Fall 2026 • NCAD Motion Design

Topher's Motion Lab

Welcome to the temporary class hub while Canvas is down. Everything you need for your courses lives here.

Discord Server Class Google Drive Storyboard Template

Student Resources & SOPs

Required Software

Adobe CC (Stable + Beta), Blender, Unreal Engine, Maya, Substance 3D. Install everything before Day 1.

Scripts & Plugins

FX Console, Animation Composer, Blender Addons, AEScripts.com setup, and the manual install workflow.

File Naming & Folders

The NCAD standard folder structure, naming convention, and zip submission process.

The Archive (Google Drive)

20 years of collected assets, project files, scripts, textures, and sound design. The vault is open.

Class Schedule

Wednesdays
Advanced Motion Design: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Independent Studies: 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Term Dates

15-week term starting September 9, 2026.
Check your course page and Canvas for assignment deadlines.

Your Classes

Current Course

Advanced Motion Design

Advanced visual storytelling, production systems, critique, and portfolio-ready motion work. Begin with animated infographics in Weeks 1–2.

Wednesdays 8:00 AM–12:00 PM • 15 Weeks
Optional Resource

AI for Artists Without Selling Your Soul

A practical workshop for motion design, illustration, UX, animation, graphic design, 3D, and video students using AI with creative integrity.

15-Week Workshop • Student Reference
Independent Study

Capstone 1 (Repeat)

Independent study continuation of the Capstone 1 curriculum. Check in with Topher weekly.

Wednesdays 1:00 PM–5:00 PM • Independent Study
Independent Study

Capstone 2

Independent-study continuation of the Capstone 2 curriculum. Check in with Topher weekly.

Wednesdays 1:00 PM–5:00 PM • Independent Study
Independent Study

Intermediate Motion Design

Independent-study continuation of the Intermediate Motion Design curriculum. Check in with Topher weekly.

Wednesdays 1:00 PM–5:00 PM • Independent Study
Independent Study

Introduction to Motion Design (Repeat)

Independent study for the foundational motion design course. Weekly check-ins with Topher.

Wednesdays 1:00 PM–5:00 PM • Independent Study

Intern Access

Password Protected

Intern Production Hub

For production interns working on Intro to Motion Design video content.

15-Week Internship • Password Required