Motion Graphics with After Effects Course Online for High School Students

This course includes

20 hours of project-based training from experts
Access to Adobe Creative Cloud (1 month)
Learn from an Adobe Certified Professional
1-on-1 bonus training
Verified digital certificate of completion

This course is self-paced. For live online and in-person instruction, take Video Editing with Premiere Pro Live Online.

Are you fascinated by motion graphics design? Learn how to create your own in this hands-on summer program that explores After Effects, Adobe’s popular application for animation and motion graphics. You’ll begin by getting comfortable with the After Effects workspace before diving into core motion design concepts and workflows. From there, the program introduces more advanced techniques, including title and text animation, 3D layer animation, and motion tracking.

This program is designed for complete beginners with no prior experience in animation, After Effects, or design.

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Tuition

Full Tuition

$1,499
$1,299
Early bird discount applied Due before the class starts

This course includes

20 hours of project-based training from experts
Access to Adobe Creative Cloud (1 month)
Learn from an Adobe Certified Professional
1-on-1 bonus training
Verified digital certificate of completion

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Get personalized attention in small groups

Work on real-world exercises & projects

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Learn from industry experts with real-world experience

We supply computers in class, no need to bring your own

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24/7 access to our premium course videos and projects.
Access to Adobe Creative Cloud (1 month)
Industry experts are assigned as your course instructor. Message your instructor with any questions.
Participate in NextGen online discussion forums — share ideas and receive additional support.
Hands-on quizzes and mini projects to test and reinforce concepts.
1-on-1 live training with an industry expert to review any course material or project.

1-on-1 Bonus Training Included

We want you to leverage the skills you’ll learn. In addition to 20 hours of hands-on, self-paced training, you’ll receive one live 1-on-1 training session where you can:

Review any concepts or projects from class
Receive assistance applying skills to your own project

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Earn a Certificate of Completion

Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!

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Motion Graphics with After Effects Online (Self-Paced with Mentoring) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Create animated graphics and stylized text using keyframe animation techniques
Navigate the After Effects workspace, timeline, and project panel with confidence
Apply essential design principles to produce clean, dynamic motion graphics
Integrate audio and video footage into animated compositions
Work with 3D layers, cameras, and lights to create depth and cinematic effects
Export animations using Adobe Media Encoder for sharing on social platforms

Course Syllabus

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Section 1

Social Media Ad: Assembling the Assets

Creating a Composition
Importing Media
Organizing the Project panel
Working with Layers in a Composition (Timeline)
Transform Properties: Position, Scale, & Rotation

Social Media Ad: Adding Audio & Animating Position

Working with Audio
Animating Transform Properties such as Position
Adding Easing
Swapping Out Layer Content While Keeping Keyframes

Social Media Ad: Adding Text & Layer Styles

Adding Text
Adding Layer Styles: Drop Shadow & Stroke

Section 2

Social Media Ad: Video Layers & Parenting

Adding Video
Slowing Down Video (Slowmo)
Animating Multiple Layers Simultaneously with Parenting

Social Media Ad: Animating Opacity & Audio/Video Fades

Animating Opacity
Adding Audio & Video Fades
Changing Work Area & Composition Duration
Copying & Pasting Keyframes
Creating a Vignette Effect with a Mask

Social Media Ad: Exporting Files

Using Adobe Media Encoder
Exporting Files
Media Encoder vs. Render Queue

Logo Animation

Working with Adobe Illustrator Files
Making a Dummy Comp Before Importing
Organizing the Timeline: Color Labels & Shy Layers
Animating Transform Properties: Scale, Position, & Opacity
Animating Multiple Layers Together
Creating Staggered & Sequential Animations
Exporting Transparent Video

Section 3

Creating an Infographic Animation

Working with Adobe Illustrator Files
Converting Illustrator Layers into Native Shape Layers
Trim Paths

Masks & Track Mattes

Adding Masks to Layers
Using Track Mattes
Adding Effects

Animating Text Layers

Creating & Editing After Effects Text
Animating with Text Animators

Section 4

Nested Compositions

Combining Nesting Compositions
Adding Audio
Adding Motion Blur

Title Animation: Multiple Text Animators

Animating With the Linear Wipe Effect
Applying Multiple Text Animators
Saving Text Animation Presets

Title Animation: Write-On Text Effect

Creating a Write-On Text Effect

Section 5

Introducing 3D Layers, Lights, & Cameras

Moving Layers in 3D Space
Working with Cameras
Working with Lights

Animating 3D Layers & Depth of Field

Animating Layers in 3D Space
Adding Depth of Field

Medical Animation: Working with Video & Audio

Working with Video
Working with Audio
Looping Video & Audio

Section 6

Medical Animation: Motion Paths & Expressions

Creating Curved Motion Paths
Looping an Animation with Expressions
Working with Essential Properties
Adding Motion Blur to a Nested Comp

Motion Tracking

Point Tracking
Motion Tracking
Null Object Layers
Working with Multiple Trackers
Importing After Effects Comps

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course open to beginners?

Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

How long do I have access to the course materials?

This course is available for 30 days.
You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 30 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.

What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course?

For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Access to Adobe Creative Cloud (1 month) during your training
Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey
Additional personalized 1-on-1 bonus training with an industry expert to reinforce concepts
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

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