CREATE PROFESSIONAL 2D ANIMATION
Transform your understanding into production-ready work through comprehensive training in digital 2D animation workflows.
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This course develops your capability to create character-driven animation using professional digital tools. Over twelve weeks, you'll gain hands-on experience with the software and workflows that studios use for 2D production work.
You'll move beyond principle understanding into practical application, learning how to rig characters for efficient animation, create convincing walk cycles, synchronize dialogue with mouth movements, and compose scenes that tell stories effectively.
The program culminates in a short film project that demonstrates your technical proficiency and creative decision-making. You'll leave with portfolio work that shows potential employers or clients what you're capable of producing.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- • Character rigging in digital animation software
- • Walk cycle and movement animation proficiency
- • Lip sync and facial expression techniques
- • Scene composition and camera work
- • Production file management practices
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
- • Short film in your portfolio
- • Understanding of narrative animation
- • Experience with production timelines
- • Problem-solving in animation workflows
- • Professional presentation standards
The Gap Between Knowledge and Production
Understanding animation principles is one thing. Applying them efficiently within production software while managing character rigs, timing sheets, and project files is another challenge entirely.
Many animators find themselves spending excessive time on technical setup because they haven't learned efficient workflows. Character rigs break unexpectedly. Lip sync timing feels off. Scene files become unwieldy and difficult to navigate. These production issues consume time that should go toward creative work.
Without structured learning in digital production techniques, you might develop workarounds that function but slow you down. Professional studios expect certain workflow standards, and self-taught approaches don't always align with industry practices.
This course bridges that gap by teaching both the technical skills and the production thinking that lets you work efficiently. You'll learn not just how to animate digitally, but how to organize your work for revision, collaboration, and deadline management.
Comprehensive Training in Digital Animation Production
We structure this course around the actual workflow of producing character animation. You'll work with industry-standard software including After Effects and Adobe Animate, learning the tools that professional studios rely on for 2D production.
Each technical skill builds on the previous one. Character rigging comes before walk cycles because you need working rigs to animate. Lip sync follows facial expression work because dialogue animation requires understanding of mouth shapes and timing. Scene composition brings everything together once you can animate individual elements effectively.
The curriculum emphasizes production efficiency alongside creative quality. You'll learn keyboard shortcuts, workflow optimization, and file organization strategies that professionals use to meet deadlines without compromising their work.
Course Progression
Software Fundamentals & Rigging
Interface navigation, layer management, and character rig creation. Building efficient setups for animation work.
Movement Animation
Walk cycles, run cycles, and character locomotion. Understanding weight and momentum in character movement.
Facial Animation & Lip Sync
Expression rigs, dialogue animation, and audio synchronization. Creating believable character performances.
Scene Composition & Short Film
Camera work, scene staging, and complete narrative production. Creating your portfolio short film.
How Your Production Training Unfolds
This program runs twice weekly over twelve weeks, with three-hour sessions that give you time to work through production challenges. Class meetings combine demonstration, guided practice, and troubleshooting of your ongoing projects.
You'll spend significant time working independently on animation assignments between sessions. This practice is where skill development happens, as you encounter production problems and work through solutions. Most students dedicate four to six hours weekly to assignment work outside of class.
Instructor feedback focuses on both technical execution and creative choices. You'll learn to recognize when timing issues stem from technical problems versus artistic decisions, and how to address each type of challenge appropriately.
DURING SESSIONS
- Software technique demonstrations
- Live troubleshooting of production issues
- Critique sessions on animation work
- Workflow optimization guidance
PROJECT WORK
- Progressive animation assignments
- Character design and rig development
- Short film concept to completion
- Portfolio-ready work development
Investment in Professional Animation Skills
¥188,000
Complete 12-week production program
Program Includes
This course requires basic understanding of animation principles. If you're new to animation, we recommend completing our Animation Principles and Fundamentals course first, or demonstrating equivalent knowledge through your existing work.
The investment reflects comprehensive training in professional production techniques that typically require years to develop independently. You'll gain both technical proficiency and portfolio work that demonstrates your capabilities to potential employers or clients.
Payment arrangements include full tuition or installment options. Contact our team to discuss which structure works for your situation.
From Setup to Final Production
Production skill development follows a clear trajectory from technical fundamentals through creative application. You'll begin with software navigation and character rigging, progressing to animation techniques, and ultimately integrating everything in a complete narrative project.
Progress becomes evident in the complexity of work you can execute. Early assignments focus on single skills like creating a functional character rig. Mid-program work combines multiple techniques like animating a walking character with facial expressions. The final project demonstrates your ability to plan and execute a complete animated sequence.
We assess development through project milestones rather than arbitrary metrics. Your growing capability shows in cleaner file organization, more efficient workflow choices, and increasingly sophisticated animation decisions.
Production Skill Timeline
Technical Foundation
Software proficiency developing. Creating functional character rigs. Understanding layer hierarchies and file structure.
Movement Production
Animating character locomotion. Creating walk and run cycles. Applying weight and timing principles in production.
Character Performance
Facial animation and dialogue sync. Creating expressive character performances. Managing complex timing relationships.
Complete Production
Planning and executing short film. Scene composition and camera work. Delivering portfolio-ready final piece.
Supporting Your Production Learning
Production-focused education involves both technical learning and creative development. We want you to feel confident that this program addresses both aspects before committing your time and resources.
We encourage prospective students to review course materials, discuss prerequisite knowledge requirements, and understand the time commitment involved in project work. This transparency helps ensure the program matches your current situation and goals.
If during the initial weeks you find the technical demands don't align with your current skill level, or the program structure doesn't suit your learning style, we'll work with you to explore solutions that better serve your animation education needs.
Technical Support
Assistance with software issues and production challenges throughout the program.
Project Guidance
Regular feedback on your animation work with specific suggestions for improvement.
Instructor Access
Availability for questions and consultation beyond scheduled class sessions.
Beginning Your Production Training
Starting this course begins with assessing whether you have the prerequisite animation understanding. We'll discuss your background to ensure you're ready for production-focused learning rather than struggling with fundamental concepts.
The enrollment process includes reviewing your existing work if available, discussing technical requirements, and ensuring you understand the time commitment involved. Sessions begin in mid-December 2025, with enrollment closing December 1st.
Your Enrollment Path
Initial Contact
Reach out through the contact form with information about your animation background and goals.
Skills Assessment
Discuss your current capabilities to ensure you're ready for production training or need foundation work first.
Program Details Review
Go over curriculum specifics, technical requirements, and time expectations to ensure alignment.
Begin Production Training
Start your first session and begin developing your digital animation production capabilities.
Develop Your 2D Animation Production Skills
Connect with us to discuss the 2D Digital Animation Production course and whether it matches your current skill level and career objectives.
Start Your JourneySessions begin mid-December 2025 • Enrollment closes December 1st
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