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
Starting at $829.00
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.

Spring 2024 Schedule

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Tuesday 3:00PM - 6:00PM PT
Canceled
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Instructor: David Dodds
397040
Fee:
$829.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
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Refund Deadline
No refunds after April 09, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Hands-On Motion Graphics with Adobe After Effects CC: Develop your skills as a visual effects and motion graphics artist by David Dodds
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Discussion
Tue Apr 2, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 9, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 16, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 23, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Tue Apr 30, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Tue May 7, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Tue May 14, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Tue May 21, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Tue May 28, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Tue Jun 4, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Tue Jun 11, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Summer 2024 Schedule

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Wednesday 3:00PM - 6:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens April 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: David Dodds
398185
Fee:
$875.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
Updating...
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Refund Deadline
No refunds after July 03, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Book: Hands-On Motion Graphics with Adobe After Effects CC: Develop your skills as a visual effects and motion graphics artist by David Dodds
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Discussion
Wed Jun 26, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Gayley Center 113
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Wed Jul 3, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 10, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 17, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 24, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Jul 31, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 7, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 14, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 21, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Aug 28, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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Wed Sep 4, 2024
3:00PM PT - 6:00PM PT
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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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