- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
This course introduces you to the art of motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects. You will explore a variety of post-production techniques that are essential for creating polished videos for online, TV, or film productions. We will review the program interface, build compositions, import variant vector and raster footage items, and have an in-depth study of animation, expressions, and animation-curves. You will be introduced to different masking techniques, including roto-scoping and layer track-matting. You will work with lights and 3D cameras, and build virtual sets. You will apply keying blue or green screen shots as well as 2D and 3D tracking. You will create different styles of titles and credit sequences through applying text animation.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$604.61 - $610.50 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below is one offering of MDIA 1280 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 64796
Duration
Mon Apr 08 - Mon Jun 24 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 64796
- Domestic fees $604.61International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 850 |
Instructor
Mahmoud Abdel-Hai
Course outline
Domestic fees
$604.61
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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No class on May 20. This class will be delivered in person on the Downtown campus. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. In order to access the Adobe Creative Cloud on your personal devices for off campus use, a subscription will be required. The cost of your Adobe subscription will be in addition to the tuition fee for this course. Information explaining how to obtain a discounted Adobe subscription is available on the BCIT Software Access webpage www.bcit.ca/it-services/software-access/
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of MDIA 1280 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 43422
Duration
Mon Sep 09 - Mon Dec 09 (11 weeks)
- 11 weeks
- CRN 43422
- Domestic fees $610.50International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:15 | Downtown DTC Rm. 850 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$610.50
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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**Late registration requires instructor approval** No classes on Sept, 30, Oct. 14 or November 11 This class will be delivered in person on the BCIT Downtown campus. This is not a self-paced course. You will be expected to be available and online on the posted days and times shown on your registration schedule. It is important you have a stable and consistent internet connection to access course content. Please log into learn.bcit.ca using your BCIT student email and password on the first day of class. You will require access to the Adobe Creative Cloud in order to complete this course. Students who are currently registered in one or more BCIT Flexible Learning courses are eligible for a free Adobe Creative Cloud subscription from BCIT. Up to two weeks prior to their course start date (and not before), please visit kb.bcit.ca, select the Student Resources section, and search for “Adobe Creative Cloud”, then follow the instructions in the article found to claim your free subscription.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Create motion graphics and visual effects using Adobe After Effects.
- Apply post-production techniques to create polished videos.
- Create new projects, import and organize media files including images, illustrations, video, and audio files.
- Build, manage, and nest composition.
- Animate variant transform properties for a layer as needed.
- Control the behaviour of an animation by adjusting its curve line.
- Add expressions to automate animation.
- Mask vector layers.
- Rotoscope or animate a layer mask.
- Create basic virtual sets using 3D lights, cameras, and layer alignment in a 3D space.
- Change the playback of a movie clip using time-remapping.
- Animate text layers using the Range Selector tool.
- Create text that follows a curved path.
- Key blue or green screen shots.
- Track details in a video clip and match their position to other visual elements.
- Render the final results as a QuickTime movie.
- Create different styles of titles and credit sequences through applying text animation.
Effective as of Fall 2016
Related Programs
Adobe After Effects (MDIA 1280) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Business + Media
- Video Production and Editing
Associate Certificate Part-time
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