Graphic/UI/UX Design and Animation

Schedule: 3 times a week

Month 1: Foundations of Graphic Design and UI/UX

Week 1-2: Introduction to Graphic Design

· Overview of design principles (balance, contrast, alignment, hierarchy)

· Typography basics and color theory

· Introduction to design tools (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma)

· Understanding user-centered design

· Wireframing and prototyping

· Designing for different devices (responsive and adaptive design)

· UX research methods and understanding user personas

· Usability testing and feedback loops

· Information architecture and navigation

· Designing a user interface for a website or mobile app

· Creating a UX flow based on user research and feedback

Week 7-8: Introduction to Animation

· Principles of animation (timing, squash and stretch, anticipation)

· Creating motion graphics using After Effects

· Simple animations for websites (CSS animations, JavaScript libraries)

· Designing interactive prototypes with Figma/Sketch

· Animation in UI design: Micro-interactions and transitions

· Accessibility in design

· Creating smooth and responsive animations

· Using animation to enhance user experience

Working with SVG animations and Lottie files

· Building reusable design components

· Creating and maintaining design systems

· Developing style guides for branding and consistency

Week 12-14: Capstone Animation and Design Project

· Building a comprehensive design project (UI/UX with animation)

· Presenting the design process from research to final product

· Peer feedback and iteration

· Creating a professional design portfolio

· Presenting final designs and animations to the class

· Preparing for client work or job applications