# After Effects Bootcamp

Canonical URL: <https://www.graduateschool.edu/courses/after-effects>

## Overview

Learn the basics of Adobe After Effects in this introductory course, where you’ll animate transformation properties like position and scale, and master text and shape animations. Explore video concepts, transparency effects, blending modes, opacity animations, and apply effects for professional results.

## What you'll learn

- Learn how to animate photos, text, and graphics
- Use timeless animation principles to create interesting and dynamic animations
- Understand the After Effects workflow
- Master position, scale, rotation, and opacity effects
- Utilize masks and track mattes to enhance videos with special effects
- Integrate files seamlessly by importing and animating Photoshop, Illustrator, and audio files
- Export professional videos using essential properties and expressions for high-quality output

## Curriculum

#### Introduction to After Effects

- Functionality and Uses of After Effects
- Video Basics (Dimensions, Framerate, Timecode, Etc.)

#### After Effects Workflow

- Importing Files
- Creating & Working with Compositions

#### Animating Transform Properties

- Position, Scale, Rotation, Etc.

#### Working with Opacity Effects

- Opacity, Transparency, & Blending Modes

#### Working with Images, Video, & Audio Files

- Looping & Animation

#### Working with Animating Effects

- Different Effects

#### Working with Masks & Track Mattes

- Understanding Masks
- Using Track Mattes

#### Understanding the Timeline

- Timing & Sequencing
- Working with Layer In & Out Points

#### Creating & Animating Text Layers

- Text Formatting
- Working with Text Animators

#### Working with Photoshop & Illustrator Files

- Importing & Using Files

#### Introduction to Expressions

- Using the LoopOut() Expression

#### Working with Essential Properties

- Using Essential Properties

#### Exporting Video Files

- Exporting from After Effects

## Schedule
- Jul 13, 2026 – Jul 15, 2026 — Live Online
- Jul 28, 2026 – Aug 13, 2026 — Live Online
- Aug 24, 2026 – Aug 26, 2026 — Live Online
- Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 16, 2026 — Live Online
- Nov 9, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 — Live Online
- Dec 21, 2026 – Dec 23, 2026 — Live Online

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $975

Payment options: GI Bill accepted.