Learn the essentials of 2D animation

Build 2D animation essentials in our short course led by industry pros.

This beginner's course will equip you with 2D animation essentials. You'll dive right into the 12 Principles of Animation, explore hand-drawn style animation, and learn how to navigate Toon Boom Harmony.

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Why study concept art at Bletchley powered by CG Spectrum:

• Study with more flexibility (100% online)
  
• Start learning how to create industry-level work
• Gain direct access to film and game artists
• Small group classes (max. 4 students)

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Learn from professional animators who've worked on classics like Klaus, Rick & Morty, Pocahontas, and Road to El Dorado. They'll show you how to create 2D animations from scratch, frame by frame!

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Curriculum 

An industry-approved curriculum to get you started in the world of 2D animation.

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Essentials of 2D Animation - 12 weeks

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Starting with the 12 Principles of Animation, you'll learn 2D animation fundamentals step by step and start animating your first 2D pieces: the bouncing ball, flour sack jump, and a walk cycle that brings your animated character to life. You'll discover how to create an animated scene packed with personality and emotion, while also creating the illusion of three-dimensional space; learn key features of Toon Boom and get familiar with drawing tools, posing, timing, spacing, the timeline, and X-sheet.

*This course is equivalent to the first term of the 2D Animation Foundations course. If you continue your learning journey, you'll be eligible to join the Foundations course from Term 2 onwards.

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What You’ll Learn:

• How to make your own 2D animations from scratch
• Use Toon Boom Harmony software
• Apply the 12 Principles of Animation
• Create animated scenes using the most efficient workflows

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Weekly Breakdown: 

1. 2D Animation Introduction and Overview
2. Bouncing Ball Animation Exercise
3. Adding a Tail to the Bouncing Ball
4. Drawing Fundamentals
5. Flour Sack Animation 01
6. Flour Sack Animation 02
7. Flour Sack Animation 03
8. Animating a Walk 01
9. Animating a Walk 02
10. Animating a Walk 03
11. Animating a Simple Character Take
12. Animating a Complex Character Take

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Career Track

This short course is equivalent to term one of the Foundations course. On completion of the Essentials course, if you decide to progress further with your studies, you'll enroll straight into term two of the corresponding Foundations course which means you'll already be one-third of the way through your studies! Continue your learning journey towards an exciting career in the industry by enrolling into the Foundations Career Track.

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Tuition

Flexible small group class are the best way to learn from top industry mentors in a fun, collaborative environment, while still getting plenty of personalized feedback.

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Upfront - Save 10%

$3,333

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Pay as You Go

$3,702

3 monthly payments of $1,234