Motion Graphics 2D Curriculum

Week 1. Typography Animation:
- Kinetic typography: Animated text that moves in creative and engaging ways.
- Text effects: Applying various effects to text layers for emphasis or style.

Week 2. Logo Animation:
- Creating dynamic and eye-catching animations for logos and branding elements.

Week 3. Character Animation:
- Rigging and animating characters using tools like DUIK
- Lip syncing and facial animation.

Week 4. Visual Effects (VFX):
- Integrating visual effects, fire, & particle systems.
- Green screen keying and compositing.
- Rotoscoping

Week 5. Infographics and Data Visualization:
- Animated charts, graphs, and other visual representations of data.
- Infographic animations to convey complex information in an engaging way.

Week 6. Transition Effects:
- Smooth transitions between scenes or elements.
- Creative transitions to add flair to the video.

Week 7. 3D Animation:
- Creating 3D animations and integrating them seamlessly with 2D elements.
- Using plugins like Element 3D for After Effects.

Week 8. Motion Tracking:
- Tracking and integrating graphics into live-action footage.
- Match moving and stabilizing footage.

Week 9. Cinemagraphs and Looping Animations:
- Creating subtle, looping animations to enhance visual interest.
- Cinemagraphs combine static images with subtle motion for a unique effect.

Week 10. Broadcast Graphics:
- Designing and animating graphics for television broadcasts, including lower thirds, overlays, and on-screen information.