The foundational course. Learn the physics of motion, the history of the craft, and build your After Effects fundamentals.
Midterm: Due Sunday, June 21 • Finals: Due Sunday, August 16
Before we open After Effects and start pushing pixels, we need to understand the physics of motion. The software is just a tool; the principles are the rules.
The fundamental rules of motion design + a history of animation from cave paintings to computer pioneers.
Film titles (Saul Bass to Kyle Cooper), network branding, streaming, the creator economy, and esports.
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Package your project using AE's "Collect Files" feature before zipping. Upload rendered .MP4 separately from .ZIP.