Classical Animation

Classical Animation

Creating 2D animations with Adobe Flash and traditional animation techniques.

Topics covered include:

Squash and stretch
Principles of animation
Lip-syncing
Timing
Rotoscoping
Cell-based animation
Flash animation
Animatics

Students learn how to create animation drawings using techniques such as stretch and squash, arcs, and paths of action. They will digitally capture and process these drawings into movies.

The 2D Classical Animation program is a full length course specifically designed to educate individuals
online in the principles of classical 2D animation. Industry professionals teach the 2D Classical
Animation program. Artists will create a portfolio highlighting their achievements in 2D animation
principles.
Individuals will learn traditional animation skills in the areas of storyboarding, character design and
animation theory. This course will include instructed lectures from a top industry professional.

This course is designed to introduce individuals to classical animation in the areas of movement, facial
and body gestures, walk cycles, storyboarding, and layout. Upon completion of this program students
will produce a portfolio of their work.

Our Classical Animation program is a comprehensive three year program, with students completing an animated film in their third year of study.

The goal of our animation program is to teach students traditional animation skills, by introducing them to the principles of animated motion, visual design, film language and story structure. Upon successful completion of our Classical Animation Progam students will have the ability to create and communicate original stories.

In addition, students will gain an understanding of studio practices, production techniques, and develop professional work habits, to prepare them for jobs in the animation industry.

Outline

1: Fundamentals

Character Animation
Layout
Storyboard
Animation History
Life Drawing
2: Classical Animation

Character Animation
Character & Environmental Design
Effects Animation
Story Development through Film Language
Life Drawing
3

Directed Studies - Students produce their own animated short film
Life Drawing

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