2D Animation

Course overview

Course Objective The 2D Animation course teaches the fundamentals and methods of digital motion design in the field of animation and motion design. It covers conceptual steps from the idea to the finished sequence, as well as technical implementations in common animation workflows. The goal is to provide a structured approach to planning, production, and output of 2D animated content for various media contexts. The course is situated within the field of visual communication and audiovisual media production. Content Introduction to the principles of 2D animation: basics of movement, timing and spacing, posing, anticipation, transitions, as well as frame rates and resolution formats in digital production environments. Concept and story development: creation of loglines and synopses, character and asset definition, visual style finding, development of mood boards, and creation of storyboards and animatics for production planning. Asset creation and design: drawing and vectorization, layer structuring, rigging of characters and elements, scene building, typography integration, and graphic design of interfaces and titles. Animation and effects: keyframing, curve editing in the graph editor, masking, layer modes, particle effects, transitions, motion tracking, and simple compositing steps for layout and depth. Audio and output: synchronization of movement and sound, handling of voice-over and sound effects, export workflows, codecs, formats, and adaptation to various platforms and devices. Production organization: project structure, file management, versioning, scheduling, use of templates, basic quality assurance, and render monitoring. Learning Objectives - Analyze movement sequences based on the fundamental principles of 2D animation - Create storyboards and animatics for planning short animation sequences - Apply keyframing and curve editing to create consistent movements - Develop and rig 2D assets including layer structure and simple character rigs - Integrate audio elements and perform appropriate export and encoding steps - Evaluate animation drafts in terms of timing, readability, and technical feasibility Career Prospects The course content is applicable in professional fields such as motion design and animation, where the creation of 2D animated sequences for digital media takes place. Typical areas of activity include graphic design with a focus on motion graphics, post-production for online formats, and content production in social media and e-learning. The course addresses content for roles such as animation artist, motion designer, or media designer for image and sound with a focus on 2D elements. Summary The 2D Animation course covers the planning, design, and implementation of digital 2D motion images from the idea to export. This training conveys conceptual, design, and technical processes of animation and motion design. The content is applicable in fields such as motion design, post-production, and content production.

Upcoming dates

• 2026-08-02T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-12-09T23:00:00.000Z · Leipzig · Combined Learning
• 2026-08-02T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-10-05T22:00:00.000Z · Leipzig · Combined Learning
• 2026-08-31T22:00:00.000Z · 2027-01-07T23:00:00.000Z · Leipzig · Combined Learning
• 2026-08-31T22:00:00.000Z · 2026-11-03T23:00:00.000Z · Leipzig · Combined Learning