PROFICIENCY DIPLOMA IN MULTIMEDIA AND ANIMATION

Total Duration: 4-6 months
Course Fee: 30,000 Kenyan Shillings

Weekly commitment: minimum of 2 hours per day

Course Overview
The Proficiency Diploma in Multimedia and Animation equips students with skills in multimedia production, animation principles, and advanced techniques. This program covers 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, multimedia design, and project development. Students will gain proficiency in industry-standard software like Adobe Animate, After Effects, and Blender, preparing them for careers in animation studios, advertising agencies, and digital media production.

Semester 1

Week 1: Introduction to Multimedia and Animation

Overview of multimedia elements and applications
Production process and workflow in multimedia
Principles of animation: timing, spacing, and motion

Week 2: 2D Animation Fundamentals

Basics of 2D animation techniques
Creating simple animations with Adobe Animate
Animation principles: squash and stretch, anticipation

Week 3: Multimedia Design Principles

Fundamentals of graphic design for multimedia
Designing multimedia content for various platforms
Interactive media development using multimedia authoring tools

Week 4: Advanced Animation Techniques

Advanced principles of animation: character animation, rigging
Motion graphics and visual effects using After Effects

Week 5: Interactive Media Development

Developing interactive multimedia applications
Adding interactivity using scripting languages

Week 6: Project Development

Planning and developing a multimedia project
Integrating animation and multimedia elements
Project presentation and evaluation

Semester 2

Week 7: 3D Animation Fundamentals

Introduction to 3D animation principles and techniques
Modeling, texturing, and lighting in 3D animation

Week 8: Advanced 3D Animation

Rigging and animating 3D characters and objects
Creating complex 3D animations with Blender

Week 9: Motion Graphics and Visual Effects

Advanced motion graphics techniques
Visual effects compositing and integration

Week 10: Audio and Video Editing for Multimedia

Editing audio and video for multimedia projects
Adding sound effects, music, and voiceovers

Week 11: Web and Mobile Multimedia

Designing multimedia content for web and mobile platforms
Optimizing multimedia for different devices and screen sizes

Week 12: Final Project and Portfolio

Developing a final multimedia project
Compiling a portfolio showcasing multimedia and animation work
Presentation of final project and portfolio review

Certification
Upon successful completion, students will receive a proficiency diploma in Multimedia and Animation.