2D Animation

Introduction to 2D Animation

• Understanding the basics of animation
• Importance of storytelling and character movement
• Overview of animation tools and software

Fundamentals of 2D Animation

Animation Principles:

• Squash and Stretch
• Anticipation
• Staging
• Timing and Spacing
• Follow-Through and Overlapping Action
• Exaggeration and Appeal

Character Design and Rigging:

• Creating character sketches and turnarounds
• Designing expressive poses and facial expressions
• Rigging characters for smooth animation (puppet animation)

Storyboarding and Scene Planning:

• Basics of storyboarding and animatics
• Composition and camera angles
• Planning smooth transitions and scene flow

Animation Techniques and Tools

• Frame-by-frame (traditional) animation
• Tweening and motion paths
• Using keyframes for smooth movement
• Lip-syncing and dialogue animation

Software for 2D Animation

• Adobe Animate
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Character Animator
• Adobe Audition
• Adobe Premiere

Special Effects and Post-Production

• Adding motion blur and lighting effects
• Background animation and parallax effect
• Exporting animations for different platforms

Learning Formats

• Courses available offline
• Hands-on projects, animation exercises, and assignments

Course Prerequisites

• No strict prerequisites; creativity and drawing skills help
• Basic understanding of digital art tools is beneficial

Course Duration

• Ranges from a few weeks to a few months depending on depth and pace

Certification and Career Opportunities

• Some courses offer certificates for completion
• Career paths: 2D Animator, Motion Graphics Artist, Storyboard Artist, Character Designer