Animation and Motion Design Minor

The Animation and Motion Design minor equips students with creative and technical skills to bring stories and brands to life through movement, sound, and emerging technologies. Combining animation, motion graphics, kinetic typography, 3D modeling, and AI-assisted design, the program emphasizes storytelling and multi-sensory experiences for entertainment, media, advertising, and interactive design.

The requirements below are intended for students beginning fall 2026. To declare your minor, please speak to your academic advisor for assistance.

Co-Coordinator: 
CJ Yeh
chinjuz_yeh@fitnyc.edu

Christie Shin
christie_shin@fitnyc.edu

CT 201	Digital Content Design	3
CT 380	AI-Assisted Design	3
CT 220	3D Modeling for Animation and Game Design (*)	2
or CT 342	3D Brand Identity Design
or CG 341	3D Modeling and Animation
CG 352	Music and Sound Design (*)	2
or CT 350	Sonic Branding
CT 270	Introduction to Motion Design	2
or CT 300	Kinetic Typography
or CT 332	Motion Graphics for Designers

The Animation and Motion Design minor equips students with creative and technical skills to bring stories and brands to life through movement, sound, and emerging technologies. Combining animation, motion graphics, kinetic typography, 3D modeling, and AI-assisted design, the program emphasizes storytelling and multi-sensory experiences for entertainment, media, advertising, and interactive design.

* For students who have not submitted a portfolio for admittance into their degree program, CG 341 and CG 352 require department or minor coordinator approval 

Upon the completion of the Animation and Motion Design minor, students will be able to:

1. Apply principles of animation and motion design to create compelling visual narratives across media platforms.
2. Design and model 3D assets for use in animation, games, and interactive experiences.
3. Integrate sound and music into visual projects to enhance storytelling, emotional impact, and brand expression.
4. Leverage emerging technologies, including AI-assisted tools, to expand creative possibilities in animation and motion design.
5. Synthesize typography, imagery, and motion to communicate concepts, stories, and identities with clarity and originality.
6. Critically evaluate motion-based work in terms of aesthetics, storytelling, usability, and audience engagement.
7. Produce a portfolio-ready body of work that demonstrates technical proficiency, creative vision, and professional standards in animation and motion design.