Character Rigging in Toon Boom Harmony Course

Description

The Character Rigging in Toon Boom Harmony Course is designed for learners who want to understand how digital characters are structured and prepared for animation using Toon Boom Harmony. This course focuses on the core principles of character rigging, covering the creation of clean hierarchies, effective use of nodes, and accurate deformation techniques that support smooth and believable animation. Clear explanations guide learners through rig organisation, drawing substitutions, peg systems, and deformation tools, ensuring a solid understanding of how characters are built within the Harmony environment.

Across the course, attention is given to professional rigging workflows commonly used in 2D animation production. Learners explore how to maintain consistency, control movement, and manage complex rigs while keeping performance and flexibility in mind. The course content is delivered online, allowing learners to study from anywhere while building confidence with Toon Boom Harmony’s rigging features. By the end, learners gain strong theoretical and software-based knowledge that supports character setup for animation projects and strengthens creative portfolios within the animation and digital media sector.

Learning Outcomes:

Course Curriculum:

The course on Character Rigging in Toon Boom Harmony consists of 9 modules. In Module 01, students will be introduced to the course and will learn about the software used in the course. Module 02 will focus on separating the body parts of a character, and Module 03 will teach students how to change pivot points.

In Module 04, students will learn about pegs, and in Module 05, they will learn how to assign pegs to layers. Module 06 will focus on parenting layers.

In Module 07, students will learn how to create a head rig, and in Module 08, they will learn how to create animation using the rig. Finally, in Module 09, students will conclude the course with a thank you message.

How is the course assessed?

Upon completing an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.

Exam & Retakes:
It is to inform our learners that the initial exam for this online course is provided at no additional cost. In the event of needing a retake, a nominal fee of £9.99 will be applicable.

Certification
Upon successful completion of the assessment procedure, learners can obtain their certification by placing an order and remitting a fee of £9 for PDF Certificate and £15 for the Hardcopy Certificate within the UK ( An additional £10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery).

CPD

10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Who is this course for?

The course is ideal for highly motivated individuals or teams who want to enhance their professional skills and efficiently skilled employees.

Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the course, with enrollment open to anyone!

Career path

After completing the course on Character Rigging in Toon Boom Harmony, students can pursue the following career paths:

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - £9

You can apply for a CPD Accredited PDF Certificate at the cost of £9.

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - £15

Hard copy can be sent to you via post at the expense of £15.