TERM 01
Learn 2D animation fundamentals starting with drawing based on the 12 Principles of Animation. Using the industry standard software Toon Boom Harmony, your mentor will show you key tools and features. Then start creating your own pieces including a bouncing ball, flour sack jump, character walk cycle, and a character reaction known as a “take”.
*Curriculum subject to change based on industry input
TERM 02
After strengthening your skills in anatomy drawing, challenge your understanding of body mechanics by animating a quadruped walk and a biped run in perspective. You’ll develop your ability to plan and visualize a performance with a lesson on acting for animators. Then you’ll have a go at animating a pantomime and short dialogue character scenes yourself.
*Curriculum subject to change based on industry input
TERM 03
By this stage, you’re excited and ready for more advanced aspects of 2D: creating appealing characters, solid drawings, expressive acting and fx animation. Increase your technical skills while working towards creating a polished dialog scene. Finish the 2D animation course by polishing your portfolio and exploring career pathways with your mentor.
*Curriculum subject to change based on industry input
Scott worked at Disney and DreamWorks Feature Animation on classics such as: Pocahontas, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Prince of Egypt and Road to El Dorado. He later moved to CG work where he worked on films like Over the Hedge, Flushed Away, The Hulk and The Golden Compass. As a supervisor, he was part of the team that won an Oscar for best special effects for Life of Pi. Scott was instrumental in bringing this 2D animation course to life, and is excited to share his passion with you!
It was Mike’s trip to Disneyland at the age of eight that led him to an animation career of 28 years. He’s worked as an animator, supervisor and director on AAA video games, TV shows and feature films for companies like Walt Disney Studios, Filmax Animation, Netflix, and Eidos Interactive. His credits include Pocahontas, Hercules, Tarzan, Fantasia 2000, and F is For Family. Mike’s wealth of knowledge helped inform the 2D animation course curriculum, and he is a wonderful mentor!
