Motion Graphics Course using After Effects | MAGES Institute
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Visual Storytelling for Designers

36 HRs Part-Time | 6 Weeks

Ideal for Beginners

Begin your Motion Graphics learning journey in Adobe After Effects

GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR SG/PR*

Overview of Motion Design Tutorials

MAGES Institute offers Motion Design Tutorial lessons in the form of Short Courses (Visual Storytelling for Designers), one of the best After Effects Courses in Singapore. The Course is designed for beginners and is taught using Adobe After Effects. In the After Effects Class, Students would learn how to develop the look of the motion graphic, the creative process behind, creating a technical document (The Design Process Document), and also learn to apply these skills via a Motion Design Pipeline for Broadcast Media. The Motion Design Classes also teach students basics/fundamentals of colour & emotion, and how to navigate Intellectual Property (from the ownership and infringement angle). Students graduating from this After Effects Class will be able to take on full motion graphic production work. The Course will take beginners, teach them the fundamental skills and technical know-how to a point where they can kickstart their career in Motion Graphic Design.

Overview of After Effect Course

MAGES Institute offers an After Effects Course beginners who would seek to upskill themselves in Motion Graphic Design. Across 6 weeks, the After Effects Class will teach students the technicalities of Motion Graphic Design and leave them as confident entrants in the field. Students will be able to create their own ideas and concepts using creative thinking models; discuss and improve upon the ideas in group discussions and team ideation sessions; inform their own opinion on any Intellectual Property issues and be able to protect their own IP Rights; and be able to develop comprehensive production plans from conception to conversion using the combined knowledge of design, typography, sound, space, timing and animation. The Visual Storytelling for Designers After Effects Course is designed for beginners to Motion Graphic Design to develop and refine their craft of visual storytelling.

SHORT COURSE OVERVIEW

Learn the craft of visual design and motion graphics for storytelling and how to compose & articulate conceptual solutions. Integrate the use of design, typography, sound, space, timing, and animation within motion pieces, using Adobe After Effects.

DURATION: 36Hrs (Mon and Wed; 7:30PM – 10:30PM)

COURSE CODE: TGS-2020513140

GRANTS: SSG, SFC, PSEA, UTAP

AWARD: Statement of Attainment and Certificate of Completion

SOFTWARE TAUGHT:  Adobe After Effects

NOTE: Customisation Available for Corporate Clients

INSTRUCTORS

Jerome graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation, from Nanyang Technological University. His directorial debut, Hooked (2010), made official selection in Singapore TBS Digicon 6. He has since directed and produced under various companies for clients such as HDB, Singapore Prisons, People’s Association, Aviva and Google. He now serves as the Resident Producer and Director in Pharaoh Entertainment.

Siew Zhi Zhong, Jerome

Lecturer | Resident Producer

With over 15 years experience in Creative & Media industry (and 10 years experience as a trainer), Noraswan brings with him an excellent and up-to-date portfolio of commercial design work. He prioritises an inspiring and innovative learning environment with a result-focused approach by maximising productivity, coordination and time management, and allows him to fulfil a critical role in keeping students abreast of industry standards and expectations.

Noraswan bin Mohamed

Lecturer

TOPICS COVERED
  • Creative Process & Look Development
  • Idea Generation and Development
  • Creating  The Design Process Document
  • Motion Design Pipeline For Broadcast Media
  • Design Skills
  • Type
  • Colour & Emotion
  • Intellectual Property
  • Ownership and Infringement
  • Art Direction Roadmap
  • Full Production
LEARNING OUTCOMES
  • Compose and articulate conceptual solutions using creative thinking models and principles.
  • Analyze and design concepts by linking various ideas generated during team ideation, combining interdisciplinary skills discovered and providing constructive feedback in a cohesive learning environment.
  • Judge the Intellectual Property (IP) stance on a variety of IP issues in the industry and articulate how to protect your IP rights using your knowledge of IP Law and Application.
  • Develop comprehensive production plans using the creative processes to convert your ideas into final motion pieces integrating the use of design, typography, sound, space, timing, and animation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

UPCOMING INTAKES

25 Mar 2024

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

  • Age – 18 years and Above
  • Minimum Education Level – N Level
  • Language – English (Written & Spoken)

COURSE FEES

(incl 8% GST)

Full Program Fees: SGD 1,944

Singaporean 21 – 39 Yrs or PR: SGD 1,044

Singaporeans > 40Yrs: SGD 684

SME Company-Sponsored: SGD 684

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is this program for?

Those looking to enter the field of motion graphics using the world standard software – Adobe After Effects – are ideal candidates for this course.

Do I need to know any digital software for this courses?

This program is designed for beginners in mind, prior knowledge of After Effects is not required.

What is the admission process and payment options are available?

Once we receive your contact information the course consultant will contact you he/she will guide you through the admissions process and the grants that are available for you. We accept payments by check, bank transfer, credit/debit card and PayPal. For more information, please contact us directly using the form below.

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