About the course
The course aims to introduce students to essential animation terms and techniques, emphasizing the 12 principles of animation, and fostering an understanding of timing and spacing. It is designed both for beginners and for those looking to reinforce and practice their existing knowledge.
Throughout the course, you will work on character scaling, special effects, and composition, enabling you to create professional-quality animations. The curriculum is structured around practical tasks, ensuring you gain comprehensive, hands-on experience.
The course begins with foundational exercises for beginners. After the first month, the tasks become more challenging, allowing students to create dynamic scenes with simple characters.
After the course
You will be ready for complex dynamic shots animations and work on perspective, after you’ve completed the course was well as studying the next "Mechanics of Movement" course.
The course is suitable if you:
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Want to be a 2D animator
If you aspire to a creative career and wish to avoid the hassle of starting from scratch, you're in search of a mentor who can guide you in developing your skills right from the beginning.
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Junior 2D Animator
You are already familiar with the basics, but want to level up your game and solidify your fundamentals.
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Artist or a Designer
You're eager to master the art of animating your drawings to boost your competitiveness, and you're on the lookout for inspiration and knowledge in animation to enhance your portfolio with vibrant animations.
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Graduate of the free course "2D animation. Introduction" or "2D animation. Intermediate."
Successfully completed the free course and is ready to learn classic 2D animation.
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Сurriculum
First month
4 lessons
- Start. Learn or improve your squash and stretch technique by making a bouncing ball.
- The whip principle. Add a tail to the ball.
- The jump of a pillow. Learn how to animate a moving character.
- Pendulum. Learn to swing the mass.
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4 weeks (please, make sure to have 6+ hours per week for homework)
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In the first month, you'll master the TVPaint interface, gain hands-on experience with essential animation principles, and create your first animations. This course will solidify your animation fundamentals and build a strong foundation for advanced studies.
Second month
4 lessons
- Work on a scene by animating a punch.
- Animation techniques. Explore the benefits of different styles. We continue to work on the dynamic movement of the pillow.
- Working with the camera. Learn or level up your skills of turning the character in space during the movement.
- Finalising the project.
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4 weeks (please, make sure to have 6+ hours per week for homework)
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In the second month, you'll animate a punch scene, explore various animation styles, work on dynamic pillow movements, and master character rotations in space. You'll gain comprehensive knowledge of perspective and refine your skills in different animation techniques, effectively finalizing your project.
Third month
4 lessons
- Working on the 360-degree character’s turn.
- Special effects. Adding details to the character.
- Compositing. Polishing the character.
- Creating a demo reel.
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4 weeks (please, make sure to have 6+ hours per week for homework)
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In the third month, you'll achieve a seamless 360° character rotation, enhance your character with detailed special effects, refine your compositing techniques, and produce a demo reel. This will deepen your animation expertise and prepare you for more complex projects.
You will learn
Work with timing and spacing
Work by Veronika Scherbakova, a graduate of the course
Doing swoops in a lesson on tail animation
The work of course alumna Alexandra Stern
Observe the volume of the character when animating a pillow jump
Work by Veronika Scherbakova, a graduate of the course
Work with the character's weight, and you'll also practice the principle of the pendulum
Work by Veronika Scherbakova, a graduate of the course
Accelerate and decelerate a character in motion in a pillow hitting lesson
Work by Veronika Scherbakova, a graduate of the course
Work with rhythm in animation on the task of flying a character in the air with rotation
The work of Oleg Ivakhno, a graduate of the course
Move the character in space, using the example of an aerial flight animation
Work by Veronika Scherbakova, a graduate of the course
Morphing - smoothly transforming one object into another object
The work of course alumna Alexandra Stern
Preserve the character design when rotating 360°
The work of course alumna Alexandra Stern
Student
Reviews
«Traditional 2D animation. Course 1 — Basics» course
The course is detailed, without "water"
Nemitko Nikolay
Graduate of the course traditional 2D animation
Taught me a lot!
Artem Vorobiev
Graduate of the traditional 2D animation course
Weekly feedback and the recording of these sessions have significantly enhanced my growth!
Yonathan Abay
Graduate of the course traditional 2D animation
I recommend the course, especially for beginners
Sonya Matrosova
Graduate of the traditional 2D animation course
I'm delighted) I want to say thank you very much!
Veronica Bogdanova
Graduate of the traditional 2D animation course
All tasks are interesting and very useful!
Nikolaeva Anastasia
Completed all courses in traditional 2D animation
I gained a lot of useful knowledge!
Veronica Khoreva
Graduate of the course traditional 2D animation
The course really inspires you to new achievements!
Natalia Kendrali
Graduate of courses in traditional 2D animation
Henry Leonardo
Graduate of courses in traditional 2D animation
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
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?
TVPaint
or any other animation software
Drawing tablet
for drawing
Zoom
for a weekly meeting with a mentor
Discord
to keep up with everything
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Your resume after a full course of study
Junior 2d-animator
Successfully completed a course in classical 2D animation at Animation Club School
Starting from $1500
Expected salary
Skills
- I know the basic principles of animation and can apply them in practice.
- I have experience in creating and animating 2D characters, objects, and environments.
- I have excellent skills in animation drawing and quick sketching, and I can work with references.
- I have a good understanding of motion mechanics and can create bright, dynamic shots.
- I know how to work with acting and the space around the character in emotional shots.
- I understand the structure of working on a project and the role of an animator in a team.
- I can work with software such as TVpaint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, and others.
- I have experience with compositing in After Effects.
- I can work with color, lighting, and composition.
- I am ready for complex directorial tasks in the production of an animation project.
Portfolio
- I have certificates for successfully completing courses.
- I took part in creating a music video for Pink Floyd from the album “The Dark Side Of The Moon” as part of a team called AnimationSchool in 2023.
- During my training, I have compiled a high-quality and dynamic portfolio that showcases all my skills.
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Basics in traditional 2D animation
Course fee
415€/month (excl. VAT)
Start
February, 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).
