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ADA Ankona Diploma in Animation

2D Animation Course Curriculum (12 Months)

  • Course Overview:
  • This 12-month comprehensive course covers all aspects of 2D animation, including software-based and classical animation techniques. The curriculum is designed to meet international animation school standards, ensuring students gain a thorough understanding and practical experience in 2D animation. Each semester lasts one month, with structured weekly plans to progressively build skills and knowledge.

 

Semester 1: Introduction to 2D Animation

Week 1: Animation Fundamentals

  • Overview of animation history and principles
  • Introduction to animation tools and software
  • Basic drawing techniques

Week 2: Classical Animation Basics

  • Understanding the animation workflow
  • Keyframes, in-betweens, and timing
  • Introduction to flipbooks and simple animation exercises

Week 3: Software Familiarization (Adobe Animate)

  • Overview of Adobe Animate interface and tools
  • Creating and managing layers
  • Basic animation using Adobe Animate

Week 4: Simple Character Animation

  • Designing simple characters
  • Basic walk cycle and run cycle animations
  • Understanding squash and stretch
Semester 2: Advanced Classical Animation Techniques

Week 5: Traditional Animation Techniques

  • Advanced keyframe animation
  • In-depth study of the 12 principles of animation
  • Frame-by-frame animation exercises

Week 6: Character Design and Development

  • Creating detailed character model sheets
  • Expressions and character poses
  • Turnarounds and character rotations

Week 7: Storyboarding

  • Fundamentals of storyboarding
  • Creating a storyboard for a short animation
  • Planning and organizing shots

Week 8: Animatic Creation

  • Converting storyboards into animatics
  • Timing and pacing in animatics
  • Adding basic sound effects and dialogue

 

 

Semester 3: Digital Animation Techniques

Week 9: Introduction to Toon Boom Harmony

  • Overview of Toon Boom Harmony interface and tools
  • Creating and managing layers in Toon Boom
  • Basic animation exercises in Toon Boom

Week 10: Advanced Character Animation (Toon Boom Harmony)

  • Animating complex characters
  • Adding secondary actions
  • Facial expressions and lip-syncing

Week 11: Background and Layout Design

  • Principles of background design
  • Creating detailed backgrounds and layouts
  • Integrating characters with backgrounds

Week 12: Scene Composition and Camera Movements

  • Scene composition techniques
  • Camera movements and pans
  • Creating dynamic scenes with camera actions
Semester 4: Specialized Animation Techniques

Week 13: Effects Animation

  • Animating natural elements (fire, water, smoke)
  • Understanding physics in animation
  • Effects animation exercises

Week 14: Rigging in Toon Boom Harmony

  • Introduction to rigging techniques
  • Creating and using bone rigs
  • Animating with rigs

Week 15: Advanced Storytelling Techniques

  • Creating compelling stories for animation
  • Character arcs and narrative structure
  • Storytelling exercises

Week 16: Sound Design for Animation

  • Basics of sound design
  • Adding sound effects and music to animations
  • Syncing sound with animation

 

 

Semester 5: Intermediate Project Development

Week 17: Project Planning and Pre-production

  • Developing an animation project plan
  • Pre-production techniques and tools
  • Creating detailed project timelines

Week 18: Concept Art and Visual Development

  • Creating concept art for animation projects
  • Visual development and style exploration
  • Color theory and lighting

Week 19: Animation Production Pipeline

  • Understanding the animation production process
  • Working in a team environment
  • Production pipeline exercises

Week 20: Animation Workflow Management

  • Efficient animation workflows
  • Time management and project deadlines
  • Workflow optimization techniques
Semester 6: Advanced Digital Animation

Week 21: Advanced Techniques in Adobe Animate

  • Complex character animations
  • Advanced motion tweens and transitions
  • Special effects in Adobe Animate

Week 22: Paperless Animation Techniques

  • Introduction to paperless animation
  • Benefits and challenges of paperless techniques
  • Paperless animation exercises

Week 23: Vector Animation Techniques

  • Creating vector-based animations
  • Advantages of vector animation
  • Vector animation projects

Week 24: Animation Clean-Up and Refinement

  • Clean-up techniques for animation
  • Refining and polishing animations
  • Finalizing animations for presentation

 

 

Semester 7: Classical Animation Projects

Week 25: Classical Animation Short Film

  • Planning a short film project
  • Creating detailed storyboards and animatics
  • Classical animation production

