Month 1
Animation Fundamentals & Creative Foundation
Module 1 — Introduction to Animation
- What is animation?
- Types of animation
- 2D vs 3D animation
- Traditional animation
- Cut-out animation
- Rig-based animation
- Character animation
- Motion graphics
- Animation production pipeline
- How professional animation studios work
Module 2 — Principles of Animation
- Squash & Stretch
- Anticipation
- Staging
- Straight Ahead Animation
- Pose-to-Pose Animation
- Follow Through
- Overlapping Action
- Slow In & Slow Out
- Arcs
- Timing
- Spacing
- Exaggeration
- Appeal
Module 3 — Drawing & Visual Basics
- Basic shapes
- Proportion
- Perspective
- Character anatomy
- Gesture drawing
- Facial structure
- Expressions
- Colour theory
- Light & shadow
Practical Project
Create a basic animated character with 5 different expressions.