Motion Graphics and Animation with After Effects — PickAClass
4.2 (11) ⏱ 2h 30m 📚 25 lessons 🎧 Audio version

Motion Graphics and Animation with After Effects

Learn to create dynamic motion graphics and visual effects using industry-standard animation workflows and modern design principles.

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About this course

Motion graphics are the backbone of modern digital storytelling, from social media ads to cinematic title sequences. This course provides a structured path to understanding how to bring static elements to life using After Effects through clear, written instruction. You will transition from understanding basic interface layouts to confidently building your own custom animations. By learning the logic behind motion and layer manipulation, you will be able to apply professional effects to create polished visual content for any digital project. What you'll learn: - Understand the core interface, project structure, and essential terminology used in professional motion design. - Apply keyframing techniques to animate position, scale, rotation, and opacity with precision. - Create engaging text animations and typography-driven motion graphics for various platforms. - Master layer management and compositing to build complex visual scenes from scratch. - Practice modern workflows including easing, motion paths, and basic expressions for smoother animations. - Configure export settings and understand modern delivery formats for web and social media. The curriculum begins with foundational concepts and interface navigation before moving into practical animation exercises and layer interactions. It concludes with modern best practices for rendering and professional project organization. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior experience in motion graphics or animation software. Start your journey into the world of motion design today.

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Coursework summary
Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Reviews (11)

أمينة إبراهيم AE
★ 4 · July 24, 2026

Brilliant course! The structure was intuitive and the actionable insights are invaluable. Highly recommend.

هند بن خالد TN Verified learner
★ 4 · July 24, 2026

Really enjoyed the learning experience. The materials provided were top-notch and easy to follow.

بدر بن أحمد TN
★ 3 · July 15, 2026

Brilliant course design. The way concepts build on each other is seamless. Very practical and well-explained.

Shaista Parveen PK
★ 5 · July 11, 2026

This course exceeded my expectations. The real-world applications discussed are incredibly useful. Great job!

Manon Moreau FR Verified learner
★ 5 · July 4, 2026

This course exceeded my expectations. The content is solid, and the examples provided really sealed the deal for me.

Benjamín Acosta UY
★ 4 · June 24, 2026

Really enjoyed the flow of this. The practical applications discussed were spot on. Great course!

Mateo Gómez PE Verified learner
★ 4 · June 9, 2026

Fantastic learning experience. The pace was perfect, and the examples really solidified the concepts. Big thumbs up!

Noah Fischer LU Verified learner
★ 4 · June 6, 2026

So glad I took this course. The explanations were crystal clear and the activities were engaging. Great value.

Manon Moreau FR Verified learner
★ 4 · May 31, 2026

An amazing learning experience! The structure was intuitive, and the content was presented with great clarity. Totally recommend this one.

ماجد سليمان JO Verified learner
★ 5 · May 31, 2026

This course exceeded my expectations! The real-world examples were incredibly helpful. I learned so much and feel ready to apply it.

Emiliano Jiménez CR
★ 4 · May 30, 2026

Solid content and presented clearly. I appreciated the real-world applications shown. Could have used a few more practice opportunities.

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