Storyboarding for Animation and Motion Graphics

Master storyboarding for animation and motion graphics with expert-led lessons, creative planning, and visual storytelling skills online.

Overview :

Storyboarding is where the magic of animation and motion graphics begins. This course takes you deep into the art of visual storytelling, giving you the creative structure to sketch out compelling sequences and bring ideas to life with clarity and purpose. Learn how professionals plan out scenes, camera angles, transitions, and compositions before anything moves a single pixel.

From classic character animation to slick motion graphic sequences, this course will sharpen your ability to think visually and communicate ideas effectively. Whether you’re working solo or as part of a team, storyboarding remains one of the most essential skills for shaping narratives in animation. Expect guidance from industry-level content that teaches the logic behind layout, timing, and continuity—all through screen-based learning that doesn’t waste time on fluff.

Learning Outcomes:

• Create storyboards using standard industry structure and formatting techniques.
• Analyse scripts to design visuals that communicate intended meaning clearly.
• Apply principles of composition and timing to visual narrative planning.
• Plan camera movement and scene transitions using professional storyboard methods.
• Develop a clear visual sequence that supports character action and emotion.
• Use storyboarding to organise ideas and improve production efficiency.

Who is this Course For:

• Aspiring animators aiming to strengthen their visual planning skills.
• Motion designers looking to improve narrative sequence development.
• Content creators wanting to storyboard digital video and animation projects.
• Illustrators interested in exploring animation pre-production techniques.
• Filmmakers seeking structured visual storytelling for animated content.
• Designers branching into motion graphics with visual scripting needs.
• Writers exploring visual scripting and layout techniques in animation.
• Students aiming to build a portfolio in animation or motion design.

Career Path:

• Storyboard Artist – £30,000 to £45,000 per year
• 2D Animator – £25,000 to £40,000 per year
• Motion Graphics Designer – £28,000 to £50,000 per year
• Animation Director – £40,000 to £70,000 per year
• Visual Development Artist – £30,000 to £48,000 per year
• Pre-Production Coordinator – £26,000 to £42,000 per year