Course Overview

Take your motion graphics skills to the next level with our Intermediate Motion Graphics course using Adobe After Effects. This 6-month program focuses on advanced motion graphics and visual effects techniques, preparing you to create professional-quality animations and effects for various media.

 

What You’ll Learn

  • Advanced animation techniques and keyframing
  • Creating and manipulating complex motion graphics
  • Utilizing visual effects for cinematic and stylized looks
  • Integrating After Effects with other Adobe tools for enhanced projects
  • Optimizing workflows and rendering high-quality output
  • Developing a polished portfolio with comprehensive motion graphics projects

 

Course Details

Duration6 Months 
Classes3 sessions per week, 2 hours per session
LevelAdvanced
LanguageEnglish
Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of Adobe After Effects or completion of an introductory motion graphics course

Instructor

Alex Carter, Motion Graphics Designer with 8+ years of experience

 

Course Schedule

Month 1: Advanced Animation Keyframing

  • Week 1: Complex Keyframing 
  • Week 2: Working With Expressions
  • Week 3: Advanced Shape Layer Animation
  • Week 4: Real-World Project

Month 2: Creating and Manipulating Motion Graphics

  • Week 1: Designing Complex Motion Graphics
  • Week 2: Advanced Text Animation
  • Week 3: Using Masks and Mattes
  • Week 4: Real-World Project

Month 3: Visual Effects Techniques

  • Week 1: Creating Special Effect 
  • Week 2: Compositing and Integration
  • Week 3: Color Correction and Grading 
  • Week 4: Real-World Project

Month 4: Integration with other Adobe Tools 

  • Week 1: Introduction with Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Week 2: Working With Adobe Illustrator Graphics
  • Week 3: Incorporating Adobe Photoshop Assets 
  • Week 4: Real-World Project

Month 5: Optimizing Workflows and Rendering

  • Week 1: Workflow Optimization
  • Week 2: Rendering and Exporting
  • Week 3: Troubleshooting Problem-Solving  
  • Week 4: Real-World Project

Month 6: Capstone Project and Portfolio Development 

  • Week 1: Capstone Project Preparation
  • Week 2: Capstone Project Development 
  • Week 3: Portfolio Presentation
  • Week 4: Course Review and Final Presentations 

 

Course Materials

  • Course handouts and motion graphics resources
  • Access to online tools and templates
  • Access to our online community forum

 

Assessments and Certification

  • Weekly assignments and project reviews
  • Final capstone project presentation
  • Certificate of completion upon successful completion of the course