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string(30) "National Certification Program"
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string(29) "Certification in 2D Animation"
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["courseLevel"]=>
string(14) "Advanced Level"
["courseDuration"]=>
string(9) "12 Months"
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["studentEligibility"]=>
string(7) "Class X"
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string(26) "English, Regional Language"
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string(12) "Rahul Gooptu"
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string(400) "This certification program in 2D Animation equips learners with industry-standard animation skills, including character design, motion principles, scene composition, digital drawing, and professional storytelling. Students gain hands-on experience with software like Adobe Animate and Toon Boom, preparing them for creative roles in animation studios, e-learning, advertising, and freelance projects."
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The Certification in 2D Animation develops your creative potential and technical expertise to become a capable 2D animator, ready for studio or freelance environments. This course instills essential animation theory, drawing skills, and software proficiency in a well-rounded format.
12 Principles of Animation- Apply squash/stretch, walk cycles, anticipation, and frame-by-frame timing.
Character Design & Motion-Create expressive characters with turnarounds, props, and emotion.
Background & Scene Layout-Design multi-layered scenes using lighting, depth, and perspective.
Digital Drawing Tools- Master Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for clean, colorful assets
Animation Software Proficiency- Animate in Adobe Animate, Moho, and Toon Boom with rigging and camera work.
Genre-Based Animation- Animate for comedy, ed-tech, action, and branding with visual storytelling.
Portfolio Development- Build a professional showreel and present projects on Behance or YouTube.
By completing this course, learners gain the ability to bring stories to life through movement and design. Whether in collaborative teams or solo projects, graduates emerge confident in their animation process and studio-ready delivery.
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This course is a hands-on, immersive journey through the creative world of 2D animation—combining classic principles with modern software techniques. It’s designed to take you from first sketch to final scene with confidence.
Master Animation Techniques- Learn traditional and digital styles, pacing, and visual rhythm.
Character & Background Creation- Design characters and environments that match in tone and perspective.
Professional Software Training- Animate with tools like Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate, and Moho.
Storyboarding & Direction- Create storyboards and animatics; control pacing, shot flow, and mood.
Sound & Audio Sync- Sync dialogue, sound effects, and music using tools like Audition.
Genre-Focused Animation Projects- Build scenes for multiple genres including emotional, comedic, and educational.
Asset Creation & Digital Drawing- Use Illustrator and Photoshop to ink, shade, and prepare animation assets.
Portfolio & Showreel- Develop a polished, industry-standard portfolio with animation clips.
In summary, this course delivers a studio-grade learning experience. Ideal for aspiring professionals, it ensures practical readiness for jobs in animation production, media, and digital storytelling.
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The Certification in 2D Animation is a comprehensive program designed to guide learners from foundational principles to professional-level 2D animation techniques. This course blends creativity with technology, offering in-depth exposure to character development, motion dynamics, visual storytelling, scene composition, and digital workflows. Through structured modules, students understand the core principles of animation including squash and stretch, anticipation, timing, and follow-through—essential for breathing life into drawings.
Learners begin with an introduction to the history and evolution of animation, progressing to hands-on practices using tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, and Moho. The course also includes digital drawing, rigging, lip-syncing, background creation, and sound integration. Real-world animation styles such as e-learning, action, comedy, and promotional videos are explored through practical projects.
The curriculum emphasizes both technical skill-building and creative storytelling, enabling students to produce complete animation sequences. Scene planning, compositing, and post-production polish prepare learners to meet industry standards. A final capstone project and portfolio development module ensures learners graduate with a compelling showreel and industry-ready presentation.
This certification is ideal for aspiring animators, illustrators, designers, or storytellers looking to enter the animation industry or build a freelance animation career.
This certification program in 2D Animation equips learners with industry-standard animation skills, including character design, motion principles, scene composition, digital drawing, and professional storytelling. Students gain hands-on experience with software like Adobe Animate and Toon Boom, preparing them for creative roles in animation studios, e-learning, advertising, and freelance projects.
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A Certification in 2D Animation unlocks diverse career paths across media, education, entertainment, and freelance platforms. Whether you’re new to the field or aiming to upgrade your creative profile, this course opens doors at every level.
Entry-Level Roles:
Junior Animator – Assist in motion design, frame-by-frame animation, and tweening.
Layout Artist – Create scene backgrounds and set up visual compositions.
Storyboard Artist – Sketch scenes to map animation flow and sequence.
E-learning Animator – Produce educational visuals with character syncing.
Mid-Level Roles:
Character Animator – Animate characters using rigging and expressive motion.
Motion Graphics Designer – Create titles, infographics, and transitions in After Effects.
Scene Editor – Composite scenes with lighting, effects, and camera work.
Advanced/Flexible Roles:
Freelance Animator – Deliver end-to-end projects for clients or personal brands.
Work independently for social media, ad agencies, or ed-tech firms.
This course empowers you with all-round animation capabilities. Whether in a studio job or as an independent artist, you’ll graduate with production-ready skills and a showcase-worthy portfolio to secure work in a competitive, creative industry.
National Council for Social Development and Education (NCSDE)
Course Overview
This certification program in 2D Animation equips learners with industry-standard animation skills, including character design, motion principles, scene composition, digital drawing, and professional storytelling. Students gain hands-on experience with software like Adobe Animate and Toon Boom, preparing them for creative roles in animation studios, e-learning, advertising, and freelance projects.