Yes! Motion Maestro is designed with working adults and busy people in mind. The first six modules are self-paced with pre-recorded lessons and asynchronous homework feedback. You can study at your own pace, on your own schedule.

The final three modules include live classes focused on portfolio building, career planning, and group critique—but all live sessions are recorded so you won’t miss anything if you can’t attend in real time.

Most students should plan to spend 3–5 hours per week on lessons and 5–10 hours on assignments. The more effort and time you put in, the faster you’ll progress—but the pace is flexible and up to you. Many of our students work full-time and find the rhythm manageable with consistent weekly focus.

Not at all. Motion Maestro is made for beginners. You don’t need to know anything about animation or creative software before starting. If you’re curious, creative, and motivated, we’ll guide you from zero to job-ready.

To complete this course, you’ll need:
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• Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere Pro)  
• A computer that meets Adobe software minimum system requirements. (We recommend at least an M1 MacBook or equivalent Windows machine.)
• Blender (free) for the 3D module (Blender system requirements)

Please note: Adobe Creative Cloud is required and not included in the course tuition.

You’ll have full access to the course content, recordings, and materials throughout the 9-month duration of the program. If you need more time to finish, extension options are available—just reach out to your mentor team.

No—and that’s by design. Jumpstart focuses on practical, portfolio-based outcomes, not academic credentials. Studios and clients don’t ask for degrees—they ask to see your work. That’s what we help you build.

Each student joins a cohort of up to 15 students, with personalized mentorship to support your growth. Here’s what you can expect:
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‍• Weekly feedback on your homework submissions
• Monthly 1-on-1 check-ins with your mentor.
• Ongoing access to our Jumpstart Slack group, where you can ask questions, get advice, and connect with fellow students and alumni.
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We’re here to help you stay accountable, encouraged, and on track.

Jumpstart runs for 9 months, split into two main phases:
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‍• Phase 1 (Months 1–6): Self-paced learning through video lessons, hands-on assignments, and weekly feedback.
• Phase 2 (Months 7–9): Live classes, portfolio development, career guidance, and peer reviews.
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By the end of the program, you’ll have a solid starter portfolio and the confidence to take on real client work.

That’s the goal—but we don’t make empty promises.

Motion Maestro is designed to prepare you with a professional portfolio, real-world projects, and mentorship to help you stand out. While we don’t guarantee job placement, we're confident students who put in the effort, consistency and creativity will be positioned for success.

You have two options:
‍• Pay in full: $1,497
‍• Monthly plan: 9 payments of $199/month
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You’ll select your plan during the application process. No hidden fees or upsells.

Currently, we run two cohorts per year, beginning in April and September.

Each cohort is capped at 15 students to maintain a high level of personal attention and feedback.

You’ll create a wide variety of projects including:
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‍• Character animations
‍• Kinetic typography
‍• Infographics
‍• Short ads and promos
‍• Explainers
‍• Portfolio-ready pieces for real-world scenarios
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Each project is designed to teach you the tools and how to think like a motion designer.

To join, you’ll fill out a short application and let us know your interest. We keep cohorts small, and acceptance is based on space availability and ensuring each class stays personal and high-quality.

If the cohort is full, we’ll notify you and offer a spot in the next available group.