This course covers essential concepts and techniques in developing motion graphics for video applications and content creation. Course descriptionThere is magic in making your drawings move. Learn how to combine different techniques and methods to tell a story, communicate a concept, or embellish an image. Review professional practices in keyframing, animation, layer management, and motion design in industry standard applications. Students create individual, original works through a combination of quick exercises and in-depth projects. / Students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the course. Open to students ages 16 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.Class meeting detailsThe course will be a combination of synchronous meetings and asynchronous activities. Students meet together online for synchronous class meetings on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 p.m. CST, using Zoom for demonstrations, exercises and activities. Asynchronous activities may include readings, video demonstrations and tutorials, online discussions, projects, and critiques. The instructor will meet with students one-on-one, and will record class meetings for those who cannot attend the live sessions.PrerequisitesPrevious experience with Adobe AfterEffects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop are helpful, but not required. Example skills include opening and saving files, using menus, file types. Basic computer skills (file management, app installation) are required.Required materialsSuppliesPen or pencil, notebook or sketchbook, USB drive or cloud storage option for saving work. Software Adobe Creative Cloud (provided by MCAD). Hardware A computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access, a camera, and a microphone for class meetings and to capture and upload work.Class resourcesThis class uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see the links for more information.Class savings Register on or before January 20 and save $25.Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).Additional savings. Are you eligible? Questions? Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $232.50 Not Yet Open for Registration Registration opens January 6. Date: Wed, Feb 12, 2025 - Wed, Mar 12, 2025 Time: 6:00–7:00 p.m. CST Day(s) of the week: Wednesday Ages: Open to students ages 16 and above. Term: Spring 2025 Instructor: Co O'Neill Location: Online SKU: CSDE 9641 20 SP25 Prerequisites: Previous experience with Adobe AfterEffects, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop are helpful, but not required. Example skills include opening and saving files, using menus, file types. Basic computer skills (file management, app installation) are required.