Certification in 2D Animation – 4 Months

1 student Level: Beginner 9 lessons Duration: 4 Months 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: Fundamentals of Art and Design (12 sessions)

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

Week 3: Principles of Animation and Tools (6 sessions)

✔ 12 Principles of Animation Basics
✔ Frame-by-Frame Animation
✔ Animation Software Overview
✔ Practicing Essential Tools (Brush, Shapes, Layers)

Week 4: Character Design Basics (6 sessions)

✔ Anatomy & Proportions
✔ Simple Character Design
✔ Facial Features & Expressions

Week 5: Storyboarding Basics (6 sessions)

✔ Visual Storytelling Principles
✔ Panels, Sequences & Shot Planning
✔ Simple Storyboard Creation

Week 6: Digital Drawing and Props Design (6 sessions)

✔ Digital Tools: Brush, Pen Tool, and Layers
✔ Simple Props Design (Trees, Furniture, etc.)
✔ Background Design & Perspective Basics

Week 7: Frame-by-Frame Animation (6 sessions)

✔ Simple Animations (Bouncing Ball, Walk Cycles)
✔ Squash/Stretch and Timing in Animations

Week 8–9: Advanced Animation Techniques (12 sessions)

✔ Advanced Animation Principles (Arcs, Overlapping Action, Follow-Through)
✔ Complex Animations (Character Interaction, Emotional Expression)
✔ Experimenting with Different Animation Styles

Week 10–11: Final Project and Portfolio Development (12 sessions)

✔ Planning a Short Animation Project
✔ Character Animations and Background Creation
✔ Adding Audio, Sound Effects, and Final Rendering

Week 12–14: Final Project Completion and Review (18 sessions)

✔ Completing the Short Animation Project
✔ Final Revisions and Refinement
✔ Portfolio Compilation and Presentation
✔ Preparing for Showcase and Feedback Session