Traditional 2D Animation. Clean Up Workshop
This course is designed for those who want to become efficient clean up artists and boost their animation skills.
If you're new to our school, you are required to submit a portfolio for review.
Start date
February 3, 2025
Duration
12 weeks
Price per month
415€/month (excl. VAT)
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About the course
Join our course and become a professional clean up artist! This course is designed for those who want to become efficient clean up artists and boost their animation skills.
Under the guidance of Christian Maymó, a renowned 2D clean-up artist known for his work on Klaus, Space Jam: A New Legacy, Disney’s Disenchanted, and more, you’ll strengthen your 3-dimensional thinking, learn to adapt to different styles, and master line and volume consistency. This workshop also covers cleaning up complex shots, including lip-sync and acting animation.
This three-month intensive course offers hands-on practice, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced animators.
After the course
Upon completing the course, you’ll be ready to perform clean up animation efficiently on professional production, maintaining stylistic consistency across various projects. Your new skills will enable you to apply 3-dimensional thinking to your animations, maintain line and volume consistency, and be able to clean complex shots, including lip-sync and acting animation.
The course is suitable if you:
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Junior 2D Animator
If you’ve completed our Basics in Traditional 2D Animation course or have a good grip on the 12 Principles of Animation, this workshop is ideal to master the fundamentals of clean-up while enhancing your drawing skills and understanding of volumes.
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A working 2D Animator
If you’re already in the industry, this course will help you level up your clean-up skills, improve 3-dimensional thinking, adapt to different styles, and refine your line and volume consistency.
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A Clean Up Artist
Even if you’re already working as a clean-up animator, this course will strengthen your skills. You’ll improve your 3-dimensional thinking, ability to adapt to and replicate various styles, and refine your line and volume consistency.
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Сurriculum
First Month
4 lessons
- Inbetween a given turn around. Create different expressions for the given character and draw different hand positions.
- Inbetween the clean up of a given shot with the keys already done.
- Continue with the assignment from lesson 2. Incorporate mentor’s feedback.
- Continue with the assignment from lesson 2. Incorporate mentor’s feedback.
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4 weeks (please, make sure to have 6+ hours per week for homework)
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During the first month, you’ll practice clean up inbetweens and get used to different drawing styles while training the eye for 3 dimensionality, as well as the ability to create non-existing drawings using the references.
Second Month
4 lessons
- Clean up a given walk cycle creating spotkeys, keys, breakdowns, and inbetweens (beginner level) or clean up a given rougher animation of a dynamic shot that needs to be put on model (advanced level) or clean up of your own shot, briefing the teacher about your chosen style and what you want to achieve (for those who previously studied with Animation Club School).
- Continue with the assignment from lesson 1. Incorporate mentor’s feedback.
- Continue with the assignment from lesson 1. Incorporate mentor’s feedback.
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Continue with the assignment from lesson 1. Incorporate mentor’s feedback.
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4 weeks (please, make sure to have 6+ hours per week for homework)
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During the second month, you’ll cover the whole clean up process practicing the creation of spotkeys, keys, breakdowns, and inbetweens while practicing consistency of line and volumes and resolving model issues.
Third Month
4 lessons
- Clean up of a given acting shot with lip-sync (beginner and advanced level) or clean up of your own acting shot with lipsync, briefing the teacher about your chosen style and what you want to achieve (for those who previously studied with Animation Club School).
- Continue with the assignment from lesson 1. Incorporate mentor’s feedback.
- Continue with the assignment from lesson 1. Incorporate mentor’s feedback.
- Continue with the assignment from lesson 1. Incorporate mentor’s feedback.
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4 weeks (please, make sure to have 6+ hours per week for homework)
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During the third month, you’ll practice more subtle cleanup of acting shots with lipsync, applying everything that has been learned in the course so far.
You will learn
3-dimensional thinking
Adapting to and replicating different styles
Line and volume consistency
Cleaning up subtle animation like acting shots with lipsync
Student
Reviews
«Traditional 2D animation. Clean Up Workshop» course
Really loved the first course and it really helped me improve a ton!
Never underestimate the basics!
Dania Siabet Zamora Mares
Graduate of the course traditional 2D animation
I gained a lot of useful knowledge!
Veronica Khoreva
Graduate of the course traditional 2D animation
How will the training go?
Recorded lectures and homework on the learning platform
In the Discord chat room you can discuss any questions and get advice
Each week there will be online meetings with the mentor and the group, where you will get detailed feedback.
From the completed assignments you'll have a cool portfolio
And at the end of the course you'll receive a personalized certificate and be ready to move on with your life
What software is needed for the course?
Toon Boom Harmony
for comfortable work and study
Drawing tablet
for drawing
Zoom
for a weekly meeting with a mentor
Discord
to keep up with everything
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Traditional 2D Animation. Clean Up Workshop
Course fee
415€/month (excl. VAT)
Start
February 3, 2025
Spots left
15 spots
Frequently asked
questions
about the course
What to Expect from the Courses?
You'll gain fundamental knowledge and practical skills in animation that are essential for becoming a professional and working in the industry. Upon completion, you'll have a demo reel showcasing your skills to potential employers.
How Are the Lessons Structured?
It’s straightforward: first, you get the theory, then you practice. Each lesson comes with video instructions, visual examples, and assignments that you complete at your own pace — just make sure to submit your work on time to receive feedback from the instructor! The course is available in a convenient format, so you can study from anywhere in the world, using just your tablet or computer.
What time do classes take place?
The schedule is determined closer to the start of the courses. Classes usually begin no earlier than 17:00 UTC, most often on weekdays. If you're unable to attend on certain days, you can always watch the recording.
If you're unsure whether your timezone is compatible for effective learning, please feel free to reach out to us on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/33749767306
At what age is it possible to take school courses?
We accept students from the age of 16, since the course program is intensive and it will be difficult for a child to keep up and understand.
BUT, on an individual basis, we can accept students from 14 years of age on the course. At the same time, we consider the student’s work and potential.
When do you need to pay for the course: in advance or wait until the start day?
A place on the course is reserved for you only if you pay for the first month of training or the entire course at once. The number of places in study groups is limited and is indicated on the course page. As a rule, there are few open places left closer to the start of the course; enrollment into the group also closes early due to the large number of applicants.
We also recommend our students to make payments in advance to avoid unpleasant situations with the time required for the processing of the payment.
I paid, what should I do next?
You will be invited to the study group about a week before the start of the course, there will be the very basic information on the learning process, and the materials on the training platform will open on the start day. All links will be sent to you at the specified email address, however, it happens that they may end up in the “spam” or “promotion” sections, so we recommend checking these folders too).
Why Is This More Effective Than Self-Study?
First, we’ve gathered all the essential materials for you, so you don’t waste time searching for lessons and resources online.
Second, you always have access to the instructor — if you run into issues, you can ask questions and get professional answers.
Most importantly, our course is structured to guide you step-by-step, from simple to complex, preventing confusion.
Why It Might Be Better Than a Traditional University?
Because we teach practical skills! Our focus is on getting you animating after just a few lessons, rather than spending years on theory. Plus, we offer a flexible schedule — learn whenever it’s convenient for you!
Return Policy
We usually do not refund payments after the start of classes. But if you have an exceptional case, write to us and we will think about what can be done.
