Module #1 Introduction to 2D Animation Overview of the course, history of 2D animation, and importance of 2D animation in the industry
Module #2 Principles of Animation Understanding the 12 principles of animation, including squash and stretch, anticipation, and staging
Module #3 Setting up Your Workspace Familiarizing yourself with digital drawing tools, software, and setting up your workspace for optimal productivity
Module #4 Basic Drawing Skills Review of fundamental drawing skills, including line art, shape, value, and perspective
Module #5 Character Design Creating compelling characters, including character development, proportions, and design principles
Module #6 Storyboarding Understanding the importance of storyboarding, creating thumbnails, and visual storytelling
Module #7 Timing and Pacing Understanding the role of timing and pacing in animation, including frame rates and animation tests
Module #8 Keyframe Animation Introduction to keyframe animation, including creating keyframes, tweens, and animation curves
Module #9 Tweening and Easing Understanding tweening and easing, including types of tweens and easing functions
Module #10 Character Animation Bringing characters to life, including walk cycles, run cycles, and character movement
Module #11 Special Effects Animation Creating special effects, including explosions, fire, water, and smoke
Module #12 Background Design Creating backgrounds, including environment design, color theory, and atmosphere
Module #13 Color Theory and Styling Understanding color theory, color scripts, and visual styling
Module #14 Animation Production Understanding the animation production process, including scriptwriting, scheduling, and budgeting
Module #15 Lip Sync and Dialogue Animation Lip sync techniques, including animating dialogue, facial expressions, and mouth movements
Module #16 Body Language and Performance animating body language, including gestures, posture, and performance
Module #17 Advanced Animation Techniques Exploring advanced animation techniques, including cut-out animation, puppetry, and rigging
Module #18 Compositing and Visual Effects Understanding compositing and visual effects, including layering, masking, and blending modes
Module #19 Sound Design and Music Understanding the role of sound design and music in animation, including Foley, FX, and scoring
Module #20 Final Project Development Developing a final project, including conceptualization, planning, and execution
Module #21 Project Management and Workflow Managing your project, including setting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and workflow optimization
Module #22 Critique and Feedback Receiving and giving constructive feedback, including critiquing animation and providing feedback
Module #23 Industry Standards and Best Practices Understanding industry standards and best practices, including software, file formats, and delivery specs
Module #24 Career Development and Portfolio Building a portfolio, including creating a demo reel, resume, and online presence
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in 2D Animation Techniques career
