Go beyond beginner! In this intermediate illustration course, learn more advanced techniques to animate using primarily Adobe Photoshop, as well as some tools in Adobe AfterEffects. Course DescriptionFrom short films and music videos, to professionally-executed editorial GIFs and social media sticker packs, this course is for the illustrator and artist who wants to have the tools to complete polished motion illustration. Learn skills such as character walk cycles and character animation; techniques for creating longer animated pieces with transitions and edits; and knowing when and how to incorporate Adobe After Effects. Gain the knowledge needed to complete a wide range of personal and/or professional projects. Do a deep-dive into a project of the student’s choosing, with intensive guidance and critique. / Students will have access to Adobe Creative Cloud software throughout the course.Open to students ages 18 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.Course meeting detailsThis online course is asynchronous. There are no set class meeting times. Instead, the course is project-based, with 2 to 3 deadlines per week, and students can choose a time and place that works best for them to complete the work. Course activities may include readings, video demonstrations and tutorials, online discussions, projects, and critiques. PrerequisitesMotion Illustration 1 or foundational experience animating GIFs in Adobe Photoshop (video timeline), Procreate, or similar programs.Required materialsSoftwareAdobe Creative Cloud (provided by MCAD).HardwareA computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software, with internet access, a camera or scanner to capture and upload work.Class resourcesThis class uses Adobe Creative Cloud and Canvas, MCAD’s learning management system. Please see the link for more information.Class savingsRegister on or before August 11 and save $25.Register for more than one class at a time and receive $25 off each additional class (same-day registrations only).Additional savings. Are you eligible?QuestionsContact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765. Register Title Non-credit Tuition $465.00 Tuition Type Non-credit TuitionOne Credit Tuition Not Yet Open for Registration Registration opens July 28. Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2025 - Fri, Dec 12, 2025 Time: Asynchronous Day(s) of the week: Asynchronous Ages: Open to students ages 18 and above. Term: Fall 2025 Instructor: Annelise Capossela Location: Online SKU: CSDE 9488 20 FA25 Prerequisites: Motion Illustration 1 or foundational experience animating GIFs in Adobe Photoshop (video timeline), Procreate, or similar programs.