Your first step into the world of professional 2D animation
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12
Weekends
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2
Hours/Daily
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48
Learning Hours
About This Course
A practical weekend program designed to teach aspiring animators, freelancers, and creative professionals the art of 2D animation using Adobe After Effects and supporting tools. Students will learn animation principles, character rigging, motion graphics, and compositing—building a professional portfolio by the end of the course.
Course Highlights
- Weekend-Only Classes – Learn at your own pace with flexible 2-hour weekend sessions.
- Hands-On Learning – Practical, project-based training in Adobe After Effects & Media Encoder.
- Animation Principles – Master the core foundations of timing, motion, and character animation.
- Motion Graphics & VFX – Create dynamic intros, ads, explainer videos, and visual effects.
- Character Rigging & Lip Sync – Bring characters to life with realistic movements and expressions.
- Cross-Tool Integration – Work seamlessly with Photoshop & Illustrator for professional-quality assets.
- Industry-Relevant Projects – Build animations, short ads, and motion graphics for your portfolio.
- Professional Portfolio & Showreel – Graduate with a polished portfolio ready for freelancing and jobs.
- Career Guidance – Learn freelancing tips, client handling, and pathways into animation studios.
- Certificate of Completion – Recognized proof of your newly acquired animation skills.
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Course Modules & Weekly Breakdown
Week 1 – Animation Principles + AI for Idea Generation
| Basics of 2D animation (timing, squash & stretch, anticipation) |
| Introduction to After Effects interface |
| Using AI (ChatGPT, Runway Prompting) for storyboards & concept generation |
Learning Outcome:
By the end of Week 1, students will grasp the core principles of animation and explore how AI can speed up idea generation through storyboards and concepts.
Week 2 – Keyframes + AI Motion Ideas
| Keyframes, interpolation, and Easy Ease techniques |
| AI-generated motion references (Kaiber AI, Runway motion prompts) |
Learning Outcome:
Students will learn the foundation of keyframe animation and experiment with AI to gather motion ideas and inspiration.
Week 3 – Text & Shapes Animation + AI Kinetic Tools
| Text animation & kinetic typography |
| AI-assisted text animation tools and plugins in After Effects |
Learning Outcome:
Students will be able to create dynamic text and shape animations, enhanced with AI tools for speed and creativity.
Week 4 – AI-Assisted Asset Creation
| Importing Photoshop/Illustrator assets into After Effects |
| AI-driven character design (MidJourney, Firefly, Stable Diffusion) for 2D animation |
Learning Outcome:
Students will learn how to integrate external design assets into animation and generate new creative assets using AI tools.
Week 5 – Character Rigging + AI Pose Generators
| Puppet pin & rigging basics in After Effects |
| AI pose reference tools (PoseAI, MoveAI, DeepMotion) for rigging support |
Learning Outcome:
By Week 5, students will know how to rig simple characters and use AI pose generators to enhance movement accuracy.
Week 6 – Motion Graphics + AI Templates
| Designing icons, infographics, and transitions |
| AI-based motion graphics templates (Runway AI, Motion AI) |
Learning Outcome:
Students will create engaging motion graphics and discover how AI templates can streamline repetitive design tasks.
Week 7 – Camera Animation + AI Storytelling
| Camera layers, 3D space, and parallax effect |
| AI storyboard & animatic tools (Storyboarder + AI, Pika Labs previews) |
Learning Outcome:
Students will understand camera movement in animations and use AI tools to plan and preview storytelling sequences.
Week 8 – VFX + AI Enhancements
| Compositing & effects in After Effects |
| AI tools for generating particles, sky replacements, and visual effects (Runway Gen-2, Kaiber AI) |
Learning Outcome:
Students will develop visual effects skills and enhance their animations with AI-generated effects for cinematic results.
Week 9 – Sound & AI Voice Tools
| Syncing audio with animation for storytelling impact |
| AI voice generation (Murf AI, ElevenLabs, D-ID lip sync) |
Learning Outcome:
Students will learn to synchronize sound with visuals and explore AI-generated voices to add professional audio layers.
Week 10 – Rendering & AI Automation
| Export workflow using Media Encoder |
| AI upscalers (Topaz Video AI, Runway Super-Resolution) |
Learning Outcome:
By Week 10, students will confidently render high-quality projects and apply AI automation to enhance video resolution.
Week 11 – Final Project + AI Support
| Creating a short 2D animated video |
| Incorporating AI for characters, motion assistance, sound, or effects |
Learning Outcome:
Students will complete their first AI-powered short animation, applying both manual and AI-assisted techniques.
Week 12 – Portfolio & Career with AI Animation
| Building a professional animation showreel |
| Combining AI and traditional animation skills |
| Freelancing & career opportunities with AI-powered workflows |
Learning Outcome:
By the end of the course, students will have a polished animation portfolio and the knowledge to pursue careers or freelancing with AI-driven animation.
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Industry Trends Covered
- Rise of Motion Graphics – Increasing demand for explainer videos, ad animations, and digital branding.
- Social Media Content Boom – Platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram rely heavily on animated visuals.
- E-Learning & EdTech – Growing need for animated tutorials and interactive learning content.
- Advertising & Marketing – Brands shifting to animated ads for better engagement and storytelling.
- Freelance Opportunities – High demand for independent animators in global marketplaces (Fiverr, Upwork, etc.).
- 2.5D & Hybrid Animation – Modern projects blending 2D with camera effects for cinematic visuals.
- VFX & Compositing Skills – Expanding scope for motion designers in films, gaming, and media production.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
- Aspiring Animators – Beginners eager to learn animation from scratch.
- Creative Professionals – Designers, illustrators, and video editors wanting to expand their skillset.
- Freelancers – Those looking to enter the global freelancing market with high-demand animation skills.
- Entrepreneurs & Marketers – Business owners who want to create animated ads and promos in-house.
- Students & Fresh Graduates – Anyone seeking a career in animation, motion graphics, or digital media.
- Content Creators & YouTubers – Individuals wanting to enhance their videos with professional animations.
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Tools & Technologies You’ll Master
- Adobe After Effects – Core tool for 2D animation, motion graphics, and compositing.
- Adobe Media Encoder – Professional rendering and exporting tool for multiple platforms.
- Adobe Photoshop – Asset creation, editing, and preparing images for animation.
- Adobe Illustrator – Designing vector-based characters, icons, and illustrations.
- Plugins & Presets – Speeding up workflow with animation presets, particle effects, and transitions.
- Audio Integration Tools – Syncing sound and voiceovers with visuals for professional results.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
- Master key animation principles and apply them to real projects.
- Create character animations, motion graphics, and kinetic typography.
- Work confidently with After Effects timeline, layers, effects, and cameras.
- Design social media animations, ads, and explainer videos.
- Export animations in multiple formats optimized for web, broadcast, and clients.
- Build a professional portfolio showreel for freelance and job opportunities.
Final Project
In the final weeks, students will develop a complete animated project from concept to delivery.
Options may include:
- A short animated ad or explainer video
- A character-based animated scene
- A motion graphics intro/outro for YouTube or social media
Outcome
This project will be reviewed, refined, and presented as part of your professional demo reel, helping you showcase your skills to clients, studios, or potential employers.