Course summary
Motion Graphics (or Motion Design) is a versatile discipline in today's creative industries, where demand for digital design has never been higher. This masters degree has been developed with industry experts, as part of our Degree Concept Team, to meet the needs of industry. The course is highly focused, giving you advanced skills in Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D. Our MA Motion Graphics degree encompasses not only theory but technical and artistic approaches. Motion Graphics is multifaceted, and the course will allow you to explore different areas and skillsets so you can find your niche. You'll get a firm grounding in graphic design before immersing yourself in animation. There are projects in the core modules so you start to build a showreel of work that can help you get hired. You’ll also get away from your screen, shooting footage and finding textures. This is about taking a break from your computer and learning to add a personal touch to motion design. Removing the “perfect look” that comes by default with computer created animation. Ideas and talent are limited without the ability to communicate and engage with peers and clients. As part of the MA Motion Graphics, you’ll be taught how to create a pitch deck, present and realise an idea from a client brief.
Modules
Please see our website:https://www.escapestudios.ac.uk/students/programme-and-module-specifications/
Assessment method
The assessment methods employed in this programme have been developed to mirror industry practice as far as possible. We balance feedback from tutors and industry experts. It is crucial that, as a student, you learn how to accept and work with feedback from your superiors and peers, as this will be the norm when you work in industry. You also need to develop a keen self-critical eye, to be able to step back from your work and see what you could improve, and to have the ability to look at yourself and your working practices and make changes where necessary. Formative assessment This is one of the most important aspects of your work. You will receive regular feedback from your tutor, studio assistants and peers during your modules. This will often be oral feedback on your work, sometimes on a one-to-one basis, sometimes in a group feedback session or daily. All of this should help you build on your strengths and develop your skills as you progress through the course. Summative assessment This will be specifically designed to measure how well you meet the learning outcomes of the module. They will usually involve a task to meet a brief set by your tutor and will allow you to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that you have learned during the module. You’ll need to decide exactly how to complete the task, choosing particular techniques and approaches, and making decisions on the aesthetics and style to meet the given requirements. Each module will have a practical element (usually a practical project, where you make something) and a written element (usually a journal or blog, where you reflect on what you’ve made). Sometimes you will also have to give a presentation to demonstrate your work. All these elements are essential to your development, by showing that you can deliver to a required level and that you understand why you can and how you could improve. Summative assessment breakdown Craft module: Individual project - 75% Presentation - 25% Specialism project module: Specialism project - 75% Specialism presentation - 25% Production module Production project - 60% Production logbook - 40%
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
International applicants
We can accept applications from international applicants.
Entry requirements
An undergraduate honours degree in a field related to Motion Graphics or equivalent industry experience, plus a portfolio of creative work.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £12450 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £12450 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £12450 | Whole course |
| Wales | £12450 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £12450 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £12450 | Whole course |
| EU | £19995 | Whole course |
| International | £19995 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The Live Online study option fee is: £12,450. We have various scholarships available for our postgraduate courses, see escapestudios.ac.uk/pgscholarships for full details.
Provider information
Escape Studios
6 Mitre Passage
London
SE10 0ER