AI for Graphics & Animation
College & Adult
AI for Graphics & Animation is a creative, hands-on course for anyone looking to produce eye-catching visual content — no design degree required. You’ll explore AI-powered tools like Midjourney, Canva, Pika, Runway, and more to generate illustrations, motion graphics, short-form videos, and brand visuals. Along the way, you’ll learn how to craft better visual prompts, customize assets for your needs, and build a compelling portfolio of AI-enhanced creative work. Whether you're a content creator, small business owner, or aspiring digital artist, this course will help you level up your visual storytelling with the latest in generative design and animation.
5-Session Syllabus
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Week 1: Introduction to AI Visual Tools & Prompting Basics. You’ll gain an overview of image and video generation platforms and develop best practices for prompting these tools.
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Week 2: Creating Still Images and Illustrations. You’ll use the latest and greatest image generation platforms, such as Midjourney and DALL·E, to generate illustrations and scenes for a variety of purposes including thumbnails, icons, and product shots.
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Week 3: Design with Intent: Branding, Layout, and Messaging. You’ll use tools like Canva AI and Adobe Firefly for marketing assets and templates, and learn to use AI to establish visual hierarchies and layouts for every purpose.
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Week 4: Motion Graphics and Animation Fundamentals. Using tools like Pika Labs and Runway ML, you’ll learn to animate stills, create transitions, and add light effects as you build animation sequences.
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Week 5: Audio + Editing Tools for Polish. You’ll learn to use tools like Descript and ElevenLabs to add narration and sound, synchronize audio to video, and finalize your video for sharing on popular platforms.
Live Group Classes Include:
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Live course instruction where you’ll meet face-to-face with your instructor and fellow students in a virtual classroom
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Interactive and collaborative sessions where students learn course-specific lessons as a group
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An expert instructor and an immersive learning experience in a class with limited seating
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