Course Syllabus
Contact Information
Course Details
For a list of course activities, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Course Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course. Having previous experience using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, & Premiere is helpful but not required.
Course Materials
Required Course Materials
- Video tutorials created by instructor (provided in Modules)
- Additional support and learning from Adobe (Links to an external site.)
- Additional tutorials available on LinkedIn Learning (Links to an external site.)
Technology Requirements
- Computer system with these specifications to run and export projects with Adobe After Effects software
- Adobe After Effects (Educational discounted license)
- Adobe Media Encoder (Educational discounted license)
- Three-button Mouse
- External Hard Drive
- Vimeo Account (preferred by AT Program) or YouTube
Suggested Additional Technologies
- Adobe Photoshop (Educational discounted license)
- Adobe Illustrator (Educational discounted license)
- Adobe Premiere (Educational discounted license)
Grades
Breakdown
| Activity | Description | Points |
|---|---|---|
| ASSIGNMENT 1 | Creating Compositions | 10 |
| ASSIGNMENT 2 | Keyframe Animation | 10 |
| ASSIGNMENT 3 | Masks and Expressions | 10 |
| ASSIGNMENT 4 | Effects! | 10 |
| ASSIGNMENT 5 | After Effects 3D | 10 |
| ASSIGNMENT 6 | Final Project | 30 |
| Participation |
20 |
|
| Total | 100 |
Scale
A = 90% - 100% (90-100 points)
B = 80% -89% (80-89 points)
C = 70% - 79% (70-79 points)
D = 60% -69% (60-69 points)
F = Below 60% (below 60 points)
Course Components
Video Tutorials
Each week is broken down into individual modules in Canvas and will feature a series of video tutorials demonstrating tools and techniques for each weekly topic. Individual video tutorials range from 3 to 15 minutes in length. It is recommended to open After Effects after each video and practice what was demonstrated.
Weekly Help Boards
Weekly help boards are the central location to ask questions about using the software and for troubleshooting specific tools and techniques covered in the weekly topic. You are encouraged to ask about additional tools and techniques that interest you which may or may not have been covered in the tutorials.
Additional Resources
Each week's module will include additional resources, featuring an Artist to Watch and links to relevant Adobe After Effects support documentation.
Weekly Assignments
Weekly assignments allow you to practice what you've learned each week and keep track of your progress, are worth 10 points each, and will be awarded full points upon submission. The Final Project will be worth 30 points and will be assessed based on merit. The rubric can can be found on the Final Project assignment page.
Peer Review Discussion Boards
Your work is also expected to be shared with the class in peer review boards. Upload the requested file type to the board and provide commentary on each other's work and progress. Participation in these forums throughout the semester will account for the final 20% of your grade.
Live Sessions
Optional live sessions are provided for direct learning between instructor and students. In these sessions we can review weekly course content and answer questions tailored to student's needs. These live sessions are optional additions to weekly learning content and participation is not graded.
Course Policies
Communication
The best way to reach me is through email. If you'd like to schedule an individual zoom meeting we can arrange through email to do so. If you have specific questions about using the software, you can also post to the weekly help boards, as other students may have similar inquiries.
Late Policy
I will accept late work up until the final week of class, although it is discouraged to submit late assignments.
University Academic Policies and Student Support
Access the University Academic Policies Document.
Course Summary:
| Date | Details | Due |
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