2D Animation

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What’s this course about?

Animation brings imagination to life. From animated explainer videos to character animations for games and films, 2D animators are in high demand. Our 2D animation course teaches you the art and craft of creating smooth, engaging animations that capture attention and tell stories. You'll start with animation principles—timing, spacing, anticipation, and appeal—then learn frame-by-frame animation techniques. Master tools like Adobe Animate, Toon Boom, and Krita to create professional-quality animations. You'll build a portfolio of animated characters, short scenes, and explainer videos. During the course, you'll create increasingly complex projects: simple shape animations, character walk cycles, lip-syncing, and full animated sequences. By month three, you'll be creating polished pieces that showcase your unique style and technical skills. Agencies, studios, and online creators across Africa desperately need skilled 2D animators.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction to Animation Principles
  2. Squash and Stretch
  3. Anticipation and Follow-Through
  4. Staging and Composition
  5. Timing and Spacing
  6. Arcs and Curves
  7. Character Design Fundamentals
  8. Model Sheet Creation
  9. Basic Drawing and Sketching
  10. Digital Drawing Basics
  11. Introduction to Adobe Animate
  12. Frame-by-Frame Animation
  13. Symbols and Instances
  14. Creating Character Rigs
  15. Walk Cycles and Movement
  16. Lip-Sync and Dialogue Animation
  17. Toon Boom Basics
  18. Advanced Character Animation
  19. Special Effects and Visual Effects
  20. Background Design and Creation
  21. Scene Composition
  22. Sound Design Integration
  23. Animatic Creation
  24. Explainer Video Animation
  25. Final Project: Complete Animated Short
Course Information

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Duration:3 months

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Certificate of Completion

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350,000