Motion Graphics I

DESMA X 481.99QT

Learn how to integrate digital artwork into After Effects and put it in motion. Create stunning visual effects and exciting animated 3D typography.

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Fall
Spring
In Person
Online
Starting at $875.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0
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What you can learn.

  • Train in the concepts of motion design, examining a range of diverse issues such as merging graphic design and animation with cinematic storytelling techniques
  • Create infographics
  • Explore other topics including editing, camera, lighting, and sound design
  • Learn how to use feature film-level compositing tools
  • Learn how to work collaboratively in a professional pipeline
  • Get access to industry experts via guest speakers

About this course:

Learn how to integrate digital artwork into After Effects. This course covers workflow strategies to ensure that artwork created in Photoshop or Illustrator maintains its integrity. Instruction also explores common resolutions, complex motion paths and masks, color modes, bit depths, frame and pixel aspect ratios, graphic and video file formats and frame rates commonly used in motion graphics.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of Photoshop and Illustrator.

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Tuesday 3:00PM - 6:00PM PT
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Instructor: David Dodds
401049
Fee:
$875.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 14, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Tue Jan 7, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Tue Jan 14, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 21, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Tue Jan 28, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 4, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Tue Feb 11, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Tue Feb 18, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Tue Feb 25, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Tue Mar 4, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Tue Mar 11, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Tue Mar 18, 2025
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113

Spring 2025 Schedule

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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: David Dodds
402517
Fee:
$875.00
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Refund Deadline
Refunds only available from February 03, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Contact Us

Speak to a program representative. Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.
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This course applies towards the following certificates & specializations…

Design Communication Arts
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Advanced Design Communication Arts
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