In this Module you'll discover how to add personality and emotion to your work while creating the illusion of three-dimensional space; learn key features of Toon Boom; and get familiar with drawing tools, posing, timing, spacing, the timeline and X-sheet. 

• Make your own 2D animations from scratch

• Use Toon Boom Harmony software

• Apply the 12 Principles of Animation

• Set up efficient workflows

This Module focuses on drawing skills, advanced physical human and quadruped animation, plus animating pantomime and simple dialogue scenes. You'll study the greats and discover what makes their work so captivating, learn the importance of silhouettes, how to use a variety of timing in your story, and gain speed creating thumbnails and key poses.

• Identify what makes or breaks a scene

• Leverage anatomy principles in your work

• Create your own compelling pantomime animation

• Bring creatures to life with believable movement

By the end of this module, you’re ready for more advanced aspects of 2D: creating appealing characters, solid drawings, expressive acting and FX animation. Increase your technical skills while working towards creating a polished dialogue scene. Finish the course by polishing your portfolio and exploring next steps with your mentor

• Create successful model sheets

• Develop a 2-person dialogue scene

• Add compelling FX and details

• Learn Carton Animator 4

• Finalize projects for your portfolio