Motion Maestro
A one-year intensive training program for aspiring motion designers
Program Summary
Motion Maestro is an intensive design and animation training program built with the specific goal of giving students all the skills necessary to succeed in an entry level position or work for themselves as motion designers and motion graphics artists. Students will learn software tools like Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Blender, and Premiere Pro. They will also develop skills in animation, graphic design, self promotion, and essential business skills to work as a freelancer.
Duration:
12 Months
Student & Course Requirements:
Completed Primary Education
Commit to 10-20 Hours every week to studies
Commit to 10-20 Hours every week to studies
Technology Requirements:
M1 (Or Greater) Macbook/ Macbook Pro/ Windows Equivalent
Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription Smartphone & high speed internet access
Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription Smartphone & high speed internet access
Course Features:
Pre-recorded Video Lessons
Project Based Assignments
Weekly Homework Feedback
Monthly Mentorship 1:1 Sessions
Project Based Assignments
Weekly Homework Feedback
Monthly Mentorship 1:1 Sessions
General Course Structure:
Four weeks of instruction & assignments
One week off for catch-up or rest
First half of program focuses on skill building
Second half focuses on portfolio development &Work/Freelance job acquisition.
One week off for catch-up or rest
First half of program focuses on skill building
Second half focuses on portfolio development &Work/Freelance job acquisition.
Modules
Motion Maestro is broken down into 12 Modules over the course of the full year program.
01. Motion Design Crash Course
Four weeks of rapid fire instruction and projects related to everything Motion Design.
02. Principles of Animation
Understanding how and why things move and implementing that in animation
03. Graphic Design Fundamentals
Rounding out our knowledge of graphic design and completing a personal brand.
04. Video Editing & Cinematography
Learn about the process of filmmaking and build knowledge of cinematography.
05. Design for Motion
Deep dive into image making for motion design projects. Understand design principles
06. Catch-Up & Absorb
Well deserved rest. Or an opportunityto catch up on assignments not yet completed.
07. Blender for Motion Design
Understand your first 3D software and learn how to use it to amplify your capabilities as a motion designer.
08. Explainer Videos
Learn how to professionally produce an explainer video from start to finish.
09. Mixed Media
Learn essential techniques for mixing different kinds of media in motion graphics projects.
10. Mograph Templates & Interaction
Learn to build dynamic designs inside of After Effects and get exposure to interaction design using Rive.
11. Motion, AI, and The Future
Set out to obtain freelance work and set up working profiles on freelance websites.
12. Capstone & Business
Students will work in groups to complete a final project while also continuing to freelance.
Example Week
Below is a sample week for student activity. This will change from module to module.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Weekend
Primary Video Lesson 1
Supplementary Content
Begin Homework Assignment 1
Supplementary Content
Complete Homework Assignment
Supplementary Content
Mentor Meeting
Catch-up
Receive Homework Feedback
Primary Video Lesson 2
Supplementary Content
Begin Homework Assignment Lesson 2
Supplementary Content
Complete Homework Assignment
Rest or Finish Assignments
Instructors
Motion Maestro has four instructors that teach across the 12 month program.
Andre Ellis
Andre is a motion designer who specializes in building dynamic designs and delivering large social campaigns for global brands. He runs a small motion design studio in Nashville, Tennessee.
Christina Goss
Christina is a graphic designer with 16 years of experience, specializing in brand architecture. Her expertise lies in organizing large product portfolios into modular design systems. Her clients have ranged from multinational corporations to local startups and entrepreneurs.
Reuben Lara
With over 20 years in traditional and digital media, Reuben is an artist experienced in television, film, and print as an illustrator, graphic designer, and art director. Recently, his focus has shifted to animation and motion design for advertising, education, and social media campaigns.
Robbie Patton
Robbie is a filmmaker, photographer, and video editor that has worked for clients like Blackbaud, HubSpot, JW Studios, Mighty and Uber Freight. He is an expert storyteller and passionate educator.
Support, Outcomes, & Course Updates
During the program students will recieve access to an online group with fellow classmates, instructors and admin. The lesson content will be available via an online platform.
We plan to periodically update the course materials and lessons. As an alumni of the program you will receieve lifetime access to all course updates for the Motion Maestro program and have access to our alumni group. This online group will be made of instructors, mentors, and fellow alumni of the program.
We strongly emphasize outcomes as a success metric. Our primary objective is equipping students with the ability to earn a living and work as Motion Designers. To that end, we will continue to develop opportunities in our alumni group to help our students achieve this goal.
We plan to periodically update the course materials and lessons. As an alumni of the program you will receieve lifetime access to all course updates for the Motion Maestro program and have access to our alumni group. This online group will be made of instructors, mentors, and fellow alumni of the program.
We strongly emphasize outcomes as a success metric. Our primary objective is equipping students with the ability to earn a living and work as Motion Designers. To that end, we will continue to develop opportunities in our alumni group to help our students achieve this goal.
Tuition
Our goal for this program is to provide a cost effective solution as compared to typical institutions of higher learning or trade schools. As we work out our systems and refine our processes, we are offering discounted tuition.
We offer several flexible payment options to accommodate different needs.
Students can choose to pay the full tuition upfront at the start of the program, split the payment into two installments—with one payment at the beginning and the other halfway through—or, if necessary, discuss a personalized payment plan on a case-by-case basis to find an option that works best for them.
We offer several flexible payment options to accommodate different needs.
Students can choose to pay the full tuition upfront at the start of the program, split the payment into two installments—with one payment at the beginning and the other halfway through—or, if necessary, discuss a personalized payment plan on a case-by-case basis to find an option that works best for them.
Spring 2025
Fall 2025
2026 & Beyond
$5500
$7500
$10500
How to apply
If you fit the requirements and feel like this program is for you, here’s how you can apply!
1. Download our PDF Application from our website.
2. Submit your application along with the PDF on our online application form.
3. We will let you know if you’ve been accepted!