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Motion Graphics with After Effects

Move from doodles to deliverables that pay.

Duration
8 weeks
Format
3 studio sessions per week + 1-on-1 critique on Saturdays
Track type
Cohort
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About this course

Why students take this

Motion is the new typography. Every brand is moving toward animated logos, social motion content, and explainer videos — and the supply of good motion designers is tiny.

This cohort covers After Effects from first keyframe to advanced expressions. We finish with a 60-second branded explainer video as your portfolio piece, ready to share on YouTube and Behance.

Eight weeks of motion

  • Keyframes, easing, the language of animation
  • Animated logo identity systems
  • Social motion content (square, vertical, story formats)
  • Character + scene animation basics
  • Sound design, color grading, final delivery

Outcomes

What you’ll walk away with

Every outcome below is something a graduate can demonstrate on the last day of class — not a vague promise.

  • 01

    Design polished social posts, brand kits, and UI mockups

  • 02

    Build a curated portfolio across 5+ real briefs

  • 03

    Win freelance clients on Fiverr / Upwork / direct outreach

Syllabus

How the 8 weeks actually unfold

We move in deliberate phases. Each one builds on the last, so by week 8you’re working on real briefs — not still typing your first hello-world.

  1. W1

    AE workspace + first comp

    Compositions, timeline, render queue.

    You can…
    • Build your first composition
    • Render a 1080p MP4
    • Understand the timeline + layers
  2. W2

    Keyframes + easing

    The language of motion.

    You can…
    • Animate any property over time
    • Apply easing for natural motion
    • Debug timing issues
  3. W3

    Shape layers + parenting

    Shapes, masks, parenting.

    You can…
    • Build complex animations with shape layers
    • Use parenting + linking
    • Build rigs you can re-use
  4. W4

    Expressions basics

    Wiggle, loops, timing.

    You can…
    • Use expressions to drive motion
    • Wiggle, loop, time remap
    • Write small JavaScript expressions
  5. W5

    Animated logo identity

    Design + animate a logo reveal.

    You can…
    • Plan + storyboard a logo animation
    • Animate a 5-second reveal
    • Deliver to client
  6. W6

    Social motion content

    Square, vertical, story formats.

    You can…
    • Build a week of social motion content
    • Work in 1:1, 4:5, 9:16 formats
    • Optimise for muted viewing
  7. W7

    Character + scene animation basics

    Walk cycles, scene composition.

    You can…
    • Animate a basic character walk
    • Compose a scene with depth
    • Use cameras + light
  8. W8

    Sound design + final delivery

    Audio, colour grading, codecs.

    You can…
    • Sync motion to sound
    • Colour grade a final video
    • Deliver to YouTube + client

Who this is for

A great fit if you’re…

  • Creatives who want to monetize their eye for design
  • Marketers tired of waiting on a designer
  • Anyone who wants to brand their own business

Tools you’ll use

The stack you’ll get fluent in

  • Adobe Creative Suite or Figma
  • Canva Pro
  • Behance / Dribbble portfolio setup

Format: 3 studio sessions per week + 1-on-1 critique on Saturdays.

FAQ

Questions students ask before joining

Do I need to know how to draw?+

Not at all. We focus on systems, layout, and tooling — drawing is optional.

Do I need Adobe?+

We provide Adobe lab access during class. Outside class, the free trial covers your first month.

Will I get paying clients?+

We coach you through real freelance outreach in the last 3 weeks.

Can I switch design tools?+

Yes. We teach concepts that transfer between Figma, Adobe, Sketch, and others.

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Next step

4-minute application. Quote in 24 hours.

Tell us about your background and goals. We’ll send the syllabus, fee plan, and a cohort that fits.

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