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Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Sample Class!

In this sample class, students will be completing a small project in Adobe After Effects! No experience necessary! We will be working on a small creative project step by step together as we test out if After Effects is right for us!
Stacy D.
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4.9
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(22)
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What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours
Projects
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 a small project
Grading
I will be critiquing students' work 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.

We will complete one small project together as we test out if the program and learning style is right for us!

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Learning Goals

Students will learn the basic functions of After Effects, as well as the range of abilities the program has
Students will be able to perform the basic functions of some of the tools After Effects has to offer
learning goal

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.
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Joined February, 2023
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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!

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Meets once
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-10 learners per class

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