PROFICIENCY DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN , 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.