Motion Graphics Intro
Discover how to bring text and graphics to life with our beginner friendly course. Over two days you'll learn how to create 2D motion graphics using Adobe After Effects, with hands-on projects to practice your skills.
This course has been tailored towards Graphic Designers who are looking to elevate their designs with animation. You'll learn how to animate using keyframes, add motion to designs created in Photoshop and Illustrator, and animate 2D scenes consisting of multi layered vector graphics.
If you're looking to enhance your projects with dynamic text animations and moving parts, this course is for you.
Animate text and graphics
Use keyframes effectively
Import elements from Illustrator and Photoshop
Animate multi layered graphics
Render and export projectsIf attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.
You need no previous experience with Adobe After Effects to attend this course.
Course leader is an experienced industry expert
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-28th Aug 25 | Wed-Thu | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £70.00 | £429.00 + VAT | |
| 8-9th Oct 25 | Wed-Thu | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 5-6th Jan 26 | Mon-Tue | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 23-24th Feb 26 | Mon-Tue | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 23-24th Apr 26 | Thu-Fri | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 15-16th Jun 26 | Mon-Tue | London Bridge | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT |
| Course Dates | Days | Location | Places | RRP | Discount | You Pay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-19th Sep 25 | Thu-Fri | Online | Available | £499.00 | £70.00 | £429.00 + VAT | |
| 3-4th Nov 25 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 1-2nd Dec 25 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 28-29th Jan 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 23-24th Mar 26 | Mon-Tue | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT | ||
| 20-21st May 26 | Wed-Thu | Online | Available | £499.00 | £499.00 + VAT |
Using the project window
The composition window
Composition settings
Composition presets
The layers panel
Working with layers
The timeline
Trimming layers
Playing a composition
Basic layout tools
Basic transform controls
The properties panel
Animating graphic elements
Re-timing animations
Updating keyframes
Deleting keyframes
Precisely controlling animations
Synchronising actions
Stroke and fill settings
Understanding keyframe animation
Animating position and scale
Customising a motion path
Animating transform controls
Using multiple shapes in a shape layer
The add button
Wiggle
Wiggle transform
Repeaters
Using brainstorm to experiment and refine design
Illustrator and EPS import
Importing Layers
Layer size vs document size
Previewing vector graphics
Converting to shape layers
Editing an imported vector graphic in After Effects
Groups
Optimising vector graphics for use in After Effects
Layer size vs document size
Using alpha channels
Working with anchor points
Importing layer styles
Importing blend modes
Mask options
Working with Photoshop text layers
Anchor points explained
Pre-composing
Parenting
Null objects
Resolution
Frame size
Frame rate
Different layer masking techniques
Creating animated bezier mattes
Adjustment layers
Variable mask feathering
Trimming and moving layers
Modifying layer time properties
Time Remap
Optimising a multilayered vector graphic
Working with groups
Creating sub groups
Animating layers
Animating groups
Using the shape layer add button with groups
Copying and pasting keyframes
Keyframe assistants
Time reverse keyframes
Simultaneously editing multiple keyframes
Further principles of keyframing
Copying and pasting keyframes
Keyframe assistants
Time reverse keyframing
Simultaneously editing multiple keyframes
Drawing lines & outlines
Using trim paths with multiple shapes
Using text layers
Bevel and drop shadow
Sheen effect
Animating text
Using text layers
Adding text animators
Customising text animators
Reversing text animators
Saving preset text animators
Using shapes as masks
Using text as masks
H264
Animated Gifs
Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.
People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.
Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.
Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.
Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.
Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.
Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.
Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.
Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.
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