2D Animations

It’s time to send your animation to the Lab.

Course Descriptions

2D Animation Course (with AI) – Zero Animation Academy

Duration: 18 months (1 year 6 months)

At Zero Animation Academy, our 2D Animation course brings characters and stories to life through the art of traditional and digital animation. Students learn the fundamentals of drawing, timing, movement, and storytelling, using industry-standard tools like Adobe Animate and Toon Boom Harmony. This course is perfect for aspiring animators looking to build a strong foundation and kick-start a career in the animation and entertainment industry.

2D Animation Software:

Adobe Animate – Frame-by-frame animation, tweening, and interactive animation
Toon Boom Harmony – Industry-standard for TV and film-quality 2D animation
TVPaint Animation – Advanced bitmap-based animation, ideal for hand-drawn work
Krita – Free and open-source software for 2D animation and digital painting
OpenToonz – Free software used in professional studios, great for rigging and effects
Storyboard Pro (optional) – Storyboarding and animatic creation
Adobe Photoshop – For character design, background art, and frame cleanup
Audacity / Adobe Audition – For voiceover syncing and basic audio editing