Toon Boom Harmony 2D Animation

This course will hone your skills in animating 2D characters using the industry-standard software, Toon Boom Harmony – a favorite among creators of animated TV-series. Our primary focus is on refining your ability to create believable character movements through a very hands-on and guided approach. 

What you will learn
Unleash your creativity and dive into the captivating world of digital 2D Character Animation. The course is based on the program element “Animation Basics 2”, which relates to the core area: 2D Character Animation Theory, Methods and Techniques” of the renowned bachelor in Character Animation at The Animation Workshop.

The content of the program element is executed through a series of exercises with focus on animation physicality, acting and movement cycles in Toon Boom Harmony. The summer school is primarily for students of animation as well as animation professionals and others with some animation experience.

You will be practicing your ability to animate characters in 2d walking, implementing the principles of physicality and acting. You will gain insight into how to develop believable and consistent characters through 2d animated performance.

Throughout the course, you will be animating in Toon Boom Harmony, which will be introduced at the beginning of the course. Given that this software is the industry standard for animated TV series, the course offers valuable practical experience tailored for individuals who aspire to enter this field of work.

In general, the course is very practical and hands-on. Our teaching approach is a dynamic blend of lectures, assignments and constructive feedback - individually and in groups, aimed at pushing each student to reach as high a skill level in 2d animation as possible.

The course finishes with a graded exam based on the topic of the course. This is a “portfolio exam” for which the student collects his/her 3 best exercises done during the course.

Daily programme

• 9-12: Class time
• 12-13: Lunch break
• 13-16: class time

As part of VIA’s summer school program, additional activities are organized after school hours such as trips or social activities. In addition, the workload of the course is relatively high, so extra work on assignments outside of course hours is to be expected.