Diploma in 2D Animation

Overview

There are numerous hit 2D animation television series currently being broadcast on Disney, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and local networks today. 2D animation is more cost effective, easier to produce and is highly marketable especially in the global television market.

Our 2D animation course is developed to meet the growing requirements and demands of animation studios globally. The program focuses on the development of individual creative expression using an innovative animation pipeline. This is accomplished through the melding of artistic application of the theories of motion, timing, storytelling and entertainment coupled with the use of up-to-date technology required to successfully produce content in the competitive world of 2D and digital animation.

Programme Structure

Certificate

Year 1 / Semester 1 Core Abilities (L1)
Year 1 / Semester 1 2D Animation Clean Up
Year 1 / Semester 1 2D Animation Ink & Paint
Year 1 / Semester 1 2D Animation Background Painting
Year 1 / Semester 2 Core Abilities (L2)
Year 1 / Semester 2 2D Animation Asset Cataloguing
Year 1 / Semester 2 2D Animation Character Props Illustration
Year 1 / Semester 2 2D Animation Character and Props Breakdown
Year 1 / Semester 3 Core Abilities (L3)
Year 1 / Semester 3 2D Animation Track Dialogue Breakdown
Year 1 / Semester 3 2D Animation Animatic Compilation

Diploma

Year 2 / Semester 4 Core Abilities (L4)
Year 2 / Semester 4 2D Character & Object Animation Inbetweening
Year 2 / Semester 4 2D Effects Animation Inbetweening
Year 2 / Semester 5 2D Background Preparation
Year 2 / Semester 5 2D Animation Rotoscoping
Year 2 / Semester 5 2D Animation Rigging
Year 2 / Semester 6 2D Animation Compositing

Software