After Effects Fast-Track: Learn Motion Graphics and Animation — PickAClass
4.2 (5) ⏱ 3h 📚 30 lessons

After Effects Fast-Track: Learn Motion Graphics and Animation

Build a strong foundation in motion design by learning to animate text, graphics, and video assets for modern digital platforms.

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About this course

Motion graphics are essential for modern digital storytelling, yet starting with professional animation tools can often feel overwhelming. This course simplifies the learning curve, guiding you through the core concepts of motion design step by step. You will transition from a beginner to confidently navigating the interface, setting keyframes, and animating diverse assets. By reading through our structured explanations, you will learn how to prepare design files for animation, apply smooth transitions, and export your finished projects for various platforms. The course covers everything from basic transforms to modern workflows like automated expressions and web-optimized formats. What you'll learn: - Understand the core interface, timeline navigation, and key terminology of After Effects. - Animate text, shapes, and images using transform properties and keyframes. - Import and prepare assets from Photoshop and Illustrator for seamless animation workflows. - Apply professional easing techniques and motion paths to create smooth, natural movements. - Implement basic expressions like wiggle and loop to automate repetitive animations. - Export finished animations optimized for modern web, social media, and video platforms. The course begins with foundational definitions and interface basics before moving into practical animation workflows. You will follow clear, text-based guides that explain the mechanics behind smooth motion and professional composition. This course is designed for absolute beginners, graphic designers, and content creators with no prior animation experience. Start your motion design journey today and learn how to bring your static graphics to life.

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Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
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Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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Reviews (5)

Sofía Ramírez CR Verified learner
★ 5 · August 13, 2026

Really enjoyed the flow of this. The examples were spot on and helped me grasp the material quickly. Great value.

ريم عبدالله AE
★ 4 · August 11, 2026

It's a good course if you have some prior knowledge. For absolute beginners, some concepts might be a bit challenging. The structure is logical, though.

한우진 KR
★ 5 · August 5, 2026

This course exceeded my expectations. The real-world applications discussed are incredibly useful. Great job!

Róbert Jankovič SK Verified learner
★ 4 · June 26, 2026

It was a pretty good course overall. Some parts moved a little fast for me, but the examples were generally helpful. Worth the time investment.

Khin Mar Lar MM
★ 3 · June 20, 2026

Really enjoyed the learning experience. The materials provided were top-notch and easy to follow.

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