Animation for Graphic Designers

Description

Motion can make a static design more engaging, and this course shows designers how to start. Its ten PDF lessons begin with an introduction to animation and a tour of a typical animation interface.

You read about core principles and keyframes, then apply them to text, logos and icons, transitions, and illustrations or vector art. Later lessons cover motion graphics and infographics, exporting and rendering, and presenting your animation work in a portfolio. Exercises in most lessons let you practise each technique. Afterwards you can plan a short animation for a logo, text or illustration and prepare it for sharing.

Who it is for: graphic designers who want to add basic animation to their skills.

What’s included
10 PDF lessons · 55 pages · about 19,500 words
One ZIP download that is yours to keep — read on any device, no subscription or app needed.

Course programme

1. Introduction to Animation for Graphic Designers
2. Understanding the Animation Interface
3. Basic Animation Principles and Keyframes
4. Working with Text and Typography Animation
5. Logo and Icon Animation Techniques
6. Creating Smooth Transitions and Effects
7. Animating Illustrations and Vector Art
8. Advanced Motion Graphics and Infographics
9. Exporting and Rendering Your Projects
10. Building Your Animation Portfolio