This course includes

Project-based training from experts
Answers from real instructors
Retake for free within 1 year
Access to class recordings (30 days)
Verified digital certificate of completion

This course is self-paced. For live online or in-person instruction, take the After Effects Bootcamp.

Learn to Create Animated Motion Graphics

Discover the fundamentals of Adobe After Effects in this introductory course, designed to get you started with creating compelling video content. Animate transform properties like position and scale, and master text and shape animations to bring your projects to life.

This course introduces essential video concepts to help you understand the core principles of motion graphics animation. You’ll explore transparency effects, including blending modes and opacity animations, and learn how to apply and animate effects for professional-looking results.

Gain practical experience through hands-on, real-world projects and step-by-step exercises led by an experienced motion graphics instructor. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid foundation in After Effects and be ready to create animations, titles, and other dynamic visuals with confidence. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to solidify your skills, this After Effects course provides the perfect starting point for success in motion graphics animation.

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The Career Centers instructors are highly skilled communicators who really know their craft. They are wonderful about explaining and re-explaining when necessary and I never felt rushed or foolish for asking a question.
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Industry experts are assigned as your course instructor. Message your instructor with any questions.
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Hands-on quizzes and mini projects to test and reinforce concepts.

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After Effects Course Online (Self-Paced) Curriculum

What You'll Learn at a Glance

Learn to animate photos, text, and graphics
Use timeless animation principles to create interesting and dynamic animations
Understand the After Effects workflow
Master position, scale, rotation, and opacity effects
Utilize masks and track mattes to enhance videos with special effects
Integrate files seamlessly by importing and animating Photoshop, Illustrator, and audio files
Export professional videos using essential properties and expressions for high-quality output

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course open to beginners?

Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.

Do you offer payment plans or student financing for this course?

This course does not qualify for payment plans or student financing. See our Payment Plan FAQ to find related programs that qualify.

How long do I have access to the course materials?

What is the cancellation and refund policy for this single course?

For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.

What’s included with my tuition?

A hands-on learning experience working on projects and exercises, which is proven to boost comprehension, retention, and engagement
Expert instructors who are industry professionals and experienced educators that are driven to help you succeed
Expert support with answers to your questions from real instructors throughout your learning journey
Top-notch curricula that have been tried and tested over many years and are consistently improved for an optimal learning experience
30-day access to class recordings to review material at your own pace
A certificate of completion to verify your accomplishment

Are there any additional fees or expenses?

There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.

However, you may need to obtain required software. We’ll help you get set up with a free trial of paid software prior to the class. Most of our coding classes utilize freely-available open-source software. For most of our design and motion graphics courses, we will help you get set up with a free trial of Adobe Creative Cloud. If you attend the course in-person, we will have a computer already set up for you with all of the required software for no additional cost.

Do you offer any discounts for this course?

We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.

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