Course Description

The Certificate in Adobe After Effects course is designed to teach learners the art of motion graphics, visual effects, and video compositing. Widely used in the film, television, advertising, and digital media industries, After Effects allows users to create stunning animations, title sequences, transitions, and cinematic effects. This course provides step-by-step training, from basic tools to advanced techniques, enabling students to produce professional-quality projects for media and entertainment.

What you'll learn in this course?

The course is ideal for aspiring designers, video editors, and digital creators who want to produce professional-quality visual content for film, advertising, and social media.

Module 1: Introduction to Adobe After Effects
Overview of motion graphics and VFX
Navigating the After Effects interface
Understanding compositions, layers, and timelines
Module 2: Working with Basic Tools & Layers
Creating and editing shapes
Applying fill, stroke, and gradients
Working with text layers and formatting
Importing media (images, audio, and video)
Module 3: Animation Basics
Introduction to keyframes and motion paths
Animating position, scale, rotation, and opacity
Using easing for smooth animations
Working with parenting and null objects
Module 4: Effects & Presets
Applying built-in effects and presets
Working with color correction and grading
Using masks and track mattes
Motion blur and blending modes
Module 5: Advanced Animation Techniques
2D & 3D layers in After Effects
Camera and light animations
Expressions for automation
Animating with shape layers and paths
Module 6: Motion Graphics & Titles
Creating animated text and titles
Kinetic typography techniques
Logo animation basics
Lower thirds and infographics
Module 7: Visual Effects & Compositing
Green screen (chroma key) removal
Rotoscoping techniques
Tracking (2D & 3D)
Working with masks for compositing
Module 8: Rendering & Exporting
Previewing and optimizing projects
Export settings with Adobe Media Encoder
File formats for social media, broadcast, and film
Module 9: Projects & Assignments
Animated title sequence
Social media ad or explainer video
Logo reveal animation
Final show reel project