Motion Graphics BA (Hons)

Operating at the intersection of design and creative technologies this Motion Graphics BA Hons course offers a diverse and engaging ideas led curriculum where you will be challenged to think broadly, combining technology, creative thinking, and graphic design fundamentals to test, craft, and shape your individual identity as a motion-based thinker and designer.<br/><br/>Working independently, collaboratively and alongside industry you will acquire the skills, knowledge and understanding to fully embrace the expanding possibilities of this exciting industry and will graduate with a distinct showreel of practice that aligns to your future goals and ambitions.<br/><br/>On our BA (Hons) Motion Graphics course you will work across multiple platforms such as UX/UI, web and app design, VR and AR, and coding, through the lens of a motion designer. This course has a module structure that facilitates and celebrates exploration, personalisation and interdisciplinary collaboration with peers and industry partners. Industry engagement is integrated throughout the course with a range of exciting activities including live projects, guest lectures, portfolio reviews, and mentoring. Specialist practical, theoretical, and technical workshops will develop and enhance your professional skill set for the future. In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to negotiate and select project briefs that align with your future goals resulting in a distinct showcase of personal practice aligned to your future career ambitions.<br/><br/>NTU is in the UK’s Top 15 for Art & Design in the Complete University Guide 2024 (Ranked 11th).<br/><br/><strong>Careers and employability</strong><br/>You’ll graduate with a bespoke professional showcase of motion[1]based project work that demonstrates your abilities as an agile independent creative thinker and problem solver. You’ll be equipped with the distinctive intellectual, technical, and professional knowledge and skill set required to undertake a wide variety of roles within the creative industries. Areas include broadcast design, exhibition and brand experience, music and entertainment, brand creation, advertising, information design, UX/UI, web and app design, VR/AR/XR, gaming, VFX design and compositing, art direction, creative direction and production design.<br/><br/><strong>Your space to create at NTU</strong> <br/>We’re committed to helping you explore, expand and refine your craft, as you discover new creative horizons with some truly great tools, equipment and workspaces. Visit our facilities hub at <strong>www.ntu.ac.uk/artfacilities</strong> to find out more.<br/><br/>We are also proud to be launching the new Design & Digital Arts building to prepare our graduates for success in professional, technical and commercial careers in the growing cultural and creative industries.<br/>This landmark building will place Nottingham as a UK hub for film, television, animation, UX design, games design, graphic design and more.<br/><br/>Facilities include:<br/><br/>Collaborative studio spaces for each discipline<br/>Digital Innovation Lab and VR/Mixed Reality Studio<br/>Exhibition spaces<br/>TV and Film Studio<br/>Black Box studio<br/>Film Production editing suites<br/>Screen printing room<br/>Sound studios<br/>Stop Motion Studio<br/>Café<br/><br/><strong>Our students’ work – ‘We Are Creatives’</strong><br/>Explore our online showcase ‘We Are Creatives’ - celebrating the work of the School of Art & Design students. You will find a sneak peak of some of our students’ work and gain a real insight into what it’s like to be part of the NTU creative community at <strong>wearecreativesntu.art</strong>

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a university like no other – their combination of world-class facilities, quality teaching, award-winning student support and a buzzing student community provides a student experience like no other. <br/><br/>Ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Life (University Compare 2026), NTU is a place that everyone can call home. Artisanal chefs can perfect their choux buns in industry-standard kitchens, athletes can test their skills at local sports clubs & major stadiums, and lawyers can build up their confidence in the mock courtroom. With over 130 clubs and societies to choose from, you'll also have the chance to try out new activities and meet people from across the globe.<br/><br/>NTU is based in the Midlands, the cheapest region to live as a student in England (National Student Money Survey 2023). With over 60,000 students, it’s compact, friendly, and well-located, and offers amazing experiences, life-changing opportunities, and a unique spirit. <br/><br/>Start your NTU journey this September with guaranteed accommodation (T&C's apply). <br/><br/>"Coming here was the best decision I ever made; the course is fantastic, everything has been really easy, and I honestly couldn't see myself anywhere else now."<br/>Katie Hewiston, BA (Hons) Fashion Management