Motion microcredential linked below.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Faculty
Assistant Professor
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*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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