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Adobe After Effects for Instagram

Create eye-catching posts.

Key details
Location
Online

Course overview

Do you want your Instagram posts to stand out from the crowd? In this short course, you’ll learn how to use Adobe After Effects to create eye-catching content that will impress your followers and boost engagement. You’ll explore how to import and edit media, add text and graphics, and apply stunning effects.

Tuition fees per individual: £150*

*If you're a student or staff different fees apply. Please visit our dedicated student and staff areas for specific information.

How to apply

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Course details

This course is ideal for beginners with some foundational knowledge of Adobe After Effects who are eager to enhance their skills and unleash their creativity.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore essential techniques and best practices. By the end, you’ll have the confidence to create eye-catching Instagram posts using After Effects.

What you'll learn

On this course, you will learn how to use Adobe After Effects to create eye-catching Instagram posts that will impress your followers and boost your engagement. You will learn how to import and edit your media, add text and graphics, apply filters and effects, and export your posts for Instagram. You will also learn some tips and tricks to optimise your posts for different formats and devices.  

  • Understanding the interface and tools 
  • Key features for content creation 
  • Creating a new project 
  • Configuring composition settings for Instagram 
  • How to import videos, images, and audio 
  • Organizing assets in the project panel 
  • Adding text layers 
  • Using shape layers and vector graphics 
  • Importing and animating graphics 
  • Step-by-step guide to exporting in After Effects 

How you'll learn

​​Our online courses are delivered through Microsoft Teams, ensuring a seamless learning experience. Each session starts with a live broadcast from the tutor to introduce the topic and guide you through the resources. Our courses include various learning methods such as videos, quizzes and exercises. The tutor remains available online for real-time support, making learning effective and enjoyable. Our blended teaching approach combines live and pre-recorded content, providing flexibility to learn at your own pace.​ 

Susannah Travis

Susannah Travis - Course Lead


Susannah is the Digital Skills Team Lead, delivering a range of courses. With over a decade of experience in teaching Adobe and Microsoft applications, she specialises in both individual training and tailored group sessions. Her aim is to enable students to achieve a high level of digital literacy, enhancing their work and everyday lives.

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How to apply

Tuition fees per individual

£150*

*If you're a student or staff different fees apply. Please visit our dedicated student and staff areas for specific information.

To apply for this course, make your selection from the available dates below, this will take you to an event page where you will be able to book yourself onto the course via the Book now link.

If no upcoming Short Courses are displayed above, get in touch with us for more information.