As media increasingly moves from print to digital, motion illustration is becoming an essential skill. This introductory course explores animation as an artist’s and illustrator’s tool. Course DescriptionWith guided lessons and studio work time, explore fundamental motion principles and tools necessary for creating looping GIFS, animatics, animated logos, and simple shorts. Through discussions and the study of examples—both commercial and lesser known work—explore various methods of storytelling. Gain a proficiency in animating illustrative work, broadening a professional practice and skill set. Upon completion of this course, students are able to critically discuss reasoning for aesthetic and functional choices in their craft, to take an idea from sketch and storyboard to completion, and are able to pair still illustrations with sister animations. For this course, students primarily use traditional materials and Adobe Photoshop. / This class will set you up to take Motion Illustration 2: Moving Forward. / Students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the course.Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.Class meeting detailsThis online course is asynchronous. There are no set class meeting times. Instead, the course is project-based, with 2 to 3 deadlines per week, and students can choose a time and place that works best for them to complete the work. Course activities may include readings, video demonstrations and tutorials, online discussions, projects, and critiques.PrerequisitesBeginner-level experience with Adobe Photoshop is helpful, but not required.Required materialsSoftwareAdobe Creative Cloud (provided by MCAD).HardwareA computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access, and a way to upload work.Class resourcesThis class uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see the link for more information. Class savingsRegister on or before August 11 and save $25.Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).Additional savings. Are you eligible?QuestionsContact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $465.00 Tuition Type Non-credit TuitionOne Credit Tuition Not Yet Open for Registration Registration opens July 28. Date: Mon, Sep 29, 2025 - Sun, Nov 2, 2025 Time: Asynchronous Day(s) of the week: Asynchronous Ages: Open to students ages 18 and above. Term: Fall 2025 Instructor: Annelise Capossela Location: Online SKU: CSDE 9478 20 FA25 Prerequisites: Beginner-level experience with Adobe Photoshop is helpful, but not required.