Overview
Learn the basic principles and techniques of animation.
The course consists of
theory modules, a
practical project, and a
live online session with an expert.
If you enrol now, you can
join the next live online workshop on 20 June 2026!
The course fee includes:
- Immediate access to the course content so that you can start your learning at your own pace.
- An online facilitated live session with an animation educator.
- Personal feedback on your practical project
- Course completion certificate on successful completion of all course components
- Academic credits that may be used towards an accredited certificate*
Course Content:
Unit 1: Animation Essentials
Understand various approaches to animation:
- Traditional and digital animation approaches
- Straight-ahead and pose-to-pose animation
- Frame rate and the illusion of movement
- Easing and interpolation
Unit 2: Animation Principles
Learn about colour dynamics:
- Overlapping and secondary action
- Squash, stretch, and exaggeration
- Arcs, timing, and anticipation
- Staging and appeal
Practical Project: Shape Animation
Animate basic shapes by combining animation principles with techniques
- Apply theoretical principles to practice
- Create a series of shape animations
- Produce tangible practical results that shows your new skills
The Foundation Series:
Interested in starting or expanding your creative career? The foundation series introduces
core principles and
basic techniques within specific creative domains.