2D ANIMATION

Cody V.Herzing Student

2D animation has been around since the 1800’s and involves creating two-dimensional characters, backgrounds and

storyboards. 2D animation has evolved from using hand drawn images to using computer-based software such as Toon

Boom Harmony, Adobe Flash and After Effects to create and edit images, but it still plays an important role in the world

of animation today.

This program provides a well-rounded curriculum and prepares students with the skills and competencies needed to pur-

sue a career in TV, movie production and more. Areas of study include introduction to animation and animation software,

arcs, anticipation, drawing, posing, character rigging, character animation and more.

Program length: 12 months (20 hours/week) includes 6 week internship

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS• Minimum of a Canadian high school grade 12 or equivalent, or a mature student

• Pass an entrance assessment administered by Herzing College

• Be interviewed in detail regarding interest in the field

• Meet any additional program specific entrance requirements

2D ANIMATION

CAREER OUTLOOKThe 2D Animation program prepares graduates to work in film, television and more.

Herzing Ottawa is excited to announce a partnership with Big Jump Entertainment formed to help animation students in Ottawa realize their dreams! Big Jump will employ Herzing graduates and mentor them along the way to help fill a void in Animation industry.

EXAMPLES OF POSSIBLE JOB TITLES 2D Animator, Posing Artist, Inbetween Animator, Digital Character Rigger, Senior Animator

COURSE LIST

— Introduction to Animation Software — Solid Drawing

— Squash and Stretch — Timing

— Introduction to Animation — Appeal

— Anticipation — Drawing Hands and Feet

— Arcs — Secondary Action

— Follow Through and Overlapping Action — Complex Character Rigging

— Ease In and Ease Out — Basic Walk/Attitude Walk Cycles

— Straight Ahead Action and Pose to Pose — Basic Run/Attitude Run Cycles

— Staging — Simple Character Rigging

— Exaggeration — Character Animation

— Character and Prop Interaction — Lip Sync Animation

— Introduction of Acting for Animation — Posing 101

— Advanced Animation Syllabus — Posing/Animation using Storyboards

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