Adobe After Effects for Beginners!
In this 12 week course, students will be learning the basics of Adobe After Effects from the ground up! No experience necessary! We will be completing small projects every week in order to improve students' mastery of the program.
Stacy D.
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4.9
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What's included
12 live meetings
11 in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. Students will be presenting their work at the end of every week in order to receive critique! I will be guiding students step by step to create small projects every week.Grading
I will be critiquing students' work weekly in class as they complete projects under my guidance.Class Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Beginner Level
Students will be editing along with me as we learn the basics of Adobe After Effects! I will be sharing my screen and allowing students to see each key click as I show them the basic tools and functions of the program. Each photo that we use will be provided by me as we edit and change elements of photos, videos, and designs. The beginner course is as follows, but can change and adapt as a student needs.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the basic functions of After Effects, as well as the range of abilities the program hasStudents will be able to perform the basic functions of all the tools After Effects has to offer
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Interface and the Timeline 1
Practicing how to interact with the timeline and the interface of the program by animating a bouncing ball, part 1! 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Interface and the Timeline 2
Practicing how to interact with the timeline and the interface of the program by animating a bouncing ball, part 2! 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Effects and Presets
Using the effects and presets menu to alter and filter the objects and images in your file. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Shapes and Masking
Using shape tools and how to mask to reveal or hide certain areas of your piece. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Scary or violent imagery will not be available or acceptable in this class. I will be providing the images and videos for students to manipulate throughout the class to ensure that they are appropriate for all ages.
Adobe After Effects will be required for this course. There are other motion graphics programs that students may have, but I will not be using other programs during this class. The link to After Effects is below, and they offer different subscription plans for parents to choose from. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!
Pre-Requisites
No experience is necessary for this class! Access to Adobe After Effects is the only requirement for this class.
Supply List
Students will need access to a computer with Adobe After Effects. No other supplies are required! I will be providing appropriate photos to manipulate throughout the class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Science from University of Dundee
I have been working in the animation and illustration industry, as well as teaching, for the last 5 years! I have a Master's Degree in Medical Art, and I love applying my knowledge to all genres of animation and illustration!Reviews
Live Group Course
$25
weekly1x per week, 12 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-10 learners per class
