Master 2D Animation

Courses under this program:
Course 1: 2D Animation: Walk Cycles Basics
-Learn how to create a walk cycle for 2D animation. This tutorial is appropriate for all levels of animators, using any software.

Course 2: 2D Animation: Character & Attitude Walk Cycles
-Learn 2D animation techniques to express personality, body type, and attitude in a walk cycle, and turn walks into full-on runs.

Course 3: 2D Animation: Animal Walk Cycles
-Discover how to animate four-legged animals as they walk, trot, and run. Learn 2D animation techniques for making these motions look realistic or cartoony.

Course 4: 2D Animation: Animate Flying Creatures
-Learn how to animate the motions and anatomies of different flying creatures—from insects, to birds, to dragons.

Course 5: 2D Animation: Animate Monsters & Aliens
-Learn 2D animation techniques for making monsters, aliens, and other supernatural creatures come to life.

Course 6: Story and Character Development for Animation
-Learn the secrets of developing great characters and telling stories for animation. Animators Andrew Gordon and Nate Stanton recreate the story process for us.

Course 7: Animation Foundations: Gesture
-Gestures make animated characters more interesting and believable. Join Pixar animator Andrew Gordon to learn how to create expressive gestures using simple animation principles.

Course 8: Animation Foundations: Storyboarding
-Get started in storyboard animation. Learn storyboarding techniques for illustrating action, angles, shot composition, character, and drama.

Course 9: Alison Mann: Animation Talent Scout
-Learn what a Paramount Animation recruiter looks for when hiring artists and animators. Discover what makes a portfolio stand out and how to use social media to promote your work.

Course 10: Sharon Ross: Character Designer for 2D Animation
-Get insights from a real character designer. In this interview, Sharon Ross explains how she went from art student to illustrator to character designer for Family Guy.

Course 11: Darin McGowan: The Storyboard Artist's Life
-Darin McGowan, a storyboard artist for shows such as The Wild Thornberrys, The Loud House, and Futurama, offers insights into the storyboard artist's life.