STUDY LEVEL
Vocational
EXPERIENCE
Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct
TUITION
USD $7,999
DURATION
9 months
INTAKES
Monthly
DELIVERY MODE
Online
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At CG Spectrum, our mission is to ensure graduates are the best trained and best prepared for a successful career in their chosen field.
We believe in affordable, high quality, personalized education that places graduates in demand. Our online courses give you direct access to industry experts with years of real-world experience, and a comprehensive curriculum developed with the input of major studios.
With a greater level of personal interaction and guidance from industry mentors, our students can progress faster and graduate with the job skills and confidence to pursue their dream career.
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Graduate with an outstanding portfolio

Be mentored by a world-class animator

Train on industry software Toon Boom Harmony

Learn hand-drawn style character animation

Choose 1-on-1 or small group classes (max 4 students)
Term 1
Starting with the 12 Principles of Animation, you’ll learn 2D animation fundamentals and begin putting them into practice with your first 2D pieces: the bouncing ball, flour sack jump, and a walk cycle.
You’ll discover how to add personality and emotion to your work while creating the illusion of three-dimensional space; learn key features of Toon Boom; and get familiar with drawing tools, posing, timing, spacing, the timeline, and X-sheet.
What will you learn?
- Make your own 2D animations from scratch
- Use Toon Boom Harmony software
- Apply the 12 Principles of Animation
- Set up efficient workflows
Term 2
This term focuses on drawing skills, advanced physical human and quadruped animation, plus animating pantomime and simple dialogue scenes. You’ll study the greats and discover what makes their work so captivating, learn the importance of silhouettes, how to use a variety of timing in your story, and gain speed creating thumbnails and key poses.
What will you learn?
- Identify what makes or breaks a scene
- Leverage anatomy principles in your work
- Create your own compelling pantomime animation
- Bring creatures to life with believable movement
Term 3
By this stage, you’re ready for more advanced aspects of 2D: creating appealing characters, solid drawings, expressive acting, and FX animation. Increase your technical skills while working towards creating a polished dialogue scene. Finish the course by polishing your portfolio and exploring the next steps with your mentor.
What will you learn?
- Create successful model sheets
- Develop a 2-person dialogue scene
- Add compelling FX and details
- Finalize projects for your portfolio
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Basic computer and drawing skills
- If you've already completed the Introduction to 2D Animation course, you may skip to term 2.
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