APPL78029
Adobe After Effects Fundamentals |
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Section I: Administrative Information
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Total hours: 12.0
Credit Value: 1.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Spring/Summer 2023
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A |
Program(s):
Adobe Creative Cloud - Prof
Program Coordinator(s):
N/A
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20230508_00
Status: Approved (APPR)
Section I Notes:
Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.
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Section II: Course Details
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Detailed Description
In this course, students develop an introductory skill level with Adobe After Effects to complete post-production of digital effects or motion graphics. After Effects is a top compositing application used in film-making, video games and television production. Students explore digital art composition, colour blending and correcting, and compressing time and space within a creative video product. Students also develop skills focused on motion tracking and visual effects, 2D and 3D special awareness, and advanced editing.
Program Context
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| Adobe Creative Cloud - Prof |
Program Coordinator(s):
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Adobe Creative Suite
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes
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Critical Performance: |
| By the end of this course, learners will have demonstrated the ability to utilize the creative capabilities of Adobe After Effects for fundamental post-production activities for film, video games, online content, and other creative projects.
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Learning Outcomes:
To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:
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- Develop layers and other timeline fundamentals.
- Visualize and apply basic compositing techniques.
- Analyze and interpret increasingly advanced editing techniques.
- Develop accurate motion tracking techniques.
- Create synthetic lights and cameras in an After Effects 3D space, and program and control their movements.
- Explore the use of masks and develop compositing and visual effect treatments with their use.
- Handle type tool and working with text.
- Formulate a workflow and incorporate organized file management practices through importing and exporting of files.
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
| | Evaluation Plan: ONLINE
| | Orbiting Shapes Project | 15.0% | | | Video Clip with Time Remapping Techniques | 15.0% | | | Create a 3D Space | 30.0% | | | Composite Project | 40.0% | | Total | 100.0% |
Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure: TEST AND ASSIGNMENT PROTOCOL
The following protocol applies to every course offered by Continuing and Professional Studies.
1. Students are responsible for staying abreast of test dates and times, as well as due dates and any special instructions for submitting assignments and projects as supplied to the class by the instructor.
2. Students must write all tests at the specified date and time. Missed tests, in-class/online activities, assignments and presentations are awarded a mark of zero. The penalty for late submission of written assignments is a loss of 10% per day for up to five business days (excluding Sundays and statutory holidays), after which, a grade of zero is assigned. Business days include any day that the college is open for business, whether the student has scheduled classes that day or not. An extension or make-up opportunity may be approved by the instructor at his or her discretion.
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Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:
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Essential Employability
Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:
- Communication Skills - Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
- Communication Skills - Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
- Interpersonal Skills - Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.
- Personal Skills - Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
- Personal Skills - Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar
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Section III: Topical Outline
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Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: Online
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):
Course material costs can be found through the Sheridan Bookstore
| | Type | Description | | Required | Software | Licensed copy of Adobe After Effects, Upon registration, students will need to register with Adobe and download a license linked to their Sheridan username. A license can be downloaded by visiting https://getadobe.sheridancollege.ca.
For information regarding the downloading of licenses, please contact our IT department at (905) 845-9430 ext. 2150 prior to the start date of your class. | | Required | Other | The instructor will provide links to exercise files on a week-to-week basis that students should download prior to the next class. There are no work files required for the first class. |
Applicable student group(s): Continuing Education Students
Course Details: Module/Week/Class 1: Introduction to After Effects The After Effects Interface Composition And Post-Production Process File Organization and Composition Settings The Title Tool (Orbiting Shapes Project 15%) Module/Week/Class 2: Colour, Transparency, and Time Effects Alpha Channels and Blending Modes Basic Colour Correction and Grading Tools Parenting and Pre-composition Creatively Compressing Time and Space (Video Clip with Time Remapping Techniques 15%) Module/Week/Class 3: 2D and 3D Space Converting from 2D to 3D Creating with 3D Cameras Keyframing, Depth of Field, and Lighting in 3D Space (Create a 3D Space 30%) Module/Week/Class 4: Rotoscoping, Motion Tracking, Puppet Pin Animation, and Third-party Templates Creative Uses of Motion Tracking Composite Special Effects Rotoscoping Puppet Pins Third-Party Templates (Composite Project 40%)
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It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.
In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence. Students are encouraged to engage with generative AI in teaching and learning contexts thoughtfully. Please review the Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence at Sheridan College.
The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. . Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.
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