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Why 2D Animation Course Online right for you?
Whether you are self-taught and you want to fill in the gaps for better efficiency and productivity, this 2D animation course will set you up with a solid foundation to become a confident animator expert/animation and develop more advanced skills.
This comprehensive 2D animation course is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the field of animation. This course will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.
As one of the leading course providers and most renowned e-learning specialists online, we're dedicated to giving you the best educational experience possible. This course is crafted by industry expert, to enable you to learn quickly and efficiently, and at your own pace and convenience.
2D Animation Course Online Details
Accredited by
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries.
Course Curriculum
Start Here
'Who is Better' Short Film
Introduction
Two Secrets to Do Awesome Animations
Example of Simple and Interesting
Interesting Character in a Good Story
Analyzing 'Who is Better'
Character Emotion
Emotional Expression and Body Language
Character Relationships
Relationship Examples
Character Design
Designing Characters With Geometric Shapes
Body Language from Geometric Shapes
Expressing With the Mouth
Working With References
Designing Simple Characters
Planning a Project
Planning Your Animation With a Storyboard
Hiring Voice Talent
Preparing for the Animatic
Editing the Animatic
Finished Animatic for 'Who is Better'
Introduction to Rigging Tutorials
Introduction to Rigging Tutorials
Getting Adobe After Effects (for Those Who Don't Have It Yet)
New Composition in After Effects (for Absolute Beginners)
Creating the Body for Simple (the Circle)
Creating Arms and Legs for Simple
Rigging the Character
Automation Using Expressions
Setting Forward Kinematics
Setting Inverse Kinematics
Rigging the Right Arm and Legs
Prepearing Controllers
Creating and Aligning Controllers
Connecting the Body With Controllers
Cleaning the Timeline
Working With the Mouth
Mouth Expression Research
Drawing the Mouth Variations
Prepare Mouth for Emotional Lip-sync
Animating the First Two Mouths for the Lip Sync
Animating the Rest of the Mouths
Preparing the Mouth With Expression Controls
Head Turn Effect
Activating the Flip Switch to Rotate the Mouth
Emotional Lip Sync
Emotional Auto Lip-Sync Using Expressions
Adding Dialogue to Test Auto Lip Sync
Wiggly Body for Maniac Effects
Simple Shading
Technical Tips to Know Before Animating
Introduction to Animation Tutorials
Tips on Changing the Elbow/knee Angles Part 1
Tips on Changing the Elbow/knee Angles Part 2
Refining the Lip Sync
Basic Frame Units in Animations at 24 Fps
Basic Frame Units for Reaction Movements
Applying the 5 to 10 Frame Rule
Basic Frame Units for Aggressive Movements
Animating Tutorials
Preparing the Timeline for the Posing
Adding Two More Markers
Posing the 1st Keyframe: 'like Me'
Posing the 2nd Keyframe: Body, Hand and Mouth
Posing the 2nd Keyframe: Left Hand and Hips
Posing the 2nd Keyframe: Correcting the Left Leg
Posing the 3rd Keyframe
Adding Markers for Anticipation and Aftermath
Animating the Anticipation of the 1st Pose
Animating the Aftermath of the 1st Pose
Applying Ease and Wizz
Animating the Anticipation of the 2nd Pose
Fixing the Left Leg
Fixing the Right Arm
Animating the Anticipation of the 3rd Pose
Fixing the Right Hand Drop
Fixing the Left Leg for Final Position
Wrapping Up The Course
Closing Thoughts on Body Language Animation
Challenge: Animating 3 Seconds
Prepare Composition for Rendering
Rendering for Youtube in After Effects
Who should take this course?
This comprehensive 2D animation course is suitable for anyone looking to improve their job prospects or aspiring to accelerate their career in this sector and want to gain in-depth knowledge of animation.
Entry Requirements
There are no academic entry requirements for this 2D animation course, and it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.
As long as you are aged seventeen or over and have a basic grasp of English, numeracy and ICT, you will be eligible to enrol.
Assessment Method
On successful completion of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice assessment. The assessment will be evaluated automatically and the results will be given to you immediately.
Certification
Endorsed Certificate from Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order the Endorsed Certificate by Quality Licence Scheme. The Quality Licence Scheme is a brand of the Skills and Education Group, a leading national awarding organisation for providing high-quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. It will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees. There is a Quality Licence Scheme endorsement fee to obtain an endorsed certificate which is £65.
Certificate of Achievement from Lead Academy
After successfully passing the MCQ exam you will be eligible to order your certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy. Certificate can be obtained in PDF version at a cost of £12, and there is an additional fee to obtain a printed copy certificate which is £35.
FAQs
Is CPD a recognised qualification in the UK?
CPD is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations and academic intuitions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD-certified certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world.
Are QLS courses recognised?
Although QLS courses are not subject to Ofqual regulation, they must adhere to an extremely high level that is set and regulated independently across the globe. A course that has been approved by the Quality Licence Scheme simply indicates that it has been examined and evaluated in terms of quality and fulfils the predetermined quality standards.
When will I receive my certificate?
For CPD accredited PDF certificate it will take 24 hours, however for the hardcopy CPD certificate takes 5-7 business days and for the Quality License Scheme certificate it will take 7-9 business days.
Can I pay by invoice?
Yes, you can pay via Invoice or Purchase Order, please contact us at info@lead-academy.org for invoice payment.
Can I pay via instalment?
Yes, you can pay via instalments at checkout.
How to take online classes from home?
Our platform provides easy and comfortable access for all learners; all you need is a stable internet connection and a device such as a laptop, desktop PC, tablet, or mobile phone. The learning site is accessible 24/7, allowing you to take the course at your own pace while relaxing in the privacy of your home or workplace.
Does age matter in online learning?
No, there is no age limit for online learning. Online learning is accessible to people of all ages and requires no age-specific criteria to pursue a course of interest. As opposed to degrees pursued at university, online courses are designed to break the barriers of age limitation that aim to limit the learner's ability to learn new things, diversify their skills, and expand their horizons.
When I will get the login details for my course?
After successfully purchasing the course, you will receive an email within 24 hours with the login details of your course. Kindly check your inbox, junk or spam folder, or you can contact our client success team via info@lead-academy.org