Module #1 Course Introduction Overview of the course, animation and motion graphics principles, and what to expect
Module #2 Design Principles for Animation Understanding the fundamentals of design as they apply to animation and motion graphics
Module #3 Storytelling in Animation The art of telling a story through animation and motion graphics
Module #4 Advanced Animation Techniques Exploring advanced animation techniques such as easing, Squash and Stretch, and Anticipation
Module #5 Motion Graphics Software Overview Introducing popular motion graphics software such as Adobe After Effects, Blender, and Cinema 4D
Module #6 After Effects Fundamentals Getting started with Adobe After Effects, including interface and basic tools
Module #7 Working with Layers and Objects Organizing and manipulating layers and objects in After Effects
Module #8 Animation with Keyframes Using keyframes to animate properties and create motion
Module #9 Working with Text and Typography Creating and animating text elements in After Effects
Module #10 Adding 3D Elements to Your Designs Integrating 3D elements into your motion graphics using After Effects and Cinema 4D
Module #11 Advanced Compositing Techniques Enhancing your animations with advanced compositing techniques such as masking and tracking
Module #12 Working with Color and Lighting Enhancing mood and atmosphere with color and lighting in After Effects
Module #13 Sound Design and Audio Integration Adding audio to your animations and incorporating sound design principles
Module #14 Motion Graphics for Social Media Designing and animating for social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook
Module #15 Motion Graphics for Broadcast and TV Creating motion graphics for broadcast and television, including lower thirds and title sequences
Module #16 Motion Graphics for Web and Interactive Designing and animating for web and interactive applications such as websites and video games
Module #17 Experimental Animation Techniques Pushing the boundaries of animation with experimental techniques and plugins
Module #18 Collaboration and Project Management Working with clients and teams to manage projects from concept to delivery
Module #19 Animation for Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Creating immersive experiences with animation and motion graphics for VR and AR
Module #20 Motion Graphics for Data Visualization Using animation and motion graphics to visualize data and tell stories
Module #21 Advanced Physics and Dynamics Simulating realistic physics and dynamics in After Effects and other software
Module #22 Creating Animated Characters and Creatures Designing and animating characters and creatures for motion graphics and animation
Module #23 Portfolio Development and Showreel Creation Building a strong portfolio and showreel to showcase your skills
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Animation and Motion Graphics: Beyond the Basics career