How to become a motion graphics designer
Use software and techniques to create digital or visual graphic images for web, television and film.
What does a motion graphics designer do?
Duties and tasks
- Compile images, video and audio.
- Cue and set up timings.
- Design and develop motion graphics.
- Resolve creative challenges.
Industry bodies
- Australian Graphic Design Association
- The Australian Computer Society
- The Design Institute of Australia (DIA)
Related jobs
- Artist
- Art director
- Graphic designer
- Illustrator
- Industrial designer
- Video editor
Discover related degrees
Undergraduate USC-DES-DEG
Undergraduate CUR-DIG-DEG
Bachelor of Arts (Digital Experience and Interaction Design)
Available majors
- Common Level 1 Subjects
- Level 1 Subjects
- Level 2 Subjects
- Level 3 Subjects
Postgraduate RMI-UXD-GCE
Undergraduate USQ-CMD-DEG
Discover related subjects
Undergraduate USA-GRAP1027
Undergraduate CUR-DIG29
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Undergraduate USA-GRAP2035
Undergraduate MUR-ICT101
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