Introduction to Animation Training Course
$149.00
Learn the core principles of 2D animation in Adobe Animate CC, from a bouncing ball to walk cycles and dialogue. A beginner course with 12 hours 37 minutes across 44 videos.
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Introduction to Animation Training Course teaches the core principles of 2D animation using Adobe Animate CC, through step-by-step demos you can copy and practise. It suits beginners, graphic designers and digital artists who want to make their work move. The course runs for 12 hours 37 minutes across 44 videos, with 135 practice questions.
What you will learn
- Explain what animation is and the classic principles of animation
- Control timing, spacing and anticipation so movement feels natural
- Animate a bouncing ball, including a ball moving in perspective
- Animate a pendulum and a platform pendulum to show overlapping motion
- Create a waving flag
- Show weight in a character or object
- Break a character down into parts you can animate
- Use boil, takes and staggering for lively effects
- Animate head turns, walk cycles and run cycles
- Sync a character to dialogue
Course outline
- What is Animation and the Basics: what animation is, the principles of animation, and demos of a bouncing ball, pendulums, a ball in perspective and a flag wave.
- Intermediate Animation Techniques: weight, character breakdown, boil, takes, staggering, head turns, walk cycles, run cycles and dialogue.
Who this course is for
- Beginners thinking about animation as a career
- Graphic designers who want to add motion to their skills
- Digital artists who want to animate their drawings
- Web developers who need simple animated visuals
- Content creators who want more eye-catching posts and videos
Before you start
You need basic computer skills and a willingness to practise, as animation improves with repetition. Some design knowledge helps but is not required. You do not need to have used Adobe Animate CC before. Having the software installed lets you follow each demo as you watch. Plan to redo each exercise a few times, as that is how the skills stick.
Jobs this course supports
- Junior Motion Designer
- Multimedia Designer
- Web Content Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Digital Production Assistant
| Skill level | Beginner |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 hours 37 minutes |
| Videos | 44 Course Videos |
| Questions | 135 Test Questions |
| Prerequisites | Basic computer skills. No Adobe Animate experience needed. |
| Best for | Graphic designers, digital artists, web developers, content creators, beginners exploring animation |
| Topics covered | Principles of animation, timing and spacing, bouncing ball and pendulum demos, weight, character breakdown, takes, head turns, walk and run cycles, dialogue |
| Format | Online video lessons, self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Closed captions | Yes |
| Certificate | StemBoss Certificate of Completion |
What is inside this course
2 modules and 41 lessons. Here is the full outline.
Module 1: What is Animation and the Basics15 lessons
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 What is Animation - Part1
- 1.3 What is Animation - Part2
- 1.4 Bouncy Ball Demo - Part1
- 1.5 Bouncy Ball Demo - Part2
- 1.6 Bouncy Ball Demo - Part3
- 1.7 Pendulum Demo - Part1
- 1.8 Pendulum Demo - Part2
- 1.9 Platform Pendulum Demo - Part1
- 1.10 Platform Pendulum Demo - Part2
- 1.11 Principles of Animation - Part1
- 1.12 Principles of Animation - Part2
- 1.13 Bouncy Ball in Perspective Demo - Part1
- 1.14 Bouncy Ball in Perspective Demo - Part2
- 1.15 Flag Wave Demo - Part1
Module 2: Intermediate Animation Techniques26 lessons
- 2.1 Weight Demo - Part1
- 2.2 Weight Demo - Part2
- 2.3 Weight Demo- Part3
- 2.4 Breaking a Character Down Into Basic Shapes - Part1
- 2.5 Breaking a Character Down Into Basic Shapes - Part2
- 2.6 Breaking a Character Down Into Basic Shapes - Part3
- 2.7 Boil Demo - Part1
- 2.8 Boil Demo - Part2
- 2.9 A Take Demo - Part1
- 2.10 A Take Demo - Part2
- 2.11 Staggering Demo - Part1
- 2.12 Staggering Demo - Part2
- 2.13 Staggering Demo - Part3
- 2.15 Head Turn Demo - Part1
- 2.16 Head Turn Demo - Part2
- 2.17 Head Turn Demo - Part3
- 2.18 Head Turn Demo - Part4
- 2.19 Walk Cycles Demo - Part1
- 2.20 Walk Cycles Demo - Part2
- 2.21 Walk Cycles Demo - Part3
- 2.22 Run Cycles Demo
- 2.23 Dialogue Demo - Part1
- 2.24 Dialogue Demo - Part2
- 2.25 Dialogue Demo - Part3
- 2.26 Dialogue Demo - Part4
- 2.27 Conclusion
Your learning path
Where Introduction to Animation Training Course fits. Build your skills one step at a time.
Frequently asked questions
Which software does this animation course use?
The demos use Adobe Animate CC, Adobe's tool for 2D and vector animation.
Do I need to know how to draw?
No. The early demos use simple shapes such as a ball and a pendulum, so you can focus on movement before characters.
What are the principles of animation?
They are a set of classic rules, such as timing, spacing and anticipation, that make movement look believable. The course explains them and shows them in action.
Will I learn to animate characters?
Yes. The intermediate module covers character breakdown, head turns, walk cycles, run cycles and syncing a character to dialogue.
What should I learn after this course?
Adobe After Effects is a good next step for motion graphics, and Adobe Animate courses help you go deeper into the tool used here.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.
