Video Animation

The course is cantered on motion graphics which means using both graphics and animation to make visual content that moves. You are going to explore kinetic typography, design motion for logos and use various visual effects with Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. Although this course does not mainly cover hand-drawn frame-by-frame animation, it does introduce key principles that support both traditional animation and motion graphics. Gaining knowledge of these basic ideas allows you to use your talents in various types of animation. By covering motion design concepts, the curriculum teaches you how to develop eye-catching animations that can be used in marketing and other digital platforms. By doing practical projects, you will create a portfolio that highlights your skills in motion graphics, helping you prepare for opportunities in digital animation.

The course offers many useful lessons on animation, though it does not have separate sections on scriptwriting or storyboarding. The course mainly deals with learning the animation process, placing importance on getting better with motion graphics, 2D animation and visual effects with help from Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. However, we also believe that learning basic principles of scriptwriting and storyboarding improves your animation projects as it gives you a structured overview to follow in the visuals. You may look for additional courses or tools that concentrate on developing stories and planning for pre-production. When you combine your knowledge of animation principles with your technical skills, you can create animations that communicate your ideas smoothly and meaningfully, from start to finish.

This course is made to fit anyone, especially beginners. Knowing how to use animation software would be useful, but it is not necessary for everyone. At the beginning, students focus on basic ideas and increase their knowledge with more advanced methods as time goes on. Learners will be guided on Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro so that you can learn the basics and grow confident in using these common industry tools. The emphasis is placed on gaining experience by doing various projects. By the end of the course, you will understand animation well and be confident in using the software, helping you make professional animations. Your steady practice and curiosity are essential for learning animation and the curriculum is set up to help you grow continuously.

The course teaches with industry-approved software to ensure students receive a full education in animation. Mostly, you will use Adobe After Effects which is an advanced tool designed for making motion graphics and visual effects. Animating text, shapes and images along with enhancing your animations through different effects is made possible with this tool. Besides, Adobe Premiere Pro allows you to cut and edit your video, so you can assemble your animations, add background music and polish your work for the final output. When you complete projects, you will become more familiar with the tools' functions, find out how to use their key tools and learn how to address common problems.

This course is designed for 2D animation by teaching the skills and software needed to create two-dimensional animations. You will discover several areas of 2D animation such as animating characters and creating graphics and use software such as Adobe After Effects to do so. By going through the curriculum, you will discover the principles of 2D animation and master the skills needed for creating interesting content. Even though 3D animation is a separate skillset, this course focuses only on 2D animation and does not cover 3D. If you are interested in understanding 3D animation further, checking out courses that concentrate on this discipline could help you learn more. This course focuses on 2D animation so that you can have a full and targeted experience, learning everything you need to do well in this field.