The Character Animation Training Course introduces character animation, the 12 principles of animation, character movement, jumping, walk cycles, run cycles, and dialogue animation.
Character Animation Training Course
- Learn the fundamentals of character animation through flexible online training
- Explore the 12 principles of animation, character movement, jumping animation, walk cycles, run cycles, and dialogue
- Develop knowledge that can support further learning in animation, digital creativity, and character-based visual content
- Ideal for animation beginners, aspiring animators, digital artists, animation students, illustrators, creative professionals, and anyone interested in character animation
Build Your Character Animation Skills
Develop your understanding of character animation through a focused online course covering the 12 principles of animation and key character movement exercises. Explore jumping, walk cycles, run cycles, and dialogue while building a foundation for further animation learning. Whether you are starting your animation journey or developing your existing knowledge, this course provides a structured introduction to character animation and animation techniques.
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Course Overview
The Character Animation Training Course provides a focused introduction to character animation and the fundamental principles used to create believable and engaging animated movement. The course begins with an introduction to character animation before exploring the 12 Principles of Animation, providing learners with an important foundation for understanding how movement and performance can be developed in animation.
The programme then introduces several key character animation exercises, including the Jumping Elephant, Walkcycle, Runcycle, and Dialogue. These topics provide a structured pathway through different forms of character movement, helping learners explore how animation can represent actions, movement, and character performance.
By working through these areas, you will develop a broader understanding of character animation and how different movement-based exercises contribute to the animation process. The course also provides an opportunity to build your awareness of animation techniques while exploring different examples of character movement and performance.
Whether you are beginning to explore character animation or looking to strengthen your existing understanding of animation, this course provides a focused learning experience. It can support further development in character animation, animation techniques, character movement, visual storytelling, and digital creative work, making it a useful foundation for continued learning in animation.
Course Description
This Character Animation Course introduces learners to important concepts involved in creating animated characters and movement. The programme starts with an introduction and progresses into the 12 Principles of Animation, providing a foundation for understanding animation techniques.
The course then explores several character animation exercises, including the Jumping Elephant, Walkcycle, Runcycle, and Dialogue. These topics provide learners with opportunities to understand different types of character movement and animated performance.
The programme is suitable for learners interested in animation and character-based digital content. Its structured format makes it possible to explore key animation concepts progressively while building knowledge that can support further study and creative development.
What You Will Learn
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the fundamentals of character animation
- Explore the 12 principles of animation
- Develop knowledge of animation techniques
- Explore character movement and animated performance
- Understand the role of movement in character animation
- Explore jumping animation through the Jumping Elephant exercise
- Develop knowledge of walk cycle animation
- Explore run cycle animation
- Understand dialogue within character animation
- Build a foundation for further animation learning
Why Choose Us?
The Character Animation Training Course focuses on fundamental animation principles and character movement. Rather than covering animation as a broad subject, the programme concentrates on character-focused exercises that introduce different forms of movement and performance.
The inclusion of the 12 Principles of Animation provides an important foundation before learners move into specific character animation topics. Walk cycles, run cycles, jumping, and dialogue allow learners to explore different aspects of animated character performance.
Flexible online learning makes it easier to study around your existing commitments. The course can be useful for learners who want to explore animation as a creative skill or continue developing their knowledge through further animation study.
Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion, you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised CPD certificate and you can choose to make your achievement formal by obtaining your PDF Certificate.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is suitable for:
- Aspiring Animators
- Character Animation Students
- Animation Beginners
- Digital Artists
- Creative Professionals
- Animation Enthusiasts
- Students Interested in Animation
- Illustrators Exploring Animation
- Digital Content Creators
- Anyone Interested in Character Animation
The course is particularly suitable for learners who want to develop their understanding of character animation and fundamental animation principles.
Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements stated for this Character Animation Training Course.
Learners should have:
- Basic computer literacy
- Access to an internet-connected device
- An interest in animation
- A willingness to learn and explore animation concepts
Previous character animation experience is not required based on the supplied course information.
