Course Description:
This beginner-level course introduces students to the fundamentals of motion graphics using Adobe After Effects, one of the world's leading software applications for animation and visual effects. Designed for learners with little or no prior experience, the course focuses on building a strong foundation in motion design principles and essential animation techniques.
Students will learn the After Effects interface, project organization, keyframe animation, basic motion graphics, typography animation, shape layers, masks, transitions, and audio synchronization. Through practical exercises and creative projects, they will gain hands-on experience in creating animated titles, logo animations, social media posts, promotional videos, and basic motion graphics compositions.
By the end of the course, students will be able to confidently create simple, visually engaging animations and understand the basic workflow required for motion graphics production.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Topics Covered:
Introduction to Motion Graphics, Motion Design Fundamentals, Adobe After Effects Interface, Project Settings, Composition & Workspace
Practical Exercise:
Create a simple composition and animate basic shapes
,Topics Covered:
Layers, Timeline, Keyframes, Position, Scale, Rotation, Opacity, Anchor Point
Practical Exercise:
Create a bouncing ball and a moving object animation
,Topics Covered:
Animation Principles, Easy Ease, Graph Editor, Motion Blur, Parenting & Null Objects
Practical Exercise:
Animate a logo with smooth motion
,Topics Covered:
Shape Layers, Pen Tool, Masks, Track Mattes, Trim Paths
Practical Exercise:
Create animated icons and infographic elements
,Topics Covered:
Typography Basics, Text Animators, Presets, Kinetic Typography
Practical Exercise:
Design and animate a motivational quote video
,Topics Covered:
Effects & Presets, Glow, Blur, Color Correction, Adjustment Layers, Blending Modes
Practical Exercise:
Create a cinematic title animation
,Topics Covered:
Logo Animation, Motion Graphics Workflow, Importing Illustrator & Photoshop Files
Practical Exercise:
Design and animate a professional logo reveal
,Topics Covered:
Camera Basics, 3D Layers, Lights, Basic Expressions, Pre-Compositions
Practical Exercise:
Create a simple 2.5D parallax animation
,Topics Covered:
Audio Integration, Timing & Synchronization, Rendering, Export Settings, Adobe Media Encoder
Practical Exercise:
Create a 15 to 20 -second social media promotional video
,Topics Covered:
Final Project Development, Review, Portfolio Tips, Best Practices, Presentation & Feedback
Practical Exercise:
Develop and present a complete Motion Graphics project
Sarathkumar N. is an Animation, VFX, and Motion Graphics educator with over two decades of combined industry and academic experience. He is the Founder & Director of Precise Creative Studios Pvt. Ltd. and serves as Director – Education & Skilling at ABAI, Bengaluru. Throughout his career, he has mentored aspiring artists, designed industry-oriented curricula, and established strong collaborations between academia and the creative industry. Passionate about experiential learning, he has guided students to national and international recognition while equipping them with practical, production-ready skills in Animation, VFX, Motion Graphics, Game Design, and emerging digital technologies.