Course details
This course introduces you to the art of motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects. You will explore a variety of post-production techniques that are essential for creating polished videos for online, TV, or film productions. We will review the program interface, build compositions, import variant vector and raster footage items, and have an in-depth study of animation, expressions, and animation-curves. You will be introduced to different masking techniques, including roto-scoping and layer track-matting. You will work with lights and 3D cameras, and build virtual sets. You will apply keying blue or green screen shots as well as 2D and 3D tracking. You will create different styles of titles and credit sequences through applying text animation.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Cost
$579.50 - $586.24 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2023
Below is one offering of MDIA 1280 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.
CRN 64796
Duration
Mon Apr 03 - Mon Jun 26 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 64796
- $579.50
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03 - Jun 26 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 850 |
Instructor
Mahmoud Abdel-Hai
Course outline
Cost
$579.50
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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No class on April 10 and May 22. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. In order to access the Adobe Creative Cloud on your personal devices for off campus use, a subscription will be required. The cost of your Adobe subscription will be in addition to the tuition fee for this course. Information explaining how to obtain a discounted Adobe subscription is available on the BCIT Software Access webpage www.bcit.ca/it-services/software-access/
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2023
Below is one offering of MDIA 1280 for the Fall 2023 term.
CRN 43422
Duration
Mon Sep 11 - Mon Dec 11 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 43422
- $586.24
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11 - Dec 11 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 850 |
Instructor
Mahmoud Abdel-Hai
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Cost
$586.24
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
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No classes on the following days: Oct. 2, Oct. 9 & Nov.13 This class will be delivered in person on the BCIT Downtown campus. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. In order to access the Adobe Creative Cloud on your personal devices for off campus use, a subscription will be required. The cost of your Adobe subscription will be in addition to the tuition fee for this course. Information explaining how to obtain a discounted Adobe subscription is available on the BCIT Software Access webpage www.bcit.ca/it-services/software-access/
Status
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Create motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects.
- Apply post-production techniques to create polished videos.
- Create new projects, import and organize media files including images, illustrations, video, and audio files.
- Build, manage, and nest composition.
- Animate variant transform properties for a layer as needed.
- Control the behaviour of an animation by adjusting its curve line.
- Add expressions to automate animation.
- Mask vector layers.
- Rotoscope or animate a layer mask.
- Create basic virtual sets using 3D lights, cameras, and layer alignment in a 3D space.
- Change the playback of a movie clip using time-remapping.
- Animate text layers using the Range Selector tool.
- Create text that follows a curved path.
- Key blue or green screen shots.
- Track details in a video clip and match their position to other visual elements.
- Render the final results as a QuickTime movie.
- Create different styles of titles and credit sequences through applying text animation.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Adobe After Effects (MDIA 1280) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Business + Media
- Video Production and Editing
Associate Certificate Part-time
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