Course Overview

The Motion Graphics Masterclass in Adobe After Effects (2025) is a comprehensive, project-driven course that takes learners from absolute beginners to professional motion designers.
This updated version includes 67 structured lessons, real-world design projects, and step-by-step tutorials to help you create high-quality motion graphics, logo reveals, typography animations, looping visuals, and more all within Adobe After Effects.

The course bridges the gap between creativity and technical proficiency, teaching not just how to use the software but also why great motion design works. Each module builds on the last, leading to a complete understanding of the motion design process from concept and animation principles to professional rendering and delivery.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this masterclass, learners will be able to:

• Understand Adobe After Effects’ workspace, tools, and essential features.

• Create smooth intro, title, and typography animations with professional transitions.

• Design branded logo animations, abstract visuals, and dynamic infographics.

• Implement looping animations, motion cycles, and procedural motion techniques.

• Work with keyframes, effects, layers, and expressions to enhance animation precision.

• Apply professional compositing, motion timing, and visual storytelling principles.

• Build and export full-length motion graphics projects for brands, social media, and video platforms.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• Beginners with no prior experience in motion graphics or After Effects.

• Graphic designers looking to expand into video and animation.

• Video editors who want to create professional-level motion visuals.

• Marketing and content creators seeking to make engaging brand visuals.

• Aspiring freelancers aiming to offer motion design as a creative service.

• Students and professionals in media, film, or digital design fields.

Tools & Resources

Throughout the course, learners will gain hands-on experience using:

• Adobe After Effects (latest version)

• Essential Effects & Presets Library

• LUTs, MOGRTs, and Templates

• Expressions for Automation

• Rendering & Export Settings for YouTube, Web, and Social Media

Detailed Module Breakdown

Module 1: Getting Started with After Effects

Learn the fundamentals from installation to your first animation.
Key Topics: Interface overview, timeline, composition setup, and basic keyframes.

Module 2: Intro Animation Design

Create engaging openers and intro animations for brands, YouTube channels, or promos.
Key Topics: Scene timing, motion rhythm, brand-oriented intros, and creative layering.

Module 3: Slide Show Animations

Turn static images and text into elegant, animated presentations.
Key Topics: Transitions, layer blending, dynamic pacing, and layout consistency.

Module 4: Typography & Text Animation

Master the art of kinetic typography and text-driven storytelling.
Key Topics: Text motion paths, 3D text effects, letter animation, and syncing with music.

Module 5: Title Animation Design

Develop cinematic title sequences and lower-thirds animations.
Key Topics: Text hierarchy, title transitions, background motion, and pacing design.

Module 6: Abstract Animations

Explore creative, non-linear motion using shapes, fractal patterns, and visual metaphors.
Key Topics: Shape layers, path animation, abstract sequences, and procedural design.

Module 7: Logo Animation Mastery

Create animated logo reveals and brand openers with precision and flair.
Key Topics: Mask reveals, easing, symbol dissection, and timing for brand identity.

Module 8: Case Study — Google Logo Animation

Reverse-engineer Google’s motion identity to learn professional-grade techniques.
Key Topics: Gradient animations, sequential motion, and brand consistency in motion.

Module 9: Loading Animation Design

Learn how to design creative loading and progress animations that loop seamlessly.
Key Topics: Loop cycles, easing graphs, circular loaders, and expression-based repetition.

Module 10: Infographic Animations

Visualize data with professional animated charts, icons, and motion-driven statistics.
Key Topics: Data storytelling, graph animation, anchor points, and visual clarity.

Module 11: Creative Motion Graphics Projects

Combine all learned techniques into modern, stylized compositions for social media and branding.
Key Topics: MOGRTs, composite layering, color correction, and music integration.

Module 12: Looping Animation Design

Master the art of seamless loops used in web design, GIFs, and dynamic visuals.
Key Topics: Timing repetition, cyclical animation, and frame-perfect loop exports.

Module 13: Final Project — Motion Graphics Mastery

Put everything into practice with a capstone motion project.
Project Focus:

• Branded logo intro

• Typography animation

• Abstract background loop

• Data infographic element

Learners will walk away with a fully rendered professional showreel piece ready for their portfolio.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, you’ll confidently be able to:

• Create professional motion graphics using Adobe After Effects.
• Animate logos, titles, and data-driven visuals.
• Use keyframes, easing, and expressions effectively.
• Build projects from concept to final export.
• Deliver broadcast-quality animation for clients, brands, or social media.

Career Opportunities

After earning your certificate, you’ll be qualified to work as:

• Motion Graphics Designer

• Video Editor / Animator

• Brand Visual Designer

• Freelance Motion Artist

• Multimedia Content Creator

• YouTube / Social Media Visual Editor

Certification

At the end of the course, learners receive the
Belad Tech Academy Certificate of Mastery in Motion Graphics using Adobe After Effects,
recognizing their technical skills and creative expertise in motion design.

Final Takeaway

This 2025 Updated Edition of the Motion Graphics Masterclass is designed not only to teach software skills but to inspire creative thinking and professional storytelling through motion. You won’t just learn to animate you’ll learn to communicate visually, design with intention, and bring brands to life through motion.