PLEASE NOTE:
- This course is powered by Pointful Education and does not follow the typical Lincoln Empowered course structure.
- This course is one semester in length.
- This course includes teacher services. The auto-graded option is not available.
- This course requires materials. Click HERE for details.
- Michigan Families: CTE courses are not offered with Michigan-certified teachers. Please note that this means you may not earn credits for these courses if completed.
Grade Range: 9-12
Credit Equivalency: 1.0
Semester: 1 Semester
COURSE OVERVIEW
In this course, students will explore the comprehensive Adobe After Effects software. Adobe After Effects is the industry standard for making motion graphics and special effects for presentations, internet content, and video. Both Windows and Mac OS systems can run After Effects, so students will uncover the nuances of working with each. The modules in the course will take students through the creation of a project from defining the audience to organization to publishing their creations.
Pointful Education Courses are structured in a consistent, research-based format utilizing multiple pedagogical concepts such as Understanding by Design, Growth Mindset, and Video and Project-based learning. Through the use of these pedagogical concepts, Pointful Education maintains a consistent and engaging course structure that supports student-centered learning.
COURSE OUTLINE BY MODULE
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Module 1: Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Industry Part I
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Module 2: Working in the Visual Effects and Motion Graphics Industry Part II
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Module 3: Project Setup and Interface
- Module 4: Organizing Projects
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Module 5: Creating and Modifying Visual Elements Part I
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Module 6: Creating and Modifying Visual Elements Part II
- Module 7: Publishing Digital Media
COURSE PREVIEW VIDEO
Please follow this link for a course preview video.
CERTIFICATION
This course prepares students for the Adobe Certified Professional in After Effects certification exam. To learn more, follow this link.
TEACHER SERVICES
All teachers for Pointful Education courses will grade student assessments according to the rubric accompanying each teacher-graded assessment. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The student’s district is responsible for any certifications associated with the course.