Certification in 2D Animation – 6 Months

15 students Level: Intermediate 10 lessons Duration: 1 Year Location: Mandikatar, Miteripul

Description

Students will dive into every stage of 2D animation, from pre-production and production to post-production. They’ll learn how to create the illusion of movement by rapidly displaying static images. The program covers character design, animation techniques, digital painting, and essential audio-visual editing tools. It’s a complete journey into the art of bringing ideas to life.

Course Content

Week 1–2: Basics of Art and Design (12 sessions)

✔ Color Theory Basics
✔ Shapes, Forms & Composition
✔ Quick Sketching & Shading
✔ Elements of Design

✔ Create simple compositions with basic shapes and color schemes

Week 3–4: Principles of Animation (12 sessions)

✔ 12 Principles of Animation
✔ Frame-by-Frame Animation
✔ Motion Basics (Bouncing Ball & Pendulum)

✔ Create short animated clips showcasing principles

Week 5–6: Character Design Fundamentals (12 sessions)

✔ Character Anatomy (Proportions, Poses, Gestures)
✔ Facial Features and Expressive Design
✔ Character Silhouettes and Recognition

✔ Design and develop a basic character sheet

Week 7–8: Storyboarding and Planning (12 sessions)

✔ Storyboarding Basics and Its Importance
✔ Panel Creation (Composition, Transitions, Camera Angles)
✔ Visual Storytelling for Effective Story Flow

✔ Create storyboards for a short animation sequence

Week 9–12: Digital Tools and Drawing (24 sessions)

✔ Animation Software (Adobe Animate, Toon Boom)
✔ Digital Drawing Techniques (Brushes, Layers, Vectors)
✔ Background and Prop Design (Perspective & Object Creation)

✔ Develop digital assets for use in animations

Week 13–15: Animation Techniques and Walk Cycles (18 sessions)

✔ Keyframing Basics (Timeline & Keyframe Animation)
✔ Walk Cycles (Weight, Balance, Timing)
✔ Animating Gestures (Character Actions & Interactions)

✔ Create a full walk cycle and animated gestures

Week 16–19: Intermediate Animation Techniques (24 sessions)

✔ 2D Rigging & Puppet Animation Basics
✔ Advanced Character Movements (Jumping, Running, Gestures)
✔ Lip Sync & Dialogue Animation

✔ Develop an animated scene with character dialogue

Week 20–21: Advanced Animation and Visual Effects (12 sessions)

✔ Visual Effects (Shadows, Highlights, Dynamic Effects)
✔ Animating Complex Interactions (Multi-Character & Object Interaction)
✔ Advanced Tools (Masking, Motion Paths)

✔ Create a short animation with integrated visual effects

Week 22–23: Project Development and Finalization (12 sessions)

✔ Project Planning (Concept, Storyboarding, Asset Creation)
✔ Animation Workflow (Characters, Backgrounds, Audio Integration)
✔ Review and Refinement (Feedback & Final Adjustments)

✔ Develop a comprehensive animated project

Week 24–25: Capstone Project and Presentation (12 sessions)

✔ Capstone Project (Short Animated Film/Sequence)
✔ Presentation Skills (Showcasing to Peers & Mentors)
✔ Feedback & Iteration (Incorporating Critiques)

✔ Present completed work in a review session