Course Details

Specialist Diploma in Motion Graphics Design

Overview

  • Course Date:

    19 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2027

  • Registration Period:

    1 Jun 2026 to 31 Aug 2026

  • Duration/Frequency:

    PDC1: 2 evenings per week, 19:30-21:30 (Online) Saturday, 09:00-18:00 for 9 weeks (Onsite) PDC2: 2 evenings per week, 19:30-22:30 (Online) Saturday, 09:00-18:00 for 7 weeks (Onsite)

  • Mode of Training:

    Classroom

Class Schedule

PDC1:
Monday & Thursday from 7.30pm to 9.30pm (Online)
Saturday from 9.00am to 1.00pm, 2.00pm to 6.00pm for 9 weeks (On-site) 
PDC2:
Monday & Thursday from 7.30pm to 10.30pm (Online) 
Saturday from 9.00am to 1.00pm, 2.00pm to 6.00pm for 7 weeks (On-site)

Course Duration
278 hours (1 year)

Please refer to the Academic Calendar.

Enquiries
For course specific details, please contact the course manager:

For other enquiries, please email to ptenquiry@sp.edu.sg.

What You Will Learn

Bring stories and brands to life through motion design!

Motion graphics and animated content are now essential across digital marketing, film, social media, advertising, and brand storytelling. Through this Specialist Diploma in Motion Graphics Design, you will gain industry-relevant skills in animation, video editing, typography, 3D motion graphics, and multi-platform visual communication.

Designed to meet the growing demand for motion design talent in Singapore’s media and creative industries, this course enables you to develop hands-on expertise using professional Adobe Creative Cloud tools and modern motion graphics workflows for digital content creation.

Key Outcomes
  • Create professional motion graphics and animated visual content using Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and Illustrator
  • Apply motion design principles, typography, storytelling, and animation techniques for film, video, and digital media
  • Develop engaging infographics, branded video content, and animated type for social media and multi-platform campaigns
  • Build 2D and 3D motion graphics workflows using camera, lighting, compositing, and Cinema 4D integration techniques
  • Design and package motion graphics content for web, mobile, broadcast, social media, and cross-platform digital experiences

Designed For
Aspiring video editors, graphic designers, content creators, producers, and creative practitioners seeking to advance your career in media, advertising, film, marketing, and digital content production.

More Information

This is a 1-year part-time course consisting of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates conducted over 2 semesters. 

Post-Diploma CertificateKey Modules
PDC 1 - Post-Diploma Certificate in Software Skills in Motion Graphics Design- Adobe Photoshop Fundamentals
- Adobe Illustrator Fundaments
- Adobe Premiere Pro Fundamentals
- Adobe After Effects Fundamentals
- Motion Design Fundamentals
- Infographics
PDC 2 - Post-Diploma Certificate in Advanced Motion Design Applications- Type Animation in After Effects
- Application of Type Animation
- Camera and Lighting in After Effects
- 3D for Motion Graphics
- Multi-platform Branding

Please click here for the Module Synopsis.

Note: Exemptions can be provided for the 4 Adobe modules, subject to proof of competency.

 

For more information on the course, click on the “Register” button.