Motion Design in After Effects
Birgit Hertel
Design, Computer Studio
2026S, Lecture with Practical Exercises (VU), 2.0 ECTS, 2.0 semester hours, course number S04194
Description
The basics of (graphic) animation as well as advanced techniques are taught.
Content:
Moving typo, characters, logo and icon animation, expressions, render settings, various plugins and frame by frame in Animate and combination with AE.
In the lecture we will work on practice examples and self-created animations.
Prerequisite:
A visited basics class and/or solid knowledge of creating and working with compositions, setting and adjusting keyframes and timeline length as well as dealing with the user interface, i.e. knowledge of the various setting options from preview to effects should be available and is assumed as a basis in the course.
A solid basic knowledge of paths and their editing is also required, as well as knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or Affinity Designer.
Examination Modalities
Grading:
I will grade attendance and participation. There are 8 dates, of which at least 5 must be attended to receive a grade. In case of an unplanned absence (workshop/work/illness,...) it is maybe possible to make up the work with online files. Therefore, please always mail in advance if you know you can't come.
Key Words
Adobe After Effects, Motion Design, Animation, Visual Effects, Keyframing, Compositing, Motion Graphics, Timeline, Layer Management, Expressions, Masking, Text Animation, Shape Layers, Motion Paths, Easing, Transitions, Graph Editor, Effects, Workflow Optimization, Visual Storytelling, Typography Animation, Kinetic Typography, Scene Transitions, Rigging, Animation Principles.
Dates
Tue, 10 March 2026, 10:00–13:00 IfD Computer Studio
Tue, 17 March 2026, 10:00–13:00 IfD Computer Studio
Tue, 24 March 2026, 10:00–13:00 IfD Computer Studio
Tue, 21 April 2026, 10:00–13:00 IfD Computer Studio
Tue, 28 April 2026, 10:00–13:00 IfD Computer Studio
Tue, 05 May 2026, 10:00–13:00 IfD Computer Studio
Tue, 12 May 2026, 10:00–13:00 IfD Computer Studio
Tue, 19 May 2026, 10:00–13:00 IfD Computer Studio
Course Enrolment
From 15 February 2026, 09:00
Via online registration
Curriculum Allocation
TransArts - Transdisciplinary Arts (Bachelor): Artistic and art technology foundations: Artistic and art technology foundations 180/002.01
Design: Specialisation in Design and Narrative Media (1. Section): Technological Fundamentals: Moving Image, Photography, Animation, Sound 576/104.06
Design: Specialisation in Communication Design (2. Section): Technical Basics: Film, Animation, Sound 577/204.11
Industrial Design (1. Section): Transfer Techniques: Model Construction 580/102.10
Industrial Design (1. Section): Transfer Techniques: Video and Film 580/102.60
Design: Specialisation in Fashion Design (2. Section): Fashion Techniques: Free Elective Pool Photo / Film / Video / Digital Applications 584/206.01
Design: Specialisation in Fashion Design (2. Section): Fashion Techniques: In-depth Free Electives 584/206.80
Fine Arts (2. Section): Artistic Practice in Technical Context: Workshops 605/203.10
Fine Arts (2. Section): Artistic Practice in Technical Context: Free Electives out of Artistic Practice in Technical Context 605/203.80
Design: Specialisation in Applied Photography and Time-based Media (1. Section): Technical Basics: Recording Technology and Post Production - Moving Image 626/104.10
Design: Specialisation in Applied Photography and Time-based Media (2. Section): Technical Basics: Recording Technology and Post Production - Moving Image 626/204.06
Co-registration: possible
Attending individual courses: possible