10/12/15

justin cone:

http://motionographer.com/2015/04/01/7-problems-with-motion-design-education/
It’s easy to forget, but “motion design” is short hand for “motion graphic design” or, slightly rearranged, “graphic design in motion.”

In the 12 years I’ve been writing about motion design and hiring young motion design talent, I’ve found that students with a strong foundation in graphic design tend to do better over the long term. Granted, they get off to a slow start with software and sometimes struggle with the language of animation, but in the long run they fare well.

Any relevant entry point can work (animation, visual effects, filmmaking, etc.), but I believe that graphic design gives students the best shot at a career that is less likely to smack into a glass ceiling after 5-7 years of professional practice.