Learning Objectives:

🎨 Understand Animation Fundamentals

• Explore the history and evolution of 2D animation
• Identify different animation styles (frame-by-frame, cut-out, tweening)
• Become familiar with animation software tools

✏️ Develop Drawing & Storyboarding Skills

• Use basic drawing techniques (line, shape, form)
• Apply gesture drawing to show movement
• Create storyboards to plan animation scenes

🎥 Apply Principles of Animation

• Understand and use the 12 principles of animation (e.g., squash & stretch, timing, anticipation)
• Create keyframes and in-between frames
• Control timing for smooth and realistic motion

🧑‍🎨 Design Unique Characters

• Apply anatomy and proportion in character creation
• Develop personality and facial expressions
• Create character turnarounds for consistency

🌆 Create Backgrounds & Scenes

• Design environments using perspective
• Apply color theory in animation
• Use layering techniques and parallax effects

🎬 Master Animation Techniques

• Compare frame-by-frame animation and digital tweening
• Animate dialogue through lip-syncing
• Create walk and run cycles

✨ Add Effects & Advanced Elements

• Create special effects like smoke, fire, water, and magic
• Apply camera movements in 2D animation
• Use masks and layers for advanced visuals

📖 Tell Engaging Stories

• Build story arcs and structure
• Develop character-driven storytelling
• Apply timing and pacing for better storytelling

⚙️ Understand Production Workflow

• Learn pre-production, production, and post-production stages
• Organize assets and animation files efficiently
• Export animations in different formats

🚀 Create a Final Animation Project

• Produce a polished 15–30 second 2D animated video
• Add sound effects and music
• Present and build a creative portfolio

Platforms: Brush Ninja, Open Toonz