Short Animated Films
Create original 2D short films from concept to final animation, applying storytelling, character, and background skills.
This comprehensive 12-month programme is designed for aspiring animators to master the art and craft of 2D digital animation. Students develop a strong foundation in traditional animation principles while leveraging modern digital tools to bring characters and stories to life. The course emphasizes creativity, storytelling, and technical skills, equipping students to create professional-quality animations for films, television, web series, advertisements, and digital media platforms. By the end of the programme, students will have a robust portfolio demonstrating their versatility across multiple animation styles and techniques.
Understand the 12 principles of animation, timing, spacing, squash & stretch, and how to create smooth, life-like motion for characters and objects.
Learn to design compelling 2D characters, create turnarounds, and rig characters for animation, ensuring expressive and dynamic movement.
Develop the skills to visualize narratives, create storyboards, plan sequences, and structure scripts for short films, ads, or web content.
Master the creation of engaging environments, backgrounds, and layouts that enhance storytelling and set the tone for animated scenes.
Apply animation techniques to real-world projects, including advertisements, explainer videos, and short films, focusing on storytelling and audience engagement.
Explore motion design, kinetic typography, and title sequence creation, blending animation with graphic design for professional outputs.
Create original 2D short films from concept to final animation, applying storytelling, character, and background skills.
Design animated infographics, title sequences, and social media motion graphics using After Effects and Illustrator.
Produce a professional reel showcasing your best animated characters, demonstrating rigging, expressions, and movement.