Career Path
Completing this Character Animation Training Course can support further learning and development in animation and digital creative fields. The course provides foundational knowledge rather than guaranteeing employment or a specific professional role.
Potential areas for further development include:
Character Animator
Build a foundation in character movement and animation principles that can support further study and portfolio development.
2D Animator
Explore animation principles and character movement as a starting point for further development in 2D animation.
Animation Artist
Use your understanding of animation concepts as a foundation for developing broader creative and animation skills.
Digital Content Creator
Apply animation knowledge as part of further creative development for digital content and visual media.
Animation Further Study
Use the course as a starting point for exploring more advanced character animation, animation software, movement, acting, and visual storytelling.
Career opportunities depend on your portfolio, technical abilities, experience, additional training, and employer or client requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions -
This course is suitable for animation beginners, aspiring animators, digital artists, animation students, illustrators, creative professionals, and anyone interested in character animation.
No formal previous animation experience is stated as a requirement. The course begins with an introduction and provides a structured introduction to character animation concepts.
You will explore the 12 principles of animation and character animation topics including the Jumping Elephant, Walkcycle, Runcycle, and Dialogue.
Yes. The 12 Principles of Animation are included as a dedicated part of the course curriculum and provide a foundation for understanding animation.
Yes. The curriculum includes dedicated Walkcycle and Runcycle topics, allowing learners to explore different forms of character movement.
Yes. Dialogue is included in the curriculum as a dedicated character animation topic.
Yes. Upon successful completion of the Character Animation Training Course, you will be eligible to receive a CPD certificate demonstrating your commitment to continuous professional development.
Course Curriculum
| INTRODUCTION | |||
| Introduction | 00:02:00 | ||
| THE 12 PRINCIPLES OF ANIMATION | |||
| Introduction of the 12 Principles of Animation | 00:02:00 | ||
| Squash and Stretch | 00:03:00 | ||
| Ease In and Ease Out | 00:02:00 | ||
| Timing | 00:02:00 | ||
| Anticipation | 00:04:00 | ||
| Follow Through and Overlapping Action | 00:02:00 | ||
| Exaggeration | 00:02:00 | ||
| Arcs | 00:04:00 | ||
| Secondary Action | 00:02:00 | ||
| Pose to Pose and Straight Ahead | 00:02:00 | ||
| Appeal | 00:01:00 | ||
| Staging | 00:01:00 | ||
| Solid Drawing | 00:01:00 | ||
| JUMPING ELEPHANT | |||
| Jumping Elephant Part 1 | 00:15:00 | ||
| Jumping Elephant Part 2 | 00:18:00 | ||
| WALKCYCLE | |||
| Introduction | 00:10:00 | ||
| Overview of The App Flippa Clip | 00:05:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 1 | 00:23:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 2, Overlapping Action | 00:07:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 3, Adding The Ears | 00:06:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 4, Outlines | 00:15:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 5, Clean up | 00:06:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 6, Adding the eyes | 00:08:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 7, Adding the Pupils | 00:04:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 8, Coloring | 00:06:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 9, Adding Shadows | 00:16:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 10, Adding Background | 00:14:00 | ||
| Walkcycle of Cartoony Elephant – Part 11, Coloring the Background | 00:15:00 | ||
| RUNCYCLE | |||
| Runcycle – INTRODUCTION | 00:05:00 | ||
| RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 1, Draw the frames | 00:17:00 | ||
| RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 2, Refining the Drawings | 00:11:00 | ||
| RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 3, Adding the Ears | 00:07:00 | ||
| RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 4, Front Run | 00:28:00 | ||
| RunCycle of a Cartoony Bunny – Part 5, Adding the Facials | 00:08:00 | ||
| DIALOGUE | |||
| Dialogue – Drawing Thumbnails | 00:05:00 | ||
| Dialogue – Timing the Key Poses | 00:21:00 | ||
| Dialogue – Polishing the Animation | 00:09:00 | ||
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