Learn motion graphics with Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro — from storyboards and kinetic typography to audio syncing, explainer videos, animatics and branded digital content.
Animate visual elements with intent
Create consistent digital content
This practical course develops essential motion-design skills using Adobe After Effects and Premiere Pro. Learners move from storyboard planning into animated text, explainer-style content, sound synchronisation and branded motion pieces.
Learn the full creative process rather than a loose collection of effects and software commands.
Understand keyframes, timing, movement, pacing and animation fundamentals.
Create simple sketches and visual sequences before production begins.
Animate text, titles and graphic elements with stronger visual hierarchy.
Build compositions, animate elements and develop motion-graphics scenes.
Edit sequences and synchronise voice, music and sound effects.
Create cohesive animated brand visuals for campaigns and digital content.
Opening After Effects is not step one. Strong motion graphics depend on planning the story, pacing and message before production.
Define the message, audience and visual direction.
Build movement and sequences in After Effects and Premiere Pro.
Turn the course outcomes into visible portfolio work: explainer videos, animatics, title sequences, logo animation and branded content.
Animated text and titles with deliberate timing and transitions.
Combine graphics, voice and motion to communicate an idea clearly.
Plan a sequence visually and create a timed pre-production animatic.
Turn a static brand mark into a concise motion asset.
Create short-form animated content for digital campaigns.
Build movement around voice, music and sound effects.
The biggest motion-design mistake is adding movement without a communication reason.
Animation is useful when it guides attention, explains information, creates rhythm or reinforces a brand.
Our BTEC qualifications provide learners with many practical, career-based options to create a rich, broad curriculum to engage and motivate learners.
We are fully committed to “furthering the employability potential” of our students as we provide a practical and fun learning environment at COSMO.