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Certificate
EXPERIENCE
Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct
TUITION
USD $699
DURATION
8 weeks
INTAKES
Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct
DELIVERY MODE
Online
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What will you learn?
In this course 2D FX Animation, students will go in-depth into what hand-drawn FX is and what it can be used for today. The class will be going over the basic physics of elements such as fire, lightning, water, smoke, magic and push them further and add appeal. In each chapter, will talk about how to get inspiration, how to break down references, how to create interesting designs, but mainly how to make animations feel dynamic and more appealing.
By the end of this course, students will have a solid knowledge of creating appealing shapes and dynamic designs. How to add unique styles from stylized, illustrative to realistic/organic. Understand the basic physics of elements and how to take them and push them further in the animation. Hand-drawn techniques from roughs to clean animation. Creating cycles. Planning and rendering your FX.
* Please note that this course is currently under development.
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Graduate with an outstanding portfolio
Improve demo reel creation and animation skills.
Help students to boost their skills and understanding in making 2D FX Animation.
One year of free access to the full course.
Enjoy one-year full access to the course that includes lectures, feedback, and live Q&A recordings.
Earn a Certificate of Completion.
Earn a Certificate of Completion when you complete and turn in 80% of course assignments.
Personalized expert feedback and live Q&A.
Receive personal individual feedback on all submitted assignments from the industry’s best artist.
Course Structure
What will you learn?
Week 1 | Introduction, History of 2DFX, and Planning
Week 2 | The Importance of FX Design, Shape and Colors
Week 3 | Electricity and Energy - Dynamic Timing
Week 4 | Fire - Cycles
Week 5 | Smoke - Depth, Clean Ups and Layering
Week 6 | Liquids - Shape Language
Week 7 | The Wilds Cards - Magic, Explosions, Sci-Fi, Random FX
Week 8 | Rendering and adding multiple Elements together
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
What do you need to apply?
- Basic knowledge of 2D animation
- Basic knowledge of FX
- Foundations of Modern 2D Animation
- 2D Animation Essentials
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