$40
per week2D Animation in Procreate Full Course
New class
Ages 9-14
Live Group Class
Live video meetings
2x per week
1-12 learners per class
135 min
What's included
2 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 per weekCertificate of Completion
1 after class completionClass Experience
*Week 1: Tuesday, October 1, Thursday, October 3> Introduction to Animation & Tools Setup Goals: Familiarize students with animation history, software, and basic drawing tools. Topics: Brief history of 2D animation (traditional, digital) Overview of the animation process (pre-production to post-production) Introduction to animation software Setting up the workspace and understanding file formats (FPS, aspect ratio) Exercises: Set up software Create simple shapes (circle, square) and practice basic drawing with digital tools *Week 2: Tuesday, October 8, Thursday, October 10> Understanding the Principles of Animation Goals: Learn the 12 principles of animation. Topics: The 12 principles: Squash & Stretch, Anticipation, Staging, etc. Importance of timing and spacing Drawing keyframes and in-betweens Exercises: Create a bouncing ball animation (emphasizing squash & stretch) Play with different timing for the ball bounce *Week 3: Tuesday, October 15, Thursday, October 17> Timing and Spacing Goals: Master the use of timing and spacing to control motion. Topics: Timing: How long an action takes Spacing: Distance between frames Keyframes and breakdowns Exercises: Animate a pendulum swing to demonstrate timing and spacing Experiment with fast vs. slow animations *Week 4: Tuesday, October 22, Thursday, October 24> Basic Motion – Straight Ahead & Pose-to-Pose Goals: Understand two different animation techniques. Topics: Straight-ahead animation vs. pose-to-pose animation Importance of thumbnails and keyframes Rough animation and cleaning up drawings Exercises: Animate a character jumping using straight-ahead Animate a simple action (throwing a ball) using pose-to-pose *Week 5: Tuesday, October 29, Thursday, October 31> Squash & Stretch, Follow Through and Overlapping Action Goals: Apply principles to create more life-like movement. Topics: Squash & stretch for flexibility and exaggeration Follow through and overlapping action to create more natural flow Exercises: Animate a tail or cape following the character’s motion Refine bouncing ball with squash & stretch and follow through *Week 6: Tuesday, November 5, Thursday, November 7> Arcs and Secondary Action Goals: Introduce natural movement and complexity. Topics: Understanding arcs in animation for smoother, natural motions Adding secondary action to complement the primary action Exercises: Animate a character’s head turn using arcs Add a secondary action like a hand gesture or hair movement *Week 7: Tuesday, November 12, Thursday, November 14> Exaggeration and Appeal Goals: Enhance animations with personality and aesthetic appeal. Topics: Exaggeration in character movements Appeal in character design and movement Exercises: Create an exaggerated walk cycle for a character Refine character designs for appeal *Week 8: Tuesday, November 19, Thursday, November 21> Walk Cycle Animation Goals: Master walk cycle animation with proper weight and balance. Topics: Understanding the mechanics of a walk cycle Animating key poses: contact, passing, up, and down Refining timing for character weight and personality Exercises: Create a basic walk cycle for a character Adjust walk cycles for different moods (happy, sad, confident) *Week 9: Tuesday, November 26, Thursday, November 28> Run Cycle and Advanced Motion Goals: Animate faster-paced movements with complexity. Topics: Understanding the difference between walk and run cycles Adding more complexity (speed, foot placement, body movement) Exercises: Animate a run cycle Experiment with quick movements, like a character dodging or jumping *Week 10: Tuesday, December 3, Thursday, December 5> Lip Syncing and Dialogue Animation Goals: Introduce lip syncing and animating dialogue. Topics: Phonemes and mouth shapes for lip syncing Timing the dialogue with character expressions Working with an audio file for synchronization Exercises: Animate a character speaking a simple phrase Focus on syncing mouth movements to match the audio *Week 11: Tuesday, December 10, Thursday, December 12> Acting for Animation Goals: Bring emotion and acting into character animation. Topics: Adding emotion and expressions to characters Acting in animation: reading a character's personality, intention, and mood Body language in animation Exercises: Animate a short scene where a character expresses two different emotions Animate a reaction shot (e.g., surprise or anger) *Week 12-15: Final Project – Short Animation Goals: Consolidate all learning into a final animated short. Topics: *Week 12: Tuesday, December 17, Thursday, December 19 Week 13: Tuesday, January 7, Thursday, January 9> Planning and storyboarding a short animation *Week 14: Tuesday, January 14, Thursday, January 16 Week 15: Tuesday, January 21, Thursday, January 23> Animate Timing and pacing of the scene Refining all key animations and in-betweens (walk, lip sync, secondary actions) Exercises: Create a 10-15 second animated short involving a character interacting with an object or another character Focus on implementing all the principles learned throughout the course The class is structured with a mix of lectures, hands-on workshops, and collaborative projects. Each week will focus on a specific topic, with time for practice and feedback. I will employ a variety of teaching methods, including demonstrations, guided exercises, and critiques. Students will have opportunities to work on individual projects while receiving personalized feedback. My teaching style is interactive and supportive, encouraging experimentation and creativity. I strive to create a collaborative environment where students feel comfortable sharing ideas and learning from each other.
Learning Goals
Master animation techniques
Know and practice animation principles
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Learners must have an iPad and IPad Pencil and Procreate
Supply List
iPad with pen and procreate purchased
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I’m Luisa Ramirez, and I’m excited to share my passion for animation and visual arts with you. With over ten years of experience teaching workshops for Microsoft and various art academies, I specialize in 2D animation, background painting, illustration, figure drawing, sculpting, and 3D animation.
My teaching philosophy focuses on fostering creativity and technical skill while providing a deep understanding of animation history. I believe that knowing the evolution of animation enhances the artistic process. In my classes, I aim to create an engaging, hands-on environment where you can develop essential skills and discover the artistry behind bringing characters and stories to life.
I look forward to guiding you on this creative journey!
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