Make it move with purpose.

The pre-course tasks are designed to help you to get set-up so you’re ready to go from day one. You can expect:

• Videos and short exercises that take you through setting up Zoom, Google Drive, Slack, Figma and the Shillington toolkits
• Adobe After Effects orientation and set-up
• More info on Shillington, the course structure and flow, and what you can expect from the course

• Delve into the world of After Effects – from the basics to more advanced skills
• Extract the brand essence of a project before you bring it to life
• Train your design eye for Motion-based inspiration through a series of out-of-class tasks
• Convert Illustrator, Photoshop & Figma design files for motion
• Follow the process from idea generation, scamps and storyboards, style frames and blocking out
• Work with supplied footage and get creative with it
• Understand how final assets should be supplied using the help of Adobe Media Encoder

This module develops on the skills learned in Motion Foundations and allows you to apply them to more complicated demos, exercises and briefs. You'll also prepare for the work for your major project:

• Master advanced features and tools in After Effects
• More extensive exercises and briefs, and unifying timings and reformatting across multiple files. Learn how to maximise the efficiency of the working file, pre-renders, final exports, 2.5D and cameras
• One-on-one proposal discussions with teachers about the major project deliverable

This module will focus on your major project —bringing a graphic design portfolio project to life with the new motion skills you’ve acquired. One-on-one discussions with the teachers will guide you towards creating a stand-out industry-level portfolio piece. You’ll also have the option to add additional skills to your toolkit depending on the directions of your project.

• You’ll bring a pre-approved portfolio project to life through careful planning and motion-based strategy
• Put your wide range of motion skills into practice
• Work closely with teachers for support and problem-solving
• Share work with a study group for peer-to-peer feedback, appreciation and knowledge-sharing
• On the last day of the course we’ll celebrate your graduation and we also invite industry representatives to view and feedback on our graduate’s showcase of work

Classes are held twice a week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) from 6:30–9:30 pm for 12 weeks. Currently the course is run on London's time zone (GMT/BST).

Weekly tasks will be assigned on Wednesdays to support structured learning and practice in your own time, with submissions due for submission and feedback ahead of the following Tuesday's class.

Absolutely! Shillington graduates can benefit from a 20% discount on our Motion for Graphic Designers course. During the application process we’ll ask you to confirm which cohort you were in. Once you've confirmed your spot, and paid your deposit—your confirmation document will reflect your discount.

• The course is suited to recent graduates (Shillington Graphic Design or similar) or industry professionals seeking to animate their projects. An up-to-date portfolio is required for bringing your work to life, especially for the final major project.
• No prior After Effects experience is needed – the course covers it from the ground up. However, proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is necessary. We’ll also use Figma throughout the course, but we’ll teach you the basics if you aren’t familiar with it. During the application process, you’ll be asked to answer a series of proficiency questions to help you work out whether this course is the right fit for you.
• Fluency in English is a necessary requirement for this course, as the instruction will be delivered entirely in English.

• Classes include live lectures, demos, practical exercises and briefs. You’ll experience the Shillington way of doing things from the first class — hands-on teacher support, critiques, learning by doing, and industry-style briefs.
• Our students thrive in our digital learning environment. Active participation is crucial, with lots of opportunities to present your ideas and engage in group tasks.

Yes! Our Motion for Graphic Designers course is perfect for studios and agencies looking to upskill designers. If you enrol two or more employees in the same cohort of our motion course, we’ll provide a 20% discount. Please reach out to us for more information.

A computer capable of running After Effects and a reliable internet connection are required. While teachers will use Macs, Windows support is also available. You will need access to Adobe After Effects through Creative Cloud (latest version recommended), as well as Illustrator and Photoshop. During the pre-course preparation module, you will be guided on how to access an educational license for Figma.

• A certificate of completion for those who fulfil all course requirements. A comprehensive understanding of motion design, proficiency in After Effects, and an industry-ready case study showcasing your animated portfolio piece.
• Not only will you understand the tools and how to create motion assets—you’ll gain a level of understanding of how the creative industry communicates ideas around the subject of motion both on and off screen.