This 8-week intensive course provides a practical introduction to the art of hand-drawn and digital 2D animation. Designed for beginners and aspiring creators, the curriculum bridges the gap between classic animation theory and modern digital workflows. The course will introduce students to the principles of 2D animation, from basic drawing techniques to creating fully animated scenes. Students will learn how to bring their drawings to life, develop storytelling skills, and understand the fundamentals of movement and timing in animation.
Who Can Take This Course?
This course is designed to be accessible yet challenging, making it suitable for a wide range of creative individuals. You don’t need to be a professional artist to start, but a passion for visual storytelling is a must.
- Aspiring Animators: Beginners looking to build a strong foundation in the “industry-standard” way of moving characters.
- Illustrators & Concept Artists: Visual artists who want to breathe life into their static drawings and expand their digital skill set.
- Graphic Designers: Professionals looking to add “Motion Graphics” or character animation to their service offerings for social media and advertising.
- Game Development Students: Indie devs who want to create their own 2D sprites, walk cycles, and combat animations for side-scrolling or top-down games.
- Hobbyists & Content Creators: YouTubers or social media creators who want to produce their own animated shorts or “Storytime” videos.
Goals
- Internalize Physics: Master the 12 Principles of Animation to create movement with convincing weight and fluid timing.
- Master Locomotion: Successfully animate a standard character walk cycle with personality.
- Learn the Pipeline: Navigate the full workflow from rough sketches to final colored render.
- Convey Emotion: Use “acting” and facial expressions to make characters feel alive and reactive.
- Launch a Portfolio: Complete a polished 5–10 second scene to showcase your skills to studios or clients.
Prerequisites
- No prior coding experience is required
- All the necessary software shall be provided
- Introduction to 2D Animation
- Understanding what animation is.
- Overview of the animation process.
- Introduction to animation software (e.g., Adobe Animate, Toon Boom).
- Basic Drawing Techniques
- Drawing simple shapes and characters.
- Understanding proportions and anatomy basics for characters.
- Digital drawing tools and techniques.
- Principles of Animation
- The 12 principles of animation (e.g., squash and stretch, anticipation, timing).
- Applying these principles to simple animations.
- Creating Animated Characters
- Designing original characters.
- Animating basic movements like walking and jumping.
- Storyboarding and Planning
- Introduction to storyboarding.
- Planning scenes and sequences.
- Creating a simple storyboard for an animation project.
- Bringing Scenes to Life
- Animating scenes from storyboards.
- Adding backgrounds and environments.
- Understanding camera angles and perspectives.
- Sound and Music in Animation
- Adding sound effects and music to animations.
- Synchronizing audio with animation.
- Voice acting basics.
- Final Project and Showcase
- Developing a short animated film or scene.
- Final touches and polishing the animation.
- Presenting the final project to classmates and parents.
- Creative Expression: Encourages kids to express their creativity through character design and storytelling.
- Foundational Skills: Provides a solid foundation in the principles of animation and digital drawing.
- Hands-On Learning: Emphasizes practical, hands-on experience with animation software.
- Project-Based: Students work on individual projects, culminating in a final animation that showcases their skills.
- Storytelling: Develops storytelling skills through storyboarding and scene planning.
- Showcase Event: A final showcase where students present their animated projects, celebrating their creativity and hard work.
About this Course
- Duration 8 Weeks
- Certificate on Completion
- Level Beginner
- Price 800,000