What is 2D Animation?

A 2D animation course teaches the art and techniques of creating animation in a two-dimensional space.

Course Content

1. ANIMATE CC

INTRODUCTION TO ADOBE ANIMATE CC

PRINCIPLES OF ANIMATION

UNDERSTANDING THE WORKSPACE AND INTERFACE

CREATING ANIMATIONS USING KEYFRAMES

WORKING WITH SYMBOLS AND INSTANCES

USING THE TIMELINE FOR ANIMATION SEQUENCING

IMPORTING AND EDITING ASSETS (IMAGES, AUDIO, VEDEO)

UTILIZING MOTION PRESETS AND EASING

CREATING CHARACTER ANIMATIONS

EXPORTING ANIMATIONS FOR WEB MOBILE, AND OTHER PLATFORMS.

2.SKETCHING & ANATOMY

INTRODUCTION TO DRAWING

FUNDAMENTALS OF ANATOMY

LIFE DRAWING

GESTURE DRAWING

ANATOMY FOR ARTISTS

FIGURE DRAWING

PORTRAIT DRAWING

ANIMAL ANATOMY

DIGITAL SKETCHING

ADVANCED FIGURE DRAWING

CHARACTER DESIGN

ANATOMY IN MOTION

INDEPENDENT STUDY PROJECT

3.Benefits of learning this course

After completing a 2D Animation course, students typically become 2D animators, equipped with the skills to create animated content for various media. Here are some specific roles and career paths they can pursue:

2D Animator:

Create animated sequences for movies, TV shows, video games, and advertisements.

Develop characters, backgrounds, and scenes using animation software.

Storyboard Artist :

Sketch and design storyboards that outline the sequence of events and visual flow for animations and films.

Collaborate with directors and writers to translate scripts into visual stories.

Character Designer:

Design and develop characters for animations, ensuring they are visually appealing and fit the narrative.

Create character turnarounds, expressions, and action poses.

Background Artist:

Design and paint backgrounds for animated scenes, creating the environments in which characters interact.

Ensure consistency in style and atmosphere throughout the animation.

Motion Graphics Designer:

Create animated graphics for marketing, advertising, and promotional videos.

Design title sequences, explainer videos, and visual effects.

Clean-up Artist:

 Refine and finalize rough animation sketches, ensuring clean and precise lines.

 Work closely with animators to maintain the integrity of the original animation.

 Layout Artist:

 Plan and design the layout of scenes, determining the placement of characters, props, and backgrounds.

 Work on perspective, composition, and visual storytelling.

 Visual Development Artist:

 Create concept art and visual development pieces that define the look and feel of an animation project.

 Develop color scripts, lighting studies, and overall visual style.

 Compositor:

 Combine various visual elements (characters, backgrounds, special effects) to create the final animation.

 Use compositing software to integrate all components seamlessly.

 Animator for Interactive Media:

 Develop animations for interactive applications, including mobile apps, websites, and educational software.

 Create engaging and responsive animations that enhance user experience.

 Freelance Animator:

 Offer animation services to a variety of clients across different industries.

 Work on diverse projects ranging from short films to commercials and web content.