Motion Graphics / Animation
Develop practical skills in motion graphics, 2D animation, kinetic typography, logo animation, explainer videos, visual effects, and animated content creation. Learn industry-standard tools and animation techniques through hands-on exercises, creative projects, and a professional motion graphics portfolio.
Course Introduction
Learning Outcomes
Understand animation principles, motion design theory, timing, easing, squash and stretch, and visual storytelling techniques.
Create animated text, logos, shapes, transitions, visual effects, and 2D explainer videos using Adobe After Effects and related tools.
Synchronize audio with animation, create character animations and reusable templates, and export high-quality content for different platforms.
Plan, produce, refine, and present a professional animated video or motion graphics reel suitable for freelance work and creative industry opportunities.
Target Audience
- group ICT graduates interested in digital arts, video content, or animation.
- group Freelancers seeking to offer motion design and animation services.
- group Early-career professionals working in creative and media industries.
16 Weeks Duration.
Modular Course Structure
A hands-on 16-week roadmap for mastering motion design, animation production, visual storytelling, and professional portfolio development.
Fundamentals of Animation
Principles of motion design, timing, easing, squash and stretch
After Effects Interface & Basics
Timeline, composition setup, layer types, file handling
Text & Logo Animation
Kinetic typography, transitions, motion paths, keyframe interpolation
Shape Layers & Masking
Animating geometric elements, paths, masks, blend modes
Explainer Video Techniques
Storyboarding, audio synchronization, pre-compositions, narrative animation
Camera & 3D Layers
3D space navigation, camera movement, parallax effects
Visual Effects & Presets
Particle systems, lighting effects, built-in plugins, glitch, fire, motion blur, glow
Audio & Motion Sync
Voice-over synchronization, waveform animation, sound effects
Character Animation (Introduction)
Puppet tool, rigging basics, walk cycles, 2D lip synchronization
Motion Graphics Templates (MOGRTs)
Creating reusable templates for Adobe Premiere Pro
Rendering & Exporting
Codecs, formats, resolution settings, render queues
Client Project Simulation
Managing a real-world brief from storyboard to final delivery
Capstone Planning
Project scoping, scriptwriting, mood board creation
Capstone Development I
Asset design, sequencing, animation, audio
Capstone Development II
Refinement, rendering, feedback incorporation, portfolio polishing
Capstone Showcase
Presentation of final animated project and portfolio
Tools & Platforms
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere Pro
Audacity, Adobe Audition
Motion Bro, AE Juice (Free), Saber Plugin
Milanote, Google Slides
ChatGPT, ElevenLabs
Behance, YouTube, Vimeo, ArtStation
Create an animated explainer video or motion graphics reel for a real-world brand, service, or social message. Participants will develop a script and storyboard, design visual assets, produce a 45–90 second animated video using Adobe After Effects, synchronize narration with visuals and transitions, and present the final project alongside a personal motion graphics portfolio.
Project brief, script, and storyboard.
Designed visual assets and animation sequence.
A professionally produced 45–90 second animated explainer video or motion graphics reel.
Final rendered video with synchronized narration, visuals, and transitions.
Personal motion graphics portfolio and final project presentation.
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