About the course
The goals of the course are to learn the principles of character motion mechanics, learn how to work with its movement in space and create dynamic scenes with chases or battles. We’ll also work on conveying the weight and talk about animated character design and expressive positions.
After the course
After the course, students become semi-professional animators who know how to work with characters and can continue mastering their skills at the Acting Course. Graduates also create demo reels with finished battle scenes and various movements of heroes which will help them to get a job in 2D animation studios.
The course is suitable if you:
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Decided to become a 2D animator and go to your goal
You get a creative profession, you value your time, which you are ready to spend on self-development and improving your skills. You are looking for an experienced and practicing mentor who will help you pump up your skills in body mechanics.
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An ambitious indie studio
You aim to enhance both the quality and efficiency of your employees' work, achieve higher production levels, gain a deeper understanding of software and its potential, and infuse fresh energy into your projects with innovative ideas.
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Graduate of the course "Traditional 2D animation. Course 1 — Basics"
Know how to apply the 12 basic principles of animation in practice, good at drawing and ready to move on.
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Сurriculum
First month
4 lessons
- Walk. Teach the character to walk.
- Character design. Continue to animate the gait.
- Posing. Continue to animate the gait.
- Model sheet. Sketching for a dynamic shot.
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4 weeks (please, make sure to have 6+ hours per week for homework)
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Learn to animate one of the most difficult assignments in the course - a character's cyclic gait. With this assignment you will understand how and why a person moves. How to track design and how important it is to understand character design.
Second month
4 lessons
- Dynamic shot.
- Storyboard and angles. We work out the character’s movement, draw the keys.
- Perspective. How to use the perspective.
- Layout. Character drawing.
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4 weeks (please, make sure to have 6+ hours per week for homework)
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Learn how to work on a complex and spectacular scene. Understand the principles of movement in perspective, as well as working with references. This will be one of the most important works in your portfolio.
Third month
3 lessons
- Weight lifting. We add overlaps and polish the character’s arcs in motion.
- Rhythm. We trace the arches and transfer the design. Create a believable weight lifting scene that teaches you how to work with the world around your character
- Preparing a demo reel.
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4 weeks (please, make sure to have 6+ hours per week for homework)
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Create shots for your portfolio, learn how to work with rhythm in animation and maintain mass proportions in motion.
You will learn
Animating a character's cyclic gait is one of the most challenging assignments in the course
Work by Maria Dudina, a graduate of the course
Add designs on character construction and work out appearance details
Work by Maria Kuzmenko, a graduate of the course
Plan scenes and make dynamic shots
Work by course graduate Ekaterina Merkulova
Understand the principles of movement in perspective and work with references
Work by Maria Dudina, a graduate of the course
Draw the characters
Work by Maria Dudina, a graduate of the course
Convey the physical properties of a heavy object in the hands of a character
Work by course graduate Ekaterina Merkulova
Work with the environment around the character
The work of course alumna Evgeniya Demidenko
Student
Reviews
«Traditional 2D animation. Course 2 — Body Mechanics» course
The course is definitely awesome!
Elina Kristalnaya
Graduate of the course traditional 2D animation
I'm happy with the course, I'm going to the next level)
Anastasia Azyamova
Completed grades 1 and 2 of the course “Traditional 2D Animation”
Anastasia's works can be seen in the videoI have never experienced such freedom in creativity.
Harry Talkhin
Studied all courses in traditional 2D animation
Helped me land a couple of cool projects! Highly recommend ❤️
Monica Marinho
Graduate of the course traditional 2D animation
Really interesting and useful tasks
Milena Chistyakova
Continues training in 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
to keep up with everything
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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Mechanics of motion in traditional 2D animation
Course fee
415€/month (excl. VAT)
Start
February, 2025
Spots left
10 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).
