Learn the fundamentals of 2D animation over 10 weeks, one evening a week using Toonboom Harmony, one of the leading software packages for the creation of 2D animation.
The class is taught by industry veteran Iliana Franklin.
2D Animation Revival
2D Animation is experiencing a big comeback, with many 2D productions being animated in the UK.
2D Animation at Escape Studios
To see some of our latest 2D Animation student work, watch the video below:
2D Animation Revival
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| Harmony Animation by Daