Adobe After Effects for Beginners
Learn to animate graphics and create visual effects in this hands-on Adobe After Effects course for beginners. Adobe After Effects is a leading motion graphics and compositing program used to produce content for film, TV, video, and the web.
Whether you’re a graphic designer, web designer, filmmaker, video editor, visual artist, or educator, this course will help you build foundational skills in animation and motion graphics. Guided by an expert instructor, you’ll create moving text, animated logos, seamless transitions, and simple visual effects while gaining confidence navigating the After Effects interface.
This practical, face-to-face course in Sydney is designed as a crash course, covering essential tools and techniques so you can start producing dynamic digital content right away.
Learning Outcomes
- Use keyframes and layers to animate text and logos.
- Understand composition workflow and masking techniques.
- Plan and execute basic motion graphics and special effects tasks.
Course Content
- Creating projects and compositions, and working with layers.
- Applying keyframe animation, shapes, text, and visual effects.
- Masking, parenting layers, importing footage, and exporting compositions.
Schedule & Pricing
- 2-day course: 15–16 October 2026
- Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
- Location: 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Course fee: $529
Important Information
- Content may vary depending on class pace and participant interests.
- Suitable for both Mac and Windows users (minor shortcut differences).
- Please ensure your device meets Adobe After Effects system requirements.
Details
You will learn
- Animate text and graphics using keyframes
- Work confidently with compositions, layers and masks
- Create and export basic motion graphics projects
You will get
- Statement of Completion
Appropriate for
Graphic designers, filmmakers, video editors, web designers, visual artists, educators, and anyone interested in motion graphics or digital animation.
Preparation
What to bring
- Laptop capable of running Adobe After Effects
- Active Adobe After Effects subscription or free trial
- Optional HDMI cable for dual monitor setup
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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