Master Motion Graphics in After Effects: Create & Animate

Overview

Learn to create, animate, refine, and enhance motion graphics using industry-standard techniques in Adobe After Effects. In this hands-on course, learners will develop the ability to design vector shapes, apply smooth animations, build dynamic motion banners, and craft professional lower-third text elements. By exploring essential tools such as Trim Paths, Easy Ease, stroke styling, and color controls, learners will gain the practical skills needed to produce polished, engaging visual compositions. Throughout the course, learners benefit from step-by-step guidance that builds confidence through real-world workflows used in motion design studios. Each module offers focused, skill-driven lessons that help learners apply creative concepts while mastering technical precision. What makes this course unique is its clear progression—from foundational shape animation to advanced text motion graphics—ensuring learners not only understand After Effects tools but also learn how to use them thoughtfully to support visual communication. By the end of the course, learners will be able to create clean, modern animations suitable for social media, branding, and video production, preparing them for professional motion design projects.

Syllabus

Foundations of Shape & Motion

This module introduces learners to the essential tools and techniques of motion graphics in After Effects, focusing on creating vector shapes, establishing clean design layouts, and applying fundamental animation principles to build smooth, professional motion sequences.

Professional Text-Based Motion Graphics

This module explores advanced text-based motion graphics, guiding learners through building lower thirds, animating subtext, refining stroke details, and applying color styling to create polished, broadcast-ready visual designs.