Media design, Premiere Pro and After Effects

Free of cost

by funding

The course teaches you how to use the Creative Cloud from Adobe Systems for modern media design and the production of digital video material using the programs Adobe Premiere and After Effects In addition, the course introduces you to the use of artificial intelligence in a professional environment.
  • Certificates: Certificate "Media design - with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat Pro CC"
    Certificate "Video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro"
    Certificate "Postproduction with Adobe After Effects"
  • Examination: Practical project work with final presentations
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 12 Weeks

Media design with Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign / Acrobat Pro (Adobe CC)

Adobe Photoshop CC (approx. 10 days)

File formats and color modes

Working with Adobe Bridge

Fill layers, patterns and brushes

Changing and optimizing image qualities (view, resolution, image size, workspace)

Transforming image elements

Content dependency

Selecting and masking

Working with layers

Layer styles, blending modes and opacity

Image composition with layer masks

Smart objects

Using color corrections effectively

Working with colors, gradients, Color CC

Repairing and retouching images

Filters and effects

Camera Raw and Bridge

Automating processes

Animation (frame, video sequence)

Outputting and sharing images (digital, print)


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Adobe Illustrator CC (approx. 6 days)

Creating and editing artboards

Guides, rulers and grids

Draw and edit paths

Draw objects

Selecting, transforming and editing objects

Shaper tool, blending tool (blending)

Interlacing

Place, link and embed images

Converting images into vector graphics (tracing)

Working with colors and contours

Color palettes with Adobe Color

Color gradients and transparency

Layers and masks

Patterns, brushes and symbols

Filters and effects

Texts, typography and Adobe Fonts

Use of the perspective grid

Creating and designing diagrams

Use of libraries

Print preparation and PDF output

Data export and transfer for web and video


Adobe InDesign CC (approx. 12 days)

Page and document layout

Guides, grids, rulers

Creating page layouts with text/graphics

Frames, pen and pencil tools

Text editing, typography

Adding Adobe fonts

Tabs, bulleted lists and numbering

Master pages, nested master pages

Automatic page numbers and section markers

Working with formats and templates

Generating tables of contents

GREP, libraries, snippets

Placement of text, import/export options

Placing, linking and embedding images

Image import/export options

Table design in InDesign

Colors and gradients

Use of layers

Data merging for layouts (book)

Flow around objects (text flow)

Export via "Publish Online" as HTML

Export e-book as EPUB

Alternative layouts, liquid layouts

Create interactive PDF documents

Set up bookmarks

Hyperlinks, buttons, animations

Data check with preflight, soft proof

Print PDF export in detail

Integrate movie and audio files


Adobe Acrobat Pro (approx. 2 days)

Check PDF conformity (e.g. PDF-X3 standard)

Create PDF from file

Merging files

Editing text and images in PDF

Bookmarks and comments

Notes and stamps

Crop or rotate a PDF file

Manage pages

Page transitions and full screen mode

Protect PDF files

Create portfolios

Adding multimedia content to the PDF

Create interactive objects (e.g. buttons)


Project work (approx. 10 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro CC

Adobe Premiere Pro (approx. 7 days)

Project orientation and format definition

Program interface

Text and object templates

Project, editing and monitor windows

Assembly of clips in the editing window

Transitions and effects

Video retouching and filters

Creating title sequences

Importing images, audio files and directories

Combination with other Adobe programs

Sound creation and editing

Working with fades

Color correction

Motion tracking

Import and export functions

Practical tips and tricks


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


Project work (approx. 3 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results

Post-production with Adobe After Effects CC

Adobe After Effects CC (approx. 7 days)

Terms and standards

Format definitions

Project planning and organization

Importing and managing raw data

Motion control

Working with different layers

Compositions and timeline

Transfer modes, editing functions

Creating simple 3D animations

Creating visual effects

Working with keyframes

Rendering and render settings

Working with masks and text tools

Audio functions and editing

Time distortion

Vector drawing tools and retouching

Animated video clips

Light and camera, color correction

Keying, motion tracking

Import and export functions

Practical tips and tricks


Project work (approx. 3 days)

To consolidate the content learned

Presentation of the project results



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

Once you have completed the course, you will quickly and confidently master the use of Adobe Systems' Creative Cloud and thus have professional knowledge of the industry-standard software for modern media design. You will process images, graphics and texts into a representative and sophisticated layout.

You will also be able to cut and edit digital video and audio films using Adobe Premiere. With Adobe After Effects, you can use sophisticated effects to make the digital film material even more visually interesting and informative after editing.

Media designers, graphic designers, web designers, professionals from artistic professions, public relations, communication and marketing as well as architecture and photography who want to update their skills in creating media products (digital and print).

Your future area of application can be in the print and digital sector, but above all in the creation of advertising media. The skills you acquire are in demand across all design and graphics sectors. With the appropriate know-how, self-employment is also an interesting prospect.

Your additional knowledge of video editing and post-production with Premiere Pro and After Effects can be used for multimedia projects, film and video as well as for the web. The skills you acquire are in demand across all design and graphics sectors.

Your meaningful certificate provides a detailed insight into the qualifications you have acquired and improves your career prospects.

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face lessons via video technology.

 

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm
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We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm free of charge from all German networks.