Motion Graphic Design

Associate In Science Digital Media Arts · San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Description

The Associate in Science in Motion Graphic Design Program pairs Graphic Design techniques with visual storytelling and animation to provide students with comprehensive workforce related skills in the Media Art industry. Motion Graphic Design provides high demand skills in corporate branding, social media, user experience, marketing, television, broadcasting and the internet.

Students enrolled in this program will learn computer-based motion graphics for video production, creating multimedia projects utilizing design principles, typography, animation principles, storytelling and composition guidelines, for advertising, tech and entertainment industries. At the completion of this program, students will have a well-rounded professional Motion Graphic Design portfolio and have the necessary skill sets for workforce requirements.

A grade of "C" or better is required for each course in the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Requirements

Major Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
Core: Complete 9 Courses27
CGID 001Introduction to Digital Media Arts3
CGID 002Introduction to Graphic Design3
CGID 003Typography3
CGID 005Motion Graphics I3
CGID 006Motion Graphics II3
CGID 021Concept Art3
CGID 0222D Animation3
CGID 0233D Modeling3
CGID 0253D Animation3
Major Electives: Complete 3 Courses9
CGID 007Digital Video Production3
ART 012Two-Dimensional Design3
ART 013Three Dimensional Design3
ART 014Color Theory3
ART 024Beginning Drawing3
Total Units36

AS Degree Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
Major Requirements36
General Education Requirements27
Complete two courses for the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals Requirement (US-1, US-2, and US-3)
Total Units63

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