About the course
This course is not just about theory, but about practical application. You'll be introduced to the practical use of Toon Boom Harmony, exploring the software's interface, creating and managing layers, and working with nodes. By the end, you'll have the skills to create your first rigged and cut-out 2D animations with dynamic scenes and characters.
After the course
Upon completing the course, you'll be prepared to create your first rigged and cut 2D animations using Toon Boom Harmony. With a portfolio showcasing your new skills, you'll be ready to seize the enhanced career opportunities in the industry that this course can open up for you.
The course is suitable if you:
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Are new to Toon Boom Harmony
You want to start a career in creating animated films or series under the guidance of a professional.
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Are a practicing animator
You seek to expand your skills, learn new techniques, and explore Toon Boom Harmony’s rigging and other tools.
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Are a graduate of a university program
You have studied at a university but want real industry insights and faster career progress without spending three more years in school.
Сurriculum
First month
4 lessons
- Toon Boom Harmony Interface fundamentals
- Working on your first animation. Creating a blob or a ball movement on trajectory
- Doing clean-up, coloring, and adding a highlight to the ball
- Deformers
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4 weeks (please, make sure to have 6+ hours per week for homework)
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Learning interface and exploring basic cut-out animation pipeline and tools.
Second month
4 lessons
- Creating an animation of a ball movement with an obstacle. Part 1
- Creating an animation of a ball movement with an obstacle. Part 2
- Creating a simple head rig and two types of head rotation. Part 1
- Creating a simple head rig and two types of head rotation. Part 2
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4 weeks (please, make sure to have 6+ hours per week for homework)
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Working with deformers. Creating and animating a basic head rig.
Third month
4 lessons
- Animation of a jumping bunny
- Animation simple head rig. Jumping keys. Posing
- Animation simple head rig. Animate jumping on 2s. Creating interpolations
- Animation simple head rig. Rendering by node write. Exporting the animation
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4 weeks (please, make sure to have 6+ hours per week for homework)
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Creating and animating a basic character rig in cut-out.
Student
Reviews
«Toon Boom Harmony. Learing Course» course
Helped me land a couple of cool projects! Highly recommend ❤️
Monica Marinho
Graduate of the course traditional 2D animation
The course really inspires you to new achievements!
Natalia Kendrali
Graduate of courses in traditional 2D animation
I have never experienced such freedom in creativity.
Harry Talkhin
Studied all courses in traditional 2D animation
Taught me a lot!
Artem Vorobiev
Graduate of the traditional 2D animation course
How will the training go?
What software is needed for the course?
Toon Boom Harmony
for comfortable work and study
Drawing tablet
for drawing (non-mandadory)
Zoom
for a weekly meeting with a mentor
Discord
to keep up with everything
Studios where they work our students after the course
Toon Boom Harmony. Learning Course
Course fee
350€/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.
Is it possible to open all the lessons of the course in advance?
We do not open lessons in advance so that the student has time to process the current material. The program is designed specifically with sequential access so that everything takes its place in the head without chaos. Everything will open in a timely manner.
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).
What should I install and prepare before starting the course?
During the week before the start of training, you will receive letters with preparation instructions.
First of all, you will need to install Discord - your study group will be there. Your supervisor or teacher in the study group, to which you will be added a week before the start, will provide you with information about the training programs.
In general, for classes you will need: a computer or laptop, a headset and a webcam (not required, but recommended).
Classes are held in Zoom, so you need to install it and the Discord messenger.
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!
Is a certificate issued upon completion of training?
After successful (passing all the required course credits) completion of each course, we issue a certificate in electronic form. Important: this is not a state diploma, i.e., it does not provide any benefits. We focus on the fact that during your studies you collect a portfolio, which is more significant in the field of animation.
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.