Creative and Media 

In this introduction, you will gain insight into what you will be learning in this course.

Introduction

Introduction to Animation 101

This module delves into different types of animation. Learn the guiding principles and tools to get the job done.

What is animation and types of animation

Principles of animation

Animation tools

Animation and its types

In this module, you will learn the art of storyboarding and visualizing your animation before it comes to life.

Creating storyboard

Building your asset in Adobe illustration

The storyboard and asset creation

Learn to bring your characters and objects to life using After Effects transform tools.

Understanding the interface

How to animate with transform properties

Working with expressions

Tools of after effects

Working with text

Animating shape layer ellipse

Hit the ground running

This module provides a step-by-step, hands-on session demonstrating how to bring your characters, objects, and environment together to create an animation.

Project - dry season

Project - raining season

Animate your first project

Now that you've become an animator, learn how to price and sell your skills.

Understanding the business of animation

A different perspective

Realities of being an animator in Nigeria

The skillsets an animator needs

Conclusion

Quiz

Monetizing your animation skill

Trailer<div class="iframe-wrapper"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/709099026" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>More About the CourseYes, Tom and Jerry – that's probably one of the first thoughts that popped into your mind when you saw this course. You may be wondering how these characters and objects are brought to life. Well, it's animation! This course has been carefully prepared for animation enthusiasts who wish to bring their creativity and genius to life through objects, characters, and more.It is intended to introduce you to the world of animation using Adobe After Effects, a software application used by professional animators and designers to create captivating motion graphics and visual effects. The course assumes no prior knowledge of animation or After Effects and is appropriate for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of animation.Key Takeaways<ul><li>You will acquire practical skills in animation and motion graphics using After Effects.</li><li>You will have the ability to express creative ideas through animation.</li><li>You will learn how to monetize your animation skills.</li><li>You will gain insights into the workflow of the animation industry and create a career path.</li><li>You will also obtain a certificate upon completion of the course.</li></ul>Meet Your Instructor<img src="https://letcheck.b-cdn.net/2748/clsxtsutl03dxrh8zbbiqh3xd.png">This course was developed by Sapphital Learning along with its employees, instructors, and the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA). Sapphital continues to develop courses covering different knowledge areas to meet the learning needs of Nigerians, across multiple disciplines. NiYA stands as a dynamic force, propelling the future of our nation forward through empowering education and visionary learning experiences. Every Nigerian Youth deserves high-quality learning materials to match with their counterparts in other parts of the world, this is what Nigerian Youth Academy is here for.

In this course, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of creating animations using Adobe After Effects software. Take a step closer and learn to animate like a pro.

Animation 101 with After Effects

Nigerian Youth Academy

Course Details

Course content

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