2D ANIMATION PRIVATE COURSE
In this 2D Animation for Beginners course, we'll take a look at the origins of traditional animation, using the same modern digital tools that are used in the studio environment today. We'll start with the basics of animation to make sure everyone has a good foundation, and then we'll move on to looking at movement and emotion in a more physical way.
This workshop allows you to learn, practice, and get 1:1 feedback and reviews from me.
Through in-class examples and homework assignments, I will present 2D workflows and techniques that are useful to every animator.
You will learn with me in live conversations as I share insights about what qualities you need to become a professional animator. I will work directly with you to grow and improve your skills, whether you’re interested in studying classic animation techniques, telling your own story, or enhancing your 2D character animation experience.
What You’ll Learn in 2D Animation for Beginners
Course 1 - Fundamentals of 2D Animation
2D animation can be an incredibly expressive and dynamic form of entertainment and artistic creation. It’s important to start with a strong foundation of the core principles and an understanding of how they relate to 2D animation. We’ll start things off by diving into the first set of key principles, including Squash and Stretch, Arcs, and Pose to Pose animation. You’ll start with a simple bouncing ball exercise to practice these techniques and tools.
Course 2 - The Mechanics of Weight
Showing weight is always important in animation. It grounds your work so that it still feels believable to the viewer, even when exaggerated. We’ll explore how to ensure your animation has proper weight and which drawings are most critical to getting that idea and feeling across. Problem-solving is a constant part of the animation process and in this session you’ll explore some of the tools we can use to make your work stronger.
Course 3 - Fundamental Concepts of Animation
Using the concepts, tools, and techniques from the previous two sessions, you’ll animate a simple scene a character with human anatomy.
Course 4 - Drawing with Emotion
One of the things that really crystallizes when studying 2D animation is this: every drawing is critical. This concept carries over to 3D character animation as well, with posing being the equivalent. In this session we’ll explore the importance of showing emotion and clarity of ideas in a single drawing, and how that flows into an animated shot.
Course 5 - Pose to Pose Animation
In this session we’ll focus on animating transitions and dive deeper into breakdowns and inbetweens. There’s so much more to think about than just getting from Point A to Point B, or from one storytelling drawing to another. Each transition drawing (inbetween) must serve a purpose and reflect all the animation principles at play. We’ll look at how to plan out these transitions and develop your workflow to keep things manageable.
Course 6 - Review and Recap
You made it! In this final session we’ll continue our discussion of transitions, as well as other advanced techniques to be aware of, and will review the key principles and techniques used to effectively animate in 2D. We’ll go over the work you produced and note what’s working and where things need to be developed more so that you feel confident in using your new skills in future shots.
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Course Requirements for 2D Animation for Beginners
Course Details
ASSIGNMENTS | 1 to 2 animation exercices after each lesson
SOFTWARE | Any digital animation software
AGE | Minimum 18 Years
COURSE LANGUAGE | English
What You Need to Know
This workshop is not graded so that you are comfortable learning at your own pace, but we do ask that our students have a basic level of drawing ability.
The Skills You’ll Learn
2D Animation for Beginners is a workshop for artists looking to bring characters to life through traditional animation, experienced 2D animators looking to translate their skills to a digital medium, and.
In this workshop you will:
- Learn how key animation principles like Squash and Stretch, Arcs, and Pose to Pose apply to 2D, so that your work is grounded in the fundamentals.
- Become familiar with digital tools and workflows.
- Learn to craft clear drawings in sequence, so that each shot flows into the next and your work remains clear to the audience
- Understand how a simple character like a flour sack can express empathy, joy, sadness, and more so that your audience can connect with any character’s performance