Duration-12 months

WHAT IS THE PROGRAM?

This program serves as a gateway to the world of 2D Animation, designed for students who want to build strong artistic foundations and transition into professional animation workflows. The course begins with fundamentals of art, design, visualization, and storytelling, then progresses into character design, background creation, storyboarding, animatics, stop-motion, and digital 2D animation.

The curriculum also introduces AI-assisted tools for concept development, visual references, and animation enhancement, helping students improve speed, creativity, and workflow efficiency. In the final phase, students develop a professional portfolio showcasing both traditional and AI-supported animation work.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Strong foundation in art, design, and storytelling

• Complete 2D animation production workflow

• Hands-on training in traditional and digital animation

• Introduction to AI-assisted creative tools

• Project-based learning with portfolio development

• Career-oriented training for animation and creative industries

MODULE I – FUNDAMENTALS OF ART, DESIGN, VISUALISATION, COMPUTER GRAPHICS & AI (6 Months)

• Preface to visual arts

• Principles of design

• Sketching fundamentals

• Still life drawing

• Cartoon drawing

• Computer graphics basics

• Human figure study

• Animal study

• Perspective studies

• Colour theory

• Story development

• Character design

• Digital illustration

• Master layout design

• Layout and background creation

Software Covered

• Photoshop

• Illustrator

MODULE II – 2D DIGITAL ANIMATION WITH AI (6 Months)

• Video editing

• Audio editing

• Storyboarding

• Animatic creation

• Stop-motion animation

• Digital 2D animation

• Acting for animation

• Final animation project

Software Covered

• Premiere Pro

• Audition

• Animate

EMERGING STUDENT PROFILE

Graduates of this program develop a strong and industry-relevant skill set in 2D animation. With a solid grounding in design, storytelling, character development, and animation principles, along with experience using digital and AI-assisted tools, students are prepared for both traditional and modern animation production environments.

They are capable of creating engaging characters, visually appealing backgrounds, and polished animations, making them valuable contributors to animation studios, production houses, and creative agencies.

CAREER OPPORTUNITES INCLUDE

• 2D Animator

• Storyboard Artist

• Character Designer

• Layout Artist

• Background Artist

• Animation Clean-Up Artist

• Animation Director

• Freelance Animator

• Digital Media and Advertising Artist

• Animation roles in Gaming and Interactive Media