Certificate in 2D Animation

The Certificate in 2D Animation course is designed for beginners who want to transform their imagination into engaging animated visuals. This course provides a strong foundation in 2D animation, starting from character design and moving through rigging and animation techniques using industry-standard Adobe tools. Conducted in Tamil, the course requires no prior knowledge, making it ideal for students, hobbyists, and aspiring creative professionals. Learners will gain hands-on experience in designing characters, preparing them for animation, and bringing them to life through motion and storytelling. By the end of the course, students will have the confidence and practical skills needed to begin their journey in animation, digital art, game design, or filmmaking.

What Will You Learn?

By the end of this Certificate in 2D Animation course, you will be able to:
Understand the fundamentals of 2D animation and animation workflows
Design original 2D characters from basic sketches to finished artwork
Use Adobe Photoshop to create and prepare character assets
Rig 2D characters using Adobe Character Animator
Animate characters using timelines and keyframes in Adobe Animate
Apply the core principles of animation such as timing, spacing, and motion
Create simple movements, actions, and basic walk cycles
Produce a short 2D animation project from start to finish
Export animations in professional formats for digital use
Build confidence to continue learning animation, digital art, or creative media

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to 2D Animation
What is 2D Animation? Types of Animation Animation Workflow Career Opportunities in Animation Overview of Adobe Tools

Module 2: Basics of Drawing & Design
Basic Drawing Principles Shapes, Lines & Forms Understanding Proportions Introduction to Character Design Sketching Simple Characters

Module 3: Character Design (Adobe Photoshop)
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Canvas, Tools & Layers Designing 2D Characters Coloring & Texturing Exporting Character Assets

Module 4: Character Rigging (Adobe Character Animator)
Introduction to Character Rigging Preparing Artwork for Rigging Face & Body Rigging Adding Controls & Behaviors Testing Character Movements

Module 5: Animation Basics (Adobe Animate)
Introduction to Adobe Animate Timeline & Keyframes Basic Movements & Actions Lip Sync Basics Walk Cycle Introduction

Module 6: Animation Principles
12 Principles of Animation Timing & Spacing Squash & Stretch Anticipation & Follow Through Smooth Motion Techniques

Module 7: Practical Animation Project
Creating a Short 2D Animation Applying Design, Rigging & Animation Scene Setup & Animation Flow Exporting Final Animation

Module 8: Final Output & Certification
Project Review Common Mistakes & Improvements Portfolio Guidance Certificate of Completion

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This Certificate in 2D Animation course is ideal for:
Beginners with no prior experience in animation
Students interested in animation, design, or creative media
Aspiring animators who want to learn 2D animation from scratch
Digital artists looking to expand their skills into animation
Game designers who want to create animated characters
Filmmakers and content creators interested in animated visuals
Hobbyists who enjoy drawing, storytelling, and creativity
Anyone who wants to turn imagination into animation

What Will You Learn?

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction to 2D Animation What is 2D Animation? Types of Animation Animation Workflow Career Opportunities in Animation Overview of Adobe Tools

Module 2: Basics of Drawing & Design Basic Drawing Principles Shapes, Lines & Forms Understanding Proportions Introduction to Character Design Sketching Simple Characters

Module 3: Character Design (Adobe Photoshop) Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Canvas, Tools & Layers Designing 2D Characters Coloring & Texturing Exporting Character Assets

Module 4: Character Rigging (Adobe Character Animator) Introduction to Character Rigging Preparing Artwork for Rigging Face & Body Rigging Adding Controls & Behaviors Testing Character Movements

Module 5: Animation Basics (Adobe Animate) Introduction to Adobe Animate Timeline & Keyframes Basic Movements & Actions Lip Sync Basics Walk Cycle Introduction

Module 6: Animation Principles 12 Principles of Animation Timing & Spacing Squash & Stretch Anticipation & Follow Through Smooth Motion Techniques

Module 7: Practical Animation Project Creating a Short 2D Animation Applying Design, Rigging & Animation Scene Setup & Animation Flow Exporting Final Animation

Module 8: Final Output & Certification Project Review Common Mistakes & Improvements Portfolio Guidance Certificate of Completion