Motion Graphics and Titles

COURSE OVERVIEW

Want to bring great stories to life through titles and motion graphics?

This unique MA course, delivered in partnership with Sky, equips you with the skills needed to launch your career as a film and television graphics designer.

You’ll learn core software skills, work on collaborative projects and creative briefs. Over one year, you will develop your design, editing and typographic skills, whilst producing on screen graphics and other advertising materials.

In partnership with SKY

"The course was instrumental in shaping me as a designer for film and tv. It also fostered connections with established professionals. On leaving I was well-equipped to tackle the dynamic challenges film and TV projects present."

Ibukunoluwa Taiwo

NFTS graduate and BBC Motion Designer

"On top of getting precise technical skills tutoring, this course has taught me the invaluable skills of working in collaboration with other departments of the industry, and get an understanding of the standards expected."

Emma Beinish

Course graduate and freelance designer at Paramount

"The course equipped me with all the skills/experience necessary to kickstart my career. From hands-on tutoring by professionals to valuable collaborations with other departments, you put what you're learning into practice as you go.”

Cameron Mole

2024 Motion Graphics graduate

"It gave me the knowledge, confidence and lifelong lessons I carried into my career working with individuals across all disciplines within the industry."

Xanthe Bodington

Recent graduate

"The course gave me a taste of what the film and television world looks like; from collaboration with other departments, producers and directors to creating storyboards and pitching ideas down to presenting the final result.”

Gintare Tamasauskaite

NFTS graduate, Motion Designer at BBC News

Programme Specification Full Course Outline

The NFTS has recently made some exciting changes to this course. Our A Fresh Take page tells you all you need to know!

This MA course gives you the opportunity to become an innovator in your field, giving you all the tools you need to work as a motion graphic or digital designer.

The course combines practical experience on a range of TV shows, films and digital content, alongside intensive training in Photoshop, After Effects and Cinema 4D. You’ll also benefit from Industry work experience placements.

Unique to studying at the NFTS, one of the key benefits of the course is that it enables you to collaborate with students from other specialisms and see first hand how your skills directly feed into the entire production process.

Industry engagement is integrated throughout the course. You will meet Industry professionals, visiting tutors, alumni and lecturers from a wide range of backgrounds during workshops, seminars, visits and on productions.

You’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge to enter this exciting and developing Industry, with a portfolio of work that aligns to your future goals.

COURSE FACILITIES

You will have a dedicated course base, fully equipped with Industry standard equipment and resources for creating 2D and 3D graphic design work. As a student of the NFTS, you will also benefit from the largest production facilities at any UK film school, including our cinemas which are used for work-in-progress screenings, as well as exclusive screenings of pre-released films and Masterclasses.

The first module on the course will give you an introduction into the world of graphic design for film and TV in 2D, working with Adobe Creative Suite. Practical projects will enable you to put this into action, as you design and produce a finished storyboard, create a brand identity for a TV programme and design a film poster.

In the second module, you will be introduced to working in 3D, and receive tuition in After Effects to assist you.

In module three, you’ll produce graphics for our exciting TV Summer Multi-cam Project shot in our 4k TV studio - including a logo, opening title, stings and lower thirds.

Then, after a 4-week work placement with Sky, you’ll get invaluable practical experience on our School graduation projects, where you’ll get to produce title sequences, incidental on screen graphics and poster and other advertising materials.

The final part of the course is our final motion project - the piece of work you produce should work in broadcast and across all forms of digital content. The aim is to create an outstanding motion sequence, a creative culmination of all that you have learnt.

A graphics design qualification at degree level is beneficial, but not essential. A portfolio of your work, and interest in graphic design and motion graphics for television and an ability to work to deadlines as part of a team are essential. We are looking for people who can marry good design with moving image computer software skills.

While many applicants will have a degree from a British or overseas university, we will consider applicants who do not have a degree if they have an impressive portfolio, a creative track record or an alternative qualification.

International students Visa and English language requirements

If you have any questions, please email info@nfts.co.uk

UK* Tuition Fees: £13,950 per year

*Includes EU Nationals with settled/pre-settled status subject to meeting residency requirements.

International/EU Fees: £21,950 per year

These are the fees for January 2026 intake, and are updated yearly in June.

All production costs are included in the course fee, including the use of School facilities and equipment.

Please note, the following fee applies:

Deposit on confirmation of place: £500
This fee is non-refundable

The NFTS is committed to ensuring it is open to students of genuine ability, no matter what their background or financial circumstances, which is why we award more scholarships and bursaries to British students, relative to the size of our student body, than almost any other educational institution in the UK. We will do all we can to help you make the finances work to come to the NFTS, so please visit our funding guide to find out more about what support is available to you.

The following item(s) should accompany your online application:

Please provide links to your portfolio
Tell us about a production you admire. What makes it in your own eyes a great piece of graphic design? (no more than approx. 1000 words)

We are happy to receive applications until 23:59 on the application deadline date.

Funding Available

The NFTS awards more scholarships and bursaries to British students, relative to the size of our student body, than almost any other educational institution in the UK. If you’re successful at gaining a place on the course, you will be contacted by our funding team with details on how to apply for one of these scholarships.

Visit our Funding Guide

Tutors

Course Leader - Motion Graphics and Titles

Hugo Hansell

Developed brand identities for: BBFC | WFTV | Campaigns for: BFI | Film4 | Pathé

Hugo Hansell

Main Campus

Visiting Tutor

Paula Thatcher

Award-winning Design Director

Paula Thatcher

Main Campus

Visiting Tutor

Rosie Holtom

Motion Designer

Rosie Holtom

Main Campus

Visiting Tutor

Neil Grunshaw

Motion Designer, Animator and Director

Neil Grunshaw

Main Campus

Cinema 4D Tutor

Rob Shergold

Creative director, broadcast designer and animator

Rob Shergold

Main Campus

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