Schedule
This schedule maps out what we are covering in class each week and what work we are starting that day. It is very subject to change as we go along in class.
If you want to know what is due for next class check the home page.
January 23 — Week 1
Class
- 1.1: Introduction
- 1.2: Gifs
Starting
- E1: dot gif
- P1: Moving Poster
January 30 — Week 2
Class
- 2.1: Planning for Motion (Shots, Storyboards, Concept Boards, Animatics)
- 2.2: The Moving Poster
Starting
- E2: Making a Plan
Digital References
- School of Motion: What Are Animatics, and Why Are They Important?
- Studio Binder: Every Shot Size Explained
February 6 — Week 3
Class
- 3.1: What is Motion Design?
- 3.2: After Effects Tour
- 3.3: Position, Scale, Opacity, Rotation
Starting
- E3: Poster Animation
Digital References
- Adobe: Get to Know After Effects
- Adobe: Work with Compositions
- School of Motion: 3 Pro Tips for After Effects Beginners
- School of Motion: 30 Essential Keyboard Shortcuts in After Effects
February 13 — Week 4
Class
- 4.1: 12 Principles of Animation
- 4.2: Graph Editor
Starting
- E4: Sound and Motion
Digital References
- Disney: The 12 Principles of Animation as Illustrated Through Disney and Pixar Films
- Alan Becker Tutorials: 12 Principles of Animation
- Adobe: Create Dynamic Movement Between Keyframes with the Graph Editor
- School of Motion: Using the Graph Editor in After Effects
- School of Motion: Intro to the Graph Editor in After Effects
February 20 — Week 5
Class
- 5.1: Cuts and Transitions
- 5.2: Null Objects and Parenting
Starting
- E5: Type in Motion
- P2: Obstructions
Digital References
- School of Motion: Six Essential Motion Design Transitions intro-to-the-graph-editor-in-after-effects)
- Adobe: Build Custom Transitions
- RocketJump Film School Cuts & Transitions 101
- Adobe: Control Animation of Multiple Layers with Parenting
February 27 — Week 6
Class
- 6.1: Animating Shapes and Trim Paths
- 6.2: Masks and Mattes
Starting
- E6: Bouncing Ball
Digital References
- School of Motion: How to Use Masks in After Effects
- School of Motion: How to Use Track Mattes in After Effects
- School of Motion: Exaggerate Animation with Squash and Stretch
- School of Motion: Squash and Stretch in After Effects
- Adobe: Animate an Object to Follow Along a Path
March 6 — Week 7
Class
- 7.1: Logo Reveals
Starting
- E7: Logo Reveal
Digital References
- Adobe: Animate a Title Reveal
March 13 — Week 8
No class, Spring Break!
March 20 — Week 9
Class
- 8.1: Title Sequences
- 8.2: Kinetic Type
- 8.3: Broadcast Package
Starting
Digital References
- Adobe: Make Text Write Itself
- School of Motion: Create a Write-On Effect in After Effects
- School of Motion: How to Create Morphing Letters in After Effects
- School of Motion: Motion Design in Real Life
March 27 — Week 10
Class
- 9.1: Expressions (look at Digital Resources)
- Individual Meetings
Starting
Digital References
- School of Motion: After Effects Expressions 101
- School of Motion: Amazing Expressions in After Effects
- School of Motion: How to Use the Loop Expression in After Effects
April 3 — Week 11
Class
- Group meetings
April 10 — Week 12
Class
- Individual meetings
April 17 — Week 13
Class
- Group meetings
April 24 — Week 14
Class
- Partner meetings
- E9: Stop Motion
May 1 — Week 15
Class
- Course evaluations
- Project Screening
May 8 — Week 16
Class
- Final evaluations