LABASAD Barcelona School of Arts & Design
Online Master in Motion Graphics
Online, Spain
Master degree
DURATION
12 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 8,750
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* anytime
Key Summary
About: LABASAD's Online Master in Motion Graphics covers motion design, production planning, art direction, 2D and 3D animation, sound and delivery. You’ll learn via LABASAD’s ONLIVE format: 100% online live sessions with industry professionals in Barcelona. The programme includes masterclasses and workshops on Artificial Intelligence and AI tools to enhance workflows, taught by expert practitioners.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in animation and motion graphics studios, graphic design or advertising agencies, film production companies, in-house communication teams, video game studios, production firms, or as freelance motion designers. Roles may include motion designer, 2D/3D animator, compositor, VFX artist or creative technologist.
This Master in Motion Graphics 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.
The Online Master in Motion Graphics lasts 12 months and is made up of a total of 14 courses grouped into 6 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
- Pre-Production
Module 2
Design
- Design & Art Direction
- Masterclass - AI & Motion
Module 3
2D Motion
- 2D Cel Animation
- 2D Character Animation
- Masterclass - Kinetic Type
- 2D Kinetic Type
- Masterclass - Brands in Motion
- 2D Motion Branding
- 2D Abstract Motion Design
- Live Action & VFX
Module 4
3D Motion
- 3D Modelling
- 3D Texturing, Lighting, Rendering
- 3D Character Animation
- 3D Animation
Module 5
Audio
- Sound
Module 6
Project
- Master’s Final Project
Objectives of the Master
- 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.
Students who complete this Master can develop their professional career in the following areas:
- Animation and Motion Graphics 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 Graphics sector
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 who want to make motion design their profession.
- Professionals in creative sectors who want to acquire a comprehensive understanding of motion design.


