Visual Storytelling for Designers
36 HRs Part-Time | 6 Weeks
Begin your Motion Graphics learning journey in Adobe After Effects in just 6 weeks!
Ideal for Beginners
Grants Available for SG/PR*
Motion Design Course in Singapore
Learn Motion Graphics and Visual Storytelling with MAGES Institute
The Motion Design Course at MAGES Institute Singapore offers an engaging introduction to motion graphics, animation, and visual storytelling using Adobe After Effects. Designed for beginners, this short course is ideal for aspiring designers, animators, and content creators who want to master the art of visual communication through motion.
Course Overview
The Motion Design Tutorials — taught through our short course Visual Storytelling for Designers — equip students with the creative and technical skills to produce professional-quality motion graphics for broadcast, film, and digital media.
What You’ll Learn:
- Fundamentals of motion design principles and animation workflows
- Using Adobe After Effects to create and edit motion graphics
- Developing a Design Process Document for professional production planning
- Understanding colour, composition, timing, and emotion in design
- Navigating Intellectual Property (IP) rights and copyright in media projects
Students also explore how to communicate stories visually, building motion pieces that blend typography, design, and movement to evoke emotion and impact.
By the end of this After Effects Class, you’ll be able to conceptualize, design, and execute a complete motion graphic project — ready for your professional portfolio.
Why Learn Motion Design?
Motion design is one of the most in-demand creative skills in industries such as advertising, gaming, film, and social media marketing.
Through this course, students gain real-world insights into how motion graphics enhance visual storytelling, brand identity, and user engagement.
You’ll not only learn the technical side but also the creative thinking models used by professionals to generate original and emotionally resonant motion design work.
Tools & Techniques
This course focuses on hands-on learning with Adobe After Effects, covering:
- Animation and keyframing
- Visual effects and transitions
- Motion typography
- Colour grading and visual rhythm
- Audio synchronization and sound design integration
All sessions are led by industry-experienced instructors who guide you through practical exercises and creative projects.
Career Opportunities
Upon completion, you’ll have the skills to pursue roles such as:
- Motion Graphic Designer
- Video Editor
- Digital Content Creator
- Visual Storytelling Artist
- Broadcast Designer
Graduates will be capable of taking on end-to-end motion graphic production, from ideation to final rendering — ready to contribute to creative studios or freelance projects.
Why Choose MAGES Institute Singapore?
- Learn from award-winning motion designers and creative professionals
- Build a portfolio-ready motion design project during the course
- Study at one of Singapore’s top creative technology institutes
- Gain practical skills applicable to film, advertising, and game industries
MAGES Institute’s Motion Design and After Effects courses are perfect for individuals seeking to upskill in visual storytelling, enhance their creative communication abilities, and advance their career in digital design.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Our 6-week course is designed to help you master the craft of visual design and motion graphics for storytelling leveraging Generative AI. You will learn how to compose and articulate conceptual solutions and integrate the use of design, typography, sound, space, timing, and animation within motion pieces using Adobe After Effects.
Our Industry experienced instructors will guide you through the creative process from development, idea generation, to full production covering IP navigation as well. By the end of the course, you will be able to compose and articulate conceptual solutions using creative thinking models and principles.
DURATION: 36 HRs Part-Time | 6 Weeks | Mon & Wed
STUDENT-TO-LECTURER RATIO: 18 Students : 1 Lecturer
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION AND ASSESSMENT: Lectures, Practical (Hands-on Application) and Project-based Assessment
GRANTS: SSG, SFC, PSEA, UTAP
SOFTWARE TAUGHT: Adobe After Effects
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: Windows/Mac Laptop no older than 2017
AWARD: Statement of Attainment and Certificate of Completion
COURSE CODE: TGS-2020513140
NOTE: Customisation Available for Corporate Clients
INSTRUCTORS
STUDENT GALLERY
TOPICS COVERED
- Idea to concept
- Concept to Design
- IP Validation
- Design to Visual Story
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Compose and articulate conceptual solutions using creative thinking models and principles.
- Analyze and design concepts by linking various ideas generated during team ideation, combining interdisciplinary skills discovered and providing constructive feedback in a cohesive learning environment.
- Judge the Intellectual Property (IP) stance on a variety of IP issues in the industry and articulate how to protect your IP rights using your knowledge of IP Law and Application.
- Develop comprehensive production plans using the creative processes to convert your ideas into final motion pieces integrating the use of design, typography, sound, space, timing, and animation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
UPCOMING INTAKES
TBD
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Age – 18 years and Above
- Minimum Education Level – N Level
- Language – English (Written & Spoken)
Entry Requirements
- Intend to seek a career switch in the motion graphics vertical
- New entrants to the Broadcast industry (Motion Design)
- Professionals/Freelancers/Designers Passionate to Create Motion Graphics
- Media Graduates & Professionals, Designers, Artists, Freelancers interested to up-skill themselves in preparation for career switch to Broadcast industry – specializing in Motion Design.
- Minimum Education Level – O-Level
- Work Experience (No. of Years) – N.A
- Age – 18 years and Above
- Language (Spoken) – English
- Language (Written) – English
COURSE FEES
(incl 9% GST)
Full Course Fees: SGD 1,962
Singaporean 21 – 39 Yrs or PR: SGD 1,062
Singaporeans > 40Yrs: SGD 702
SME Company-Sponsored: SGD 702
Registered Course Name (MySkillsFuture Website) : VISUAL STORY TELLING FOR DESIGNERS
Registered Course Code/ID : TGS-2020504597
- Self-sponsored students can use SSG Training Grant, Skills Future Credit, PSEA grant, UTAP, and SEP.
- 75% attendance is mandatory to complete the program
- The student should submit and must pass the prescribed assessment (i.e. Practical Project)
- *For additional grant eligibility, please contact us.
FAQs
Who is this course for?
Those looking to enter the field of motion graphics using the world standard software – Adobe After Effects – are ideal candidates for this course.
Do I need to know any digital software for this courses?
This program is designed for beginners in mind, prior knowledge of After Effects is not required.
What is the admission process and payment options are available?
Once we receive your contact information the course advisor will guide you through the admissions process and the grants that are available for you.
We accept payments by check, bank transfer, credit/debit card and PayPal.
For more information, please contact us directly using the form below.
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