# Motion Graphics & Video Editing Portfolio Development

Canonical URL: <https://www.graduateschool.edu/courses/motion-graphics-video-editing-portfolio>

## Overview

Producing compelling and meaningful videos or designs requires not only technical expertise in the necessary software, but also a strong grasp of workflow, awareness of both past and current visual styles and trends, and the ability to evaluate your own work as well as that of your collaborators.

You’ll learn the principles of motion graphics and best practices for taking a project from concept to completion, resulting in work worthy of inclusion in your demo reel to present to potential clients.

This comprehensive motion graphics and video editing portfolio course equips you with the skills needed to produce compelling, high-quality videos and designs. You'll develop several projects for your demo reel, honing both technical expertise and creative vision. Through hands-on learning and personalized feedback from the instructor, you'll create work ready to present to potential clients.

The course emphasizes workflow, visual trends, and storytelling, with a focus on both motion design and video editing, two closely related specialties in the industry. By the end of the course, you'll have a solid foundation in motion graphics and video editing principles, career insights, and strategies for building a successful portfolio and landing jobs in the video production field.

## What you'll learn

- Expand your knowledge of video editing and motion graphics concepts
- Learn about the history and current state of the industry, understand the connection between design, motion graphics, and video editing
- Learn how to present your work and how to incorporate feedback from others
- Expand and develop your demo reel

## Schedule
- Jun 15, 2026 – Jun 17, 2026 — Live Online
- Aug 10, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026 — Live Online
- Sep 29, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 — Live Online
- Oct 9, 2026 – Oct 13, 2026 — Live Online
- Dec 3, 2026 – Dec 7, 2026 — Live Online

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $1495
