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CERTIFICATE IN 2D ANIMATION

The Certificate in 2D Animation at Mantra Institute is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in both traditional and digital 2D animation techniques. The course introduces learners to core animation principles while building essential artistic and technical skills.

The curriculum covers everything from animation theory and drawing fundamentals to character animation and scene composition. Students learn to create compelling 2D animated sequences using industry-relevant tools and software.

By the end of the program, participants are equipped to produce professional-quality 2D animations for television, films, video games, advertising, and other digital media, with a strong emphasis on creativity, storytelling, and visual expression.

COURSE CONTENTS

Introduction to 2D Animation: History and Evolutions
Principles of Animation: Timing, Spacing, and Keyframes
Basic Drawing Techniques for Animation
Creating and Designing Characters for Animation
Storyboarding and Scriptwriting for Animation

Understanding Animation Software and Tools
Frame-by-Frame Animation Techniques
Animating Simple Shapes and Objects
Character Animation: Walk Cycles and Facial Expressions
Background Design and Environment Creation

Lip-Syncing and Voiceover Work in Animation
Animating with Multiple Layers and Depth
Special Eects and Transitions in 2D Animation
Color Theory and Lighting for 2D Animation
Creating Animated Short Films

Digital vs Traditional Animation Techniques
2D Animation for Web and Mobile Platforms
Animation for Advertising and Marketing
Sound Design and Music in 2D Animation
Final Project: Creating a Complete 2D Animation

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

2D Animator
Character Designer
Background Artist
Storyboard Artist
Clean-up Artist

Inbetweener
Animation Intern
Digital Illustrator
Animation Scriptwriter
Layout & Scene Planner

Art Director – 2D Animation
Explainer Video Animator
Comic/Manga Artist
Lead 2D Animator
2D Animation Director

Frame-by-Frame Animator
Motion Graphics Artist (2D style)
Cut-Out Animation Specialist
2D Game Animator (for mobile/web)
2D FX Animator (Fire, Smoke, Water)

SOFTWARE COVERED

PREMIERE PRO

After Affect

PHOTOSHOP

ADOBE ANIMATE

Illustrator

PORTFOLIO MAKING

LIVE PROJECT TRAINING

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

PLACEMENT SUPPORT

CERTIFICATE IN 2D ANIMATION

COURSE CONTENTS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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