Postgraduate Certificate in Figma Animation Principles
-- viewing nowThe Postgraduate Certificate in Figma Animation Principles is a comprehensive course designed for aspiring animators and UX/UI designers. This program focuses on equipping learners with essential skills in Figma animation, a rapidly growing field in demand by top industries worldwide.
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• Fundamentals of Figma Animation: An Introduction to the Figma interface, creating basic shapes and objects, and understanding the animation tools available.
• Principles of Animation: An exploration of the key principles of animation, including squash and stretch, anticipation, staging, straight-ahead and pose-to-pose, follow through and overlapping action, slow in and slow out, arcs, secondary action, timing, and exaggeration.
• Creating Basic Animations in Figma: A hands-on guide to creating basic animations in Figma, including how to create simple transitions between frames, how to adjust timing and easing, and how to preview animations.
• Advanced Figma Animation Techniques: A deeper dive into more advanced animation techniques in Figma, including how to create complex transitions, how to use the auto-keyframe feature, and how to work with multiple layers and objects.
• Designing for Animation: Best practices for designing with animation in mind, including how to create wireframes and storyboards, how to plan for animation throughout the design process, and how to collaborate with animators.
• Prototyping and User Testing: How to prototype and user test Figma animations, including how to create interactive prototypes, how to conduct user testing with animations, and how to iterate on designs based on feedback.
• Accessibility in Animation: An exploration of how to ensure animations are accessible to all users, including how to avoid creating motion sickness or seizures, how to provide alternatives for users who prefer reduced motion, and how to design animations that are inclusive and welcoming to all.
• Performance Optimization: How to optimize Figma animations for performance, including how to reduce file size, how to minimize render time, and how to ensure smooth playback on different devices and browsers.
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- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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