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2D Animation

Master the art of 2D Animation. Learn key skills in animation, editing, After Effects & more. Develop essential industry skills, gain real-life experience and a recognised industry qualification.

Master the Art of 2D Animation

 

If you want to take your first steps toward becoming an animator or are interested in the industry, join us for our 2D Animation Fundamentals course and learn how to create dynamic and engaging animations for YouTube, Instagram, and other creative media content.

This course is the perfect starting point for aspiring animators. You will learn the principles of 2D animation while working on a live project to produce a creative 2D animation for online content.

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Start your animation career with us

A qualification in 2D Animation opens up a range of career pathways in the diverse and wide-ranging creative media industry, from games and online content to film and TV.

Our programmes equip you with essential industry skills, recognised industry qualifications and real-life project experience. This course is designed to give you the skills you need to get you closer to your dream career in animation.

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What will you learn?

Work on a live project to produce a creative 2D animation production and learn about the following:

1. Learn the principles of 2D animation and how to apply them to your own animations

2. Learn how to animate using After Effects

3. Learn how to rig and animate your drawings using Duik Basel

4. Learn the principles of animating using coding ‘Expressions’ to produce animations.

5. Learn the art of rotoscoping to turn your films into 2D animations

6. Learn how to design dynamic lighting and camera movements in your 2D animations

7. Edit your completed scenes together in Premiere.

Upcoming Dates

September 2023

Applications for our courses open about one month before they begin. Since all courses start in the first week of the month, applications close one week prior. Courses are popular and spaces are limited, so apply early to avoid disappointment!

Duration

4 weeks.
Online via zoom, plus 2 face to face creative masterclass sessions

Course Eligibility Criteria
Must be 19+ years old as of August 31st 2024
Must be a resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years
Must live at a London postcode
Must be unemployed

Career Pathways for Animators

Our students go on to have successful careers in London’s creative economy. Studying for a qualification in 2D Animation Fundamentals can open up doors to a number of career pathways, such as:

  • Apprenticeship Vacancies
  • 1-1 dedicated employment support with our Employment Work Coach Heather
  • Further training and professional development
  • Further and Higher Education

Employment possibilities:

  • Animator
  • Video Editor
  • 3D Modeler
  • Content Creator
  • Stop Motion Animator
  • Animation Director
  • Storyboard Artist
  • Character Animator
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Meet the Tutor

Owen Davis

Teaches: Content Creation for Social Media, 2D Animation and Podcast

My name is Owen and I’ve been working in the creative industries as a content creator and Visual Effects artist for short films, documentaries and YouTube videos for over 7 years.

I’m currently producing social media videos and podcasts for a number of charities. A tutor on the Apprenticeships and AEB courses, I enjoy teaching and the opportunity to work with students to develop their creative ideas.

I have completed my 2D Animation Course with BCE this month. I adapt such a great amount of knowledge with Owen - my tutor. The information is introduced in a simple manner, and he'd generally answer my inquiry and help with any difficult that happens with my creation. I will recommend it to anybody!

I have completed my 2D Animation Course with BCE this month. I adapt such a great amount of knowledge with Owen - my tutor. The information is introduced in a simple manner, and he'd generally answer my inquiry and help with any difficult that happens with my creation. I will recommend it to anybody!

I just finished the Digital Marketing Course. Our lecturer, Matt, was really clear when explaining the topics and very patient too. You can definitely tell that he is dedicated and passionate to the field. Great experience, suggested to whoever wants to increase his knowledge about the field. It is quite hard to find other free courses that give the same services.

I just finished the Digital Marketing Course. Our lecturer, Matt, was really clear when explaining the topics and very patient too. You can definitely tell that he is dedicated and passionate to the field. Great experience, suggested to whoever wants to increase his knowledge about the field. It is quite hard to find other free courses that give the same services.

I have just finished digital marketing course and had Matt as a tutor. In a few months time I learned way more than at university. Matt is an amazing tutor, always ready to spend some extra time to explain you the topic once again if you did not understand it completely. I couldn't be happier that I found this course online. Thank you so much for everything!

I have just finished digital marketing course and had Matt as a tutor. In a few months time I learned way more than at university. Matt is an amazing tutor, always ready to spend some extra time to explain you the topic once again if you did not understand it completely. I couldn't be happier that I found this course online. Thank you so much for everything!

Why study with us?

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Proven success: many of our students progress into careers in London’s exciting creative economy or go on to study at top universities.

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Vocational success rate for Academy learners

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of BCE Level 3 learners progress to University

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of BCE apprentices progress into careers in London’s creative economy