Learn How to Use Adobe After Effects at NYFA
In NYFA’s part-time 12-Week Evening After Effects workshop, students learn the principles and techniques of visual effects and motion graphics. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations, and in-class, hands-on exercises, students rapidly build skills in Adobe After Effects and visual storytelling. This workshop is held in the evenings.
Workshop DescriptionWorkshop Name: 12-Week Evening Adobe After Effects Workshop
The 12-Week Evening After Effects workshop is designed to teach students how to use professional editing tools to shape dynamic stories. In addition to gaining hands-on experience with industry-standard software like Adobe After Effects, students also study Design Theory, Animating Titles, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Layers, Keygraming, Effects, and green screen. Students also get an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
To learn more about NYFA’s workshops, see NYFA’s Course Catalogs or request more information.
NYFA also offers the possibility to learn digital editing from anywhere through a variety of online digital editing workshops.
CLASS DETAILS
Orientation
This introductory course is designed to help students navigate the campus, including the edit lab, and understand program flow and expectations.
After Effects
This is the foundational course of the program. Students are given in-depth hands-on instruction in Adobe After Effects. They build their skillset and knowledge through lectures and creating four projects. Each week of class is centered on the project to be screened at the end of the week or the beginning of the following week.
Theory
This course is designed to support the technical classes of the workshop. Students learn about design elements such as shape and typography. Additionally, they learn things such as mood, rhythm, and storyboarding.
Screen & Critique
In this course, students screen their work for instructor and classmate feedback upon completion of each film assignment. Constructive criticism is based on the student’s application of technical and aesthetic principles learned during workshop/lecture hours, and on how well those techniques were used to achieve the student’s goal.
Photoshop Tools
In this course, students learn the major functions of Adobe Photoshop – an image, text, and photo manipulation software. Students integrate their knowledge of Photoshop into After Effects.
TIMES AND BREAKDOWN BY WEEK
This part-time workshop is held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. Some classes may be held on Wednesday.
- New York campus: 7 PM to 9:30 PM EST
- Los Angeles campus: 7:40 PM to 10:20 PM PST
Students will need to anticipate extra time outside of class to complete assignments, projects, and exercises. Request information to learn more.
PROGRAM AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
This course requires the following software and equipment:
- External hard drive (generally costs $30-$200)
- An SD Card
NYFA’s 12-Week Adobe After Effects workshop is available on a recurring basis. Please visit the Dates link to check availability at NYFA locations.
During the program, students finish projects that may include our Animate a Quote, Rhythm Exercise, Setting the Mood, and Title Sequence projects. To learn more, see our projects page.
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Please note: Equipment, curriculum, and projects are subject to change and may vary depending on location. Students should consult the most recently published campus catalog for the most up-to-date curriculum.