Overview
In this Animation for UI Designers course at CareerFoundry, you will:
- Learn the fundamental principles of UI animation, and apply them to real-world projects.
- Gain proficiency in industry-standard motion design tool Adobe After Effects
- Work 1:1 with an expert mentor, who'll provide you with individualized support, advice, and feedback.
- Join an active community of over 5000 graduates and 700 instructors, and get access to exclusive events and webinars.
Why learn animation?
- Create interfaces that stand out
UI animation is an effective, creative way of bringing static interfaces to life. As well as being a powerful storytelling medium, UI animation can help to establish stronger branding—an animated icon, text, or graphic is much more likely to grab the user’s attention and engage your target audience.
- Boost your user experience
UI animation isn’t just a way to embellish your digital product’s UI; it’s also a powerful tool for enhancing your user experience. By providing vital visual cues, UI animation can guide users around your interface, inform them of load times, and let them know when an action is complete.
- Learn in-demand skills
Mastering UI animation tools, skills, and principles will help you meet the growing demand for beautiful, responsive digital experiences—and supercharge your resumé.
Programme Structure
A project-based curriculum that gets you thinking like a UI designer
Learn the skills you need to create seamless, functional animations.
Curriculum:
Achievement 1: Intro to UI Animation & After Effects
- UI Animation: Principles and Techniques
- Intro to Adobe After Effects
- Preloader Animation
- Icon Animation
- Staging Animation
- Presenting Animation
- Preparing Animation for Handoff
Achievement 2: Advanced UI Animation & Project Journey
- UI Animation: The Project Journey
- Storyboarding
- Effects in After Effects
- Expressions in After Effects
- 3D Animation
- Logo Animation
- External Tools in After Effects
- Final Presentation & Portfolio Review
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
- 15 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
- Course starts every second week on Mondays
- November 17th
- November 24th
- December 1st
- December 8th
- December 15th
- December 22nd
Upcoming dates:
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Berlin, Germany
Disciplines
User Experience Design Animation View 9 other Short Courses in User Experience Design in GermanyWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Beyond having some experience in UI design, what you’ll need is:
- Motivation to set yourself apart as a specialist in the field
- Interest in animation
- Written and spoken English proficiency at a B2 level or higher
Technological requirements
- A computer (macOS, Windows, or Linux) with a webcam, microphone, and an internet connection
- Adobe XD or Sketch (depending on your preference), and Adobe After Effects.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1615 EUR / full≈ 1615 EUR / full -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals1615 EUR / full≈ 1615 EUR / full