Motion Graphics, Bachelor's Degree, Tuition in Finnish
Major in the Degree Programme in Design (Bachelor of Culture and Arts)
In this major, students learn to produce 2D/3D animations, motion graphics, and film effects for diverse content production and technical implementation. The studies cover animation and motion graphics for advertising, product presentations and events, as well as post-production of live-action video, digital special effects, and virtual set design.
The programme provides students with strong technical skills as well as an understanding of the responsibilities related to motion graphics, including questions of sustainability in visual communication. Students also develop commercial awareness, presentation skills, and the ability to work under pressure – essential skills for industry projects. The studies encourage students to become future-oriented problem solvers, ready to create creative, responsible, and innovative solutions for the evolving motion graphics field.
Graduates earn the title of Bachelor of Culture and Arts (Design) and are equipped to work as designers in a variety of visual content and communication roles – for example in video and animation production companies, film and TV productions, game and software companies, advertising and design agencies, web content production, virtual production studios, and corporate marketing teams. Typical job titles include Motion Designer or Animator, Illustrator/Concept Artist, Game Designer or Graphic Designer, Live Visual Designer, VJ, 3D Artist, VFX Artist, Virtual Production Artist, and Post-Production Editor.
This major is taught mainly in Finnish and is available as full-time daytime studies. Teaching takes place in Helsinki at the Arabia Campus.
Metropolia’s Motion Graphics program is now an Unreal Engine Academic Partner
The Motion Graphics program at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences has been awarded the Unreal Academic Partner status by Epic Games. This recognition is granted to educational programs committed to high-quality game engine–based teaching and the development of creative technology.
Unreal Engine is an integral part of the Motion Graphics curriculum, particularly in virtual production, visual effects, and motion graphics. The collaboration supports the continuous development of teaching, offers new opportunities for students and staff to strengthen their skills, and deepens the program’s connections within the international creative technology community.
For more information, please contact Samuli Homanen, Lecturer and Unreal Authorized Instructor in the Motion Graphics program.
Contact information
Send your questions by email to vivimu [at] metropolia.fi (vivimu[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
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