Motion Graphics Foundation Certificate

2Motion Graphics offers a whole new medium for expression and creativity by integrating graphic design, animations, and audio to communicate complex ideas visually in a more compelling way.

What will it cover?

DAY 1

Introduction to Motion Design

The module emphasis developing an understanding and awareness of the process involved in motion design animation.

• Intro to motion design
• Principles of motion design
• Types of motion design
• Industrial standard tools and technique
• Importance of voiceover and sound-effects in deciding the tempo of animation
• Graphic designing fundamentals
• Intro to traditional cell animation

DAY 2

Design Basics

Express your information visually using design language for triggering your creativity and imagination.

• Rules of composition
• A brief walkthrough on creating vector artwork
• Typography in design
• Colour theory basics

DAY 3

After Effects Foundation

Introducing the core concepts and techniques used in creating motion graphics.

• Introduction to shape layers
• The art of keyframe animation
• Creating a short animation utilizing the principles of motion design.

DAY 4

3D Content Creation Basics

An introduction to 3D content creation.

• A walkthrough of the Pipeline involved in 3D-Content creation such as NURBS and Polygonal Modelling, Texturing, Animation, Rigging, Dynamics, Lighting, and Rendering

• Creating and animating 3D artwork

DAY 5

Compositing and Audio Fundamentals

Combining 3D objects, text, audio, and other graphic elements into a motion design video.

• A brief intro into 3D compositing for motion graphics artists
• Kinetic typography techniques in After Effect
• Integrating audio into animations
• Delivering your finished motion design artwork into variable formats for multiple social media platforms

What will you achieve?

Students will work through a professional motion design process using industry-standard tools and learn the best practice.

How will you be taught?

A mix of lecture-style, demonstration, and also practical instruction with tutor guidance.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for those who wish to create animated digital content to better narrate their ideas.

Start Date:

Batch 1

S1 June 22: INTRODUCTION TO MOTION DESIGN

S2 June 29: DESIGN BASICS

S3 July 6: AFTER EFFECTS FOUNDATION

S4 July 13: 3D CONTENT CREATION BASICS

S5 July 27: COMPOSITING AND AUDIO FUNDAMENTALS

Batch 2

S1 November 16: INTRODUCTION TO MOTION DESIGN

S2 November 23: DESIGN BASICS

S3 November 23: AFTER EFFECTS FOUNDATION

S4 November 30: 3D CONTENT CREATION BASICS

S5 December 07: COMPOSITING AND AUDIO FUNDAMENTALS

Price AED 2700 or AED 600 stand-alone