Create Your 2D Animation Short: A Comprehensive 3-Month Course (72 Hours)

Course Overview

  • Learn the skills to create a captivating 2D animated short film.
  • Master animation fundamentals, industry software, and storytelling.
  • Graduate with a completed short film to showcase your abilities.

Course Structure

Part 1: Building the Foundation (Weeks 1-4)

  • Week 1-2: Introduction to Animation (12 Hours)
    • The Magic of Animation: History and evolution of animation.
    • Drawing Fundamentals: Form, perspective, and composition for animation.
    • Software Introduction: Getting familiar with Adobe Animate, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • Week 3-4: Storytelling for Animation (12 Hours)
    • Storyboarding: Visual planning through storyboards, character development, and plot structure.
    • Character Design: Creating characters with distinct personalities for animation.
    • Animation Pre-Production: Concept development, scriptwriting, and production scheduling.

Part 2: Bringing Characters to Life (Weeks 5-7)

  • Week 5-7: Animation Techniques (24 Hours)
    • The Twelve Principles of Animation: Applying core principles for lifelike animation.
    • Traditional Animation (Optional): Exploring hand-drawn animation techniques.
    • Cut-Out Animation: Creating animations with pre-drawn assets (Software: Photoshop)
    • Adobe Animate Fundamentals: Mastering core functionalities of Animate.

Part 3: Advanced Techniques & Polishing (Weeks 8-10)

  • Week 8-10: Advanced Animation Techniques (18 Hours)
    • Character Animation: Advanced character movement, lip-syncing, and emotional expression in Animate.
    • Animation Timing and Spacing: Understanding timing’s impact on motion perception.
    • Background Design and Compositing: Creating backgrounds and integrating them with animation.
    • Sound Design and Foley (Optional): Exploring sound design principles (Software: Adobe Premiere)

Part 4: Project Completion & Presentation (Weeks 11-13)

  • Week 11-12: Putting it all Together (12 Hours)
    • Project Management: Effective workflow strategies for animation projects.
    • Refining Your Animation: Receiving feedback through class critiques and instructor sessions.
    • Final Touches: Integrating sound effects, music, and finalizing animation for export.
  • Week 13: Graduation & Showcase (Not Graded)
    • Final Project Presentation: Presenting your completed short film and receiving feedback.
    • Portfolio Development: Constructing a compelling animation portfolio.

Additional Information

  • Software Used:
    • Adobe Animate (Primary)
    • Adobe Photoshop (Secondary)
    • Adobe Illustrator (Secondary)
    • Adobe Premiere (Optional)
  • Assessment:
    • Weekly assignments (drawing, storyboarding, animation techniques, software proficiency)
    • Midterm project: A short animated sequence demonstrating specific animation principles.
    • Final project: Your completed graduation short film.
  • Grading:
    • 60% – Project Work & Participation
    • 20% – Midterm Project
    • 20% – Final Project
  • Note:
    • This syllabus is a guideline and may be subject to change.
    • Optional sections can be incorporated based on class time and student interest.

By successfully completing this course, you’ll possess the skills to embark on your journey as a 2D animator, ready to bring your own stories to life!

Create Your 2D Animation Short

ملخص الدورة:
هذه الدورة، التي تمتد لثلاثة أشهر، تُرشد المتعلمين خلال مسار كامل للرسوم المتحركة ثنائية الأبعاد، بدءًا من الرسم الأساسي وسرد القصص وصولًا إلى الرسوم المتحركة المتقدمة للشخصيات والتركيب. تستخدم الدورة الذكاء الاصطناعي لتحسين سير عمل الرسوم المتحركة، وتُزود كل طالب بفيلم قصير مُكتمل يُضاف إلى ملف أعماله.

Skill Level: Beginner