Week 26: In-depth Character Animation

  • Advanced character animation techniques
  • Emotion and expression in character animation
  • Character interaction and dialogue animation

Week 27: Background Animation

  • Animating backgrounds and environments
  • Parallax scrolling techniques
  • Background animation projects

Week 28: Finalizing Classical Animation Projects

  • Clean-up and refinement of classical animations
  • Adding sound and music
  • Preparing animations for presentation
Semester 8: Advanced Software Techniques

Week 29: Advanced Toon Boom Harmony Techniques

  • Complex rigging and animation
  • Advanced effects and compositing
  • Toon Boom Harmony projects

Week 30: Adobe After Effects for Animators

  • Introduction to Adobe After Effects
  • Adding special effects and transitions
  • Integrating After Effects with other software

Week 31: Compositing Techniques

  • Compositing multiple animation layers
  • Color correction and grading
  • Advanced compositing projects

Week 32: Portfolio Development

  • Selecting and organizing portfolio pieces
  • Creating an online animation portfolio
  • Portfolio review and feedback

 

 

Semester 9: Animation Project Development

Week 33: Capstone Project Planning

  • Developing a capstone animation project
  • Detailed project planning and pre-production
  • Creating project timelines and milestones

Week 34: Concept Development and Storyboarding

  • Developing concepts for the capstone project
  • Creating detailed storyboards and animatics
  • Refining story ideas and visual style

Week 35: Production Phase 1

  • Beginning production on the capstone project
  • Keyframe animation and in-betweens
  • Regular project reviews and feedback

Week 36: Production Phase 2

  • Continuing production on the capstone project
  • Backgrounds, effects, and additional animation
  • Refining and polishing animation sequences
Semester 10: Advanced Animation Techniques

Week 37: Experimental Animation Techniques

  • Exploring non-traditional animation methods
  • Mixed media and hybrid animation techniques
  • Experimental animation projects

Week 38: Interactive Animation

  • Introduction to interactive animation
  • Creating animations for web and apps
  • Interactive animation projects

Week 39: Motion Graphics

  • Basics of motion graphics
  • Creating dynamic motion graphics
  • Integrating motion graphics with animation

Week 40: Final Project Review

  • Reviewing and finalizing capstone projects
  • Adding sound, music, and final touches
  • Preparing projects for presentation and critique

 

 

Semester 11: Industry Preparation

Week 41: Animation Industry Insights

  • Overview of the animation industry
  • Understanding different animation roles
  • Industry trends and opportunities

Week 42: Professional Development

  • Resume and cover letter writing
  • Networking and job search strategies
  • Preparing for animation job interviews

Week 43: Freelancing and Entrepreneurship

  • Starting a freelance animation career
  • Building a client base and managing projects
  • Financial management for freelancers

Week 44: Portfolio and Demo Reel

  • Finalizing and polishing portfolio pieces
  • Creating a professional demo reel
  • Portfolio and demo reel review
Semester 12: Final Project and Exhibition

Week 45: Final Project Production

  • Continuing work on the final project
  • Regular reviews and feedback sessions
  • Preparing for the final exhibition

Week 46: Final Project Refinement

  • Refining and polishing the final project
  • Adding final touches and sound
  • Preparing the project for submission

Week 47: Exhibition Preparation

  • Planning the final exhibition
  • Creating exhibition materials and displays
  • Practicing presentation skills

Week 48: Final Exhibition and Presentation

  • Presenting the final project at the exhibition
  • Receiving feedback from peers and industry professionals
  • Celebrating the completion of the course

 

 

Semester 7: Classical Animation Projects

Course Features:

  • Hands-On Learning: Practical sessions and projects throughout the course.
  • Guest Lectures: Regular guest lectures from industry professionals.
  • Studio Time: Ample studio time for independent work and exploration.
  • Critiques and Feedback: Regular group critiques and one-on-one feedback sessions.

Assessment:

  • Weekly Projects: Each week includes a project that applies the techniques learned.
  • Capstone Project: A comprehensive project that integrates multiple techniques and styles.
  • Participation: Active participation in class discussions, critiques, and studio sessions.

Teaching Method:

Our teaching methodology includes interactive online sessions, pre-recorded demonstrations, assignments, and discussion forums. Each subject is divided into weekly topics, progressively unlocked as students complete preceding topics. Instructors provide feedback on assignments within 24-48 hours.

How to Apply:

Prospective students can apply online or contact us via WhatsApp. For more information or to start the application process, simply send us a message on WhatsApp.

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