Advanced Motion Graphics Course at ZICA Academy Borivali, Mumbai
Step into the world of creativity with the Advanced Motion Graphics Course at ZICA Academy Borivali, Mumbai. This industry-ready program combines powerful AI features with expert-led design training to help students master animation, visual storytelling, and dynamic social content creation. Perfect for students after 10th, 11th, and 12th, the course covers tools like After Effects, Premiere Pro, and AI-based design platforms. Learn to create stunning visuals for social media, ads, and brand content while building a professional portfolio. With 100% placement assistance, ZICA Academy ensures every student turns creativity into a successful digital career.
Motion Graphics Design Fundamentals
Laying the Foundation for CreativityThe course begins with a deep dive into the fundamentals of Motion Graphics design. Students are introduced to the core principles of design, including:
- Typography and text animation Motion Graphics
- Color theory and visual storytelling Motion Graphics
- Shape dynamics and layering techniques Motion Graphics
- Composition and scene structuring Motion Graphics
These foundational concepts provide a robust framework, enabling students to craft visually compelling and coherent motion graphics projects.
All Major Course Categories & Offerings
- Introduction to Motion Graphics & Design Concepts
- Graphic Design & Asset Creation
- Animation Principles & Timing
- Adobe After Effects & Advanced Compositing
- 3D Motion Graphics & Visual Simulation
- AI-Powered Motion Design Tools
- Video Editing & Sound Synchronization
- Social Media Motion Content Creation
- Branding, Advertising & Explainer Videos
- Portfolio Development & Industry Projects
Top 12 Most Popular Career Options After ZICA Courses
- Motion Graphics Designer
- Video Editor / Post-Production Artist
- 2D / 3D Animator
- Visual Effects (VFX) Compositor
- Social Media Content Creator
- Broadcast Designer
- UI/UX Motion Designer
- Advertising & Branding Designer
- Freelance Motion Graphics Artist
- Content Creator / YouTuber
What Is Motion Graphics? (And How It's Different From Animation)
Motion graphics is the craft of making static design elements — text, logos, icons, illustrations — move with purpose. Where traditional animation usually tells a story through a character, motion graphics tells a story through typography, shape, and rhythm: think of the title sequence in a Netflix show, an Instagram ad that turns a product photo into a 10-second reel, or the lower-third graphics on a news broadcast. It sits at the intersection of graphic design and animation, which is why the course pulls in Adobe After Effects for animation and compositing, Illustrator for vector asset creation, and Cinema 4D when a project needs 3D depth. For a student, the practical difference from a pure animation course is speed and application: motion graphics projects are shorter, faster to produce, and used constantly in advertising, YouTube, corporate explainer videos, and social media — which is also why hiring demand for motion designers has grown faster than for traditional 2D/3D character animators over the last few years.
Meet the Faculty Teaching This Course
Ghanshyam Harsh, who leads the After Effects and compositing modules, has spent 25 years working on [specific project types — broadcast graphics, ad campaigns, OTT title sequences] before joining ZICA Borivali as a full-time trainer. Ghanshyam harsh, who teaches Cinema 4D and 3D motion design, previously worked at Balaji Tele Films, Mehboob Studios & Famous Studios. Class sizes are capped at 11 students so each learner gets direct feedback on their compositing and animation work, not just lecture-style instruction.
Week-by-Week: What You Actually Learn In Motion Graphics
- Weeks 1–3: Design fundamentals — typography systems, color theory applied to brand video, layout and composition using Illustrator and Photoshop
- Weeks 4–8: Core After Effects — keyframe animation, easing and timing curves, shape layer animation, kinetic typography, basic compositing
- Weeks 9–14: Advanced compositing and 3D — Cinema 4D fundamentals, integrating 3D renders into After Effects, camera tracking, particle and simulation basics
- Weeks 15–18: AI-assisted motion workflows — using generative AI tools for asset creation, rotoscoping assistance, and rapid ideation, then refining output manually for production quality
- Weeks 19–22: Sound design and edit — syncing motion to audio in Premiere Pro and Audition, pacing for social-first formats (Reels, Shorts) vs. broadcast
- Final weeks: Capstone project — a real client-style brief (explainer video, brand reel, or title sequence) that becomes the centerpiece of the student's portfolio
Motion Graphics- Fees, Duration, and What's Included
The Advance Motion Graphics Course runs 6 months, with batches for 3 Days in a week students. Course fees are ₹35000, payable in EMI/installment terms. This covers software used during training, project material, and the portfolio review sessions in the final month. Scholarship or fee-concession options are available for Some criterias, e.g., meritorious students / early enrollment — contact the admissions desk at the numbers below for the current fee slab, since course pricing is revised periodically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a design background required to join this course?
No. The course starts from design fundamentals, so students from a non-design background (commerce, science, arts) can join directly after 10th, 11th, or 12th.
Which software will I actually use, and for how long?
student can use Students licence version Softwares, lab-only access, or in Personal Laptop, etc.]
What kind of companies hire motion graphics designers straight out of this course?
All major Ad agencies, OTT platforms, YouTube production houses, in-house brand teams
Why Students From Mira Road, Virar, Vasai & Goregaon Choose the Borivali Campus
Borivali sits on the Western Line, making the campus a direct, single-train commute for students from Mira Road, Virar, Vasai, and Goregaon — typically 30 minutes depending on the station. For students juggling college or a part-time job alongside the course, that commute time matters: it's the difference between a workable weekday schedule and one that eats into study time.
LevelBasics to Advance
Duration03 to 12 Months
HoursMax 280 Hrs.
SoftwaresMax 16 Softwares
ProjectsMax 23 Projects
Career After a Motion Graphics Course
A Motion Graphics Course from ZICA Academy Borivali, Mumbai opens doors to exciting careers in the creative and digital media industry. Students can work as Motion Graphics Designers, Video Editors, 2D Animators, Visual Effects Artists, Content Creators, Social Media Video Designers, Advertising Designers, Broadcast Graphics Artists, and Multimedia Designers. With growing demand across digital marketing agencies, film production houses, television channels, OTT platforms, YouTube, gaming studios, and corporate media teams, skilled professionals enjoy excellent career opportunities. ZICA Academy provides industry-focused training, live projects, portfolio development, and placement assistance, helping students build successful careers in the fast-growing motion graphics industry.
Where Motion Graphics Steals the Screen — From Title Sequences to OTT Intros
Motion graphics drives some of entertainment's most memorable moments: Marvel's kinetic title sequences, Stranger Things' retro-typography intro, Money Heist's iconic mask motif, and Netflix's animated "tudum" branding. Beyond openings, OTT platforms use motion graphics for lower-thirds, animated subtitles, promo reels, and trailers — making it one of the most in-demand skills in modern content production.