Animation for Beginners
Overview Many people want to learn animation but feel confused by complicated software, drawing techniques, and industry terms. This Animation …
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Overview
Many people want to learn animation but feel confused by complicated software, drawing techniques, and industry terms. This Animation for Beginners course removes that stress by teaching the foundations of animation in a simple and engaging way. You will explore movement, timing, character actions, and visual storytelling through guided lessons and easy examples. Animation for Beginners helps learners build confidence while learning core animation methods used in cartoons, games, and digital media. From walk cycles to dialogue scenes, each lesson focuses on clear progress without overwhelming details. Animation for Beginners is ideal for anyone who wants to start creating animated projects, improve creative thinking, and learn how professional-looking motion is built step by step for entertainment, online content, or future creative career opportunities with confidence today.
Key Benefits Included
► Accredited by CPD
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Learning Outcomes
► Create smooth character movements using animation basics
► Apply the 12 principles of animation in projects
► Design walk cycles and running animations effectively
► Develop animated dialogue scenes with clear timing
► Organise animation sequences for better visual flow
Who is This Course For?
► Beginners interested in animation design
► Students exploring digital art and media
► Content creators making animated videos
► Graphic designers expanding creative skills
► Hobbyists wanting to learn animation basics
► Freelancers starting creative animation projects
Certification
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99
Career Opportunities
► Junior Animator – £21,000 to £30,000 per year
► Motion Graphics Assistant – £23,000 to £34,000 per year
► Digital Content Creator – £22,000 to £33,000 per year
► Storyboard Assistant – £20,000 to £29,000 per year
► Multimedia Designer – £24,000 to £36,000 per year
Course Curriculum
The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:
► Introduction
► Introduction of the 12 Principles of Animation
► Squash and Stretch
► Ease In and Ease Out
► Timing
► Anticipation
► Follow Through and Overlapping Action
► Exaggeration
► Arcs
► Secondary Action
► Pose to Pose and Straight Ahead
► Appeal
► Staging
► Solid Drawing
► Jumping Elephant Part 1
► Jumping Elephant Part 2
► Introduction
► Overview of The App Flippa Clip
► Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 1
► Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 2, Overlapping Action
► Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 3, Adding The Ears
► Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 4, Outlines
► Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 5, Clean up
► Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 6, Adding the eyes
► Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 7, Adding the Pupils
► Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 8, Coloring
► Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 9, Adding Shadows
► Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 10, Adding Background
► Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 11, Coloring the Background
► Runcycle – INTRODUCTION
► RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 1, Draw the frames
► RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 2, Refining the Drawings
► RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 3, Adding the Ears
► RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 4, Front Run
► RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 5, Adding the Facials
► Dialogue – Drawing Thumbnails
► Dialogue – Timing the Key Poses
► Dialogue – Polishing the Animation
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Course Curriculum
| INTRODUCTION | |||
| Introduction | 00:02:00 | ||
| THE 12 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMATION | |||
| Introduction of the 12 Principles of Animation | 00:02:00 | ||
| Squash and Stretch | 00:03:00 | ||
| Ease In and Ease Out | 00:02:00 | ||
| Timing | 00:02:00 | ||
| Anticipation | 00:04:00 | ||
| Follow Through and Overlapping Action | 00:02:00 | ||
| Exaggeration | 00:02:00 | ||
| Arcs | 00:04:00 | ||
| Secondary Action | 00:02:00 | ||
| Pose to Pose and Straight Ahead | 00:02:00 | ||
| Appeal | 00:01:00 | ||
| Staging | 00:01:00 | ||
| Solid Drawing | 00:01:00 | ||
| JUMPING ELEPHANT | |||
| Jumping Elephant Part 1 | 00:15:00 | ||
| Jumping Elephant Part 2 | 00:18:00 | ||
| WALKCYCLE | |||
| Introduction | 00:10:00 | ||
| Overview of The App Flippa Clip | 00:05:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 1 | 00:23:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 2, Overlapping Action | 00:07:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 3, Adding The Ears | 00:06:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 4, Outlines | 00:15:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 5, Clean up | 00:06:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 6, Adding the eyes | 00:08:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 7, Adding the Pupils | 00:04:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 8, Coloring | 00:06:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 9, Adding Shadows | 00:16:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 10, Adding Background | 00:14:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 11, Coloring the Background | 00:15:00 | ||
| RUNCYCLE | |||
| Runcycle – INTRODUCTION | 00:05:00 | ||
| RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 1, Draw the frames | 00:17:00 | ||
| RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 2, Refining the Drawings | 00:11:00 | ||
| RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 3, Adding the Ears | 00:07:00 | ||
| RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 4, Front Run | 00:28:00 | ||
| RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 5, Adding the Facials | 00:08:00 | ||
| DIALOGUE | |||
| Dialogue – Drawing Thumbnails | 00:05:00 | ||
| Dialogue – Timing the Key Poses | 00:21:00 | ||
| Dialogue – Polishing the Animation | 00:09:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
Yes, the course is designed for learners with no previous animation experience.
You will learn animation principles, character movement, walk cycles, and dialogue animation.
No, basic creativity and interest in animation are enough to begin.
Yes, the animation techniques can help create engaging online content.
Yes, the course includes walk cycles, run cycles, and animated actions.
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