Watch Your Characters Come to Life
Discover how 2D animation can transform your creative ideas into expressive, engaging stories that move hearts and minds.
Back to HomeWhat This Journey Offers You
Through this ten-week program, you'll develop the ability to create animations that express your unique vision. Whether you're drawn to character-driven stories or want to explore visual communication through movement, this course provides the foundation you need.
You'll gain confidence working with professional software that studios use every day. More importantly, you'll learn to see movement differently—understanding how timing, spacing, and personality bring drawings to life.
By the end of this program, you'll have created portfolio pieces that showcase your developing skills. You'll understand the twelve principles of animation not just as theory, but as tools you can apply to express emotions, tell stories, and create work that feels alive.
This isn't about memorizing techniques—it's about discovering your creative voice while mastering the craft that gives it motion.
We Understand Where You're Starting
Maybe you've been drawing for years and want to see your characters move. Or perhaps you've watched countless animated films and felt that pull to create something similar, but the path forward seems unclear.
The technical side of animation can feel overwhelming. There's so much to learn—software interfaces, principles, timing, workflow—and it's hard to know which elements to focus on first.
You might have experimented on your own, creating simple movements or studying tutorials. But without structured guidance, it's easy to develop habits that hold you back, or to miss fundamental concepts that would make everything click into place.
Perhaps you're concerned about the time commitment, or wonder if you can really develop professional-level skills. These are natural questions when you're considering dedicating yourself to learning a complex craft.
What you're feeling makes complete sense. Animation combines artistic sensitivity with technical precision, and finding the right balance takes time and the right kind of support.
A Thoughtful Approach to Learning Animation
Our 2D Animation Fundamentals course starts with what matters most: understanding how movement communicates. You'll learn the twelve principles that form the foundation of all animation, seeing how they work together to create believable motion and personality.
We introduce software gradually, focusing on building your skills with Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, and Procreate Dreams. Each tool has strengths for different types of work, and you'll discover which ones align with your creative approach.
The program moves from foundational exercises to more complex projects. You'll start with basic movements—bouncing balls and simple walks—then progress to character animation with personality, facial expressions that convey emotion, and effects that enhance your storytelling.
What makes this approach effective is how it balances technical skill development with creative exploration. You're not just learning to use tools—you're discovering how to make intentional choices that serve your creative vision.
Throughout the ten weeks, you'll receive guidance from instructors who have worked professionally in animation. They understand the challenges you'll face because they've navigated them themselves, and they're here to help you develop both your craft and your confidence.
Your Learning Journey
Each week builds on what you've learned previously. You'll attend sessions where concepts are demonstrated, then spend time practicing those techniques through guided exercises. This rhythm of learning and doing helps concepts sink in naturally.
Early in the course, you'll focus on timing and spacing—the elements that make movement feel right. You'll see how changing the number of frames between positions affects how fast or slow something appears to move, and how this creates different feelings.
As you progress, you'll work on character animation projects. You might create a character walking with a distinct personality, or animate facial expressions that show subtle emotional shifts. These projects let you apply what you're learning while developing your portfolio.
The studio environment encourages both focused individual work and collaborative learning. You'll see how others approach problems, which often sparks new ideas for your own projects. Instructors provide feedback during work sessions, helping you refine your technique and troubleshoot challenges.
By the final weeks, you'll be working on a short animation that brings together everything you've learned. This becomes a centerpiece for your portfolio—a complete piece that demonstrates your capabilities to potential collaborators or employers.
Course Investment
This investment includes everything you need to develop solid 2D animation skills:
What's Included
- Ten weeks of structured instruction and studio time
- Training in Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, and Procreate Dreams
- Personal guidance from working animation professionals
- Access to workstations with professional software
- Portfolio development and animation festival submission guidance
Beyond Technical Skills
- Understanding of storytelling through movement
- Confidence to tackle animation projects independently
- Connection to Tokyo's creative animation community
- Foundation for continued growth in animation
The value extends beyond the course itself—these skills become part of how you express yourself creatively for years to come.
How Progress Unfolds
Our teaching approach has been refined through years of working with students at different skill levels. We've found that animation skills develop most effectively through a combination of fundamental understanding, regular practice, and constructive feedback.
The ten-week structure allows time for concepts to settle. You'll work on progressively more complex projects, each one building on techniques you've already practiced. This layered approach helps skills develop naturally rather than feeling forced.
We measure progress through completed projects and your growing comfort with animation principles. Early assignments focus on technical execution—can you create smooth, properly timed movement? Later work emphasizes creative choices—how do you use animation to express specific emotions or tell particular stories?
Your pace may differ from others—some concepts click immediately while others take more time. The instructors work with your individual learning rhythm.
Learning With Confidence
We want you to feel good about your decision to study with us. If you find within the first two weeks that this course isn't the right fit for your learning style or goals, we'll work with you to find a solution that makes sense.
Our commitment is to provide quality instruction and a supportive environment where you can develop your skills. We're here to answer questions, provide feedback, and help you navigate challenges that arise during the learning process.
Before enrolling, you're welcome to visit the studio, meet instructors, and ask specific questions about the curriculum or approach. We'd rather you have a clear sense of what to expect than feel uncertain about the commitment.
Animation is a craft that rewards patience and practice. We provide the structure, guidance, and resources. The creative journey itself belongs to you.
Starting Your Animation Journey
Getting started is straightforward. Reach out through the contact form with any questions you have about the course. We'll respond with information specific to your situation and interests.
If you'd like, we can arrange a time for you to visit the studio, see the workspace, and talk through the curriculum in detail. Many students find this helpful for understanding what the learning experience will be like.
Once you're ready to enroll, we'll guide you through the registration process and provide information about the upcoming session start date. We'll also send details about what to bring and what to expect in your first week.
What Happens Next
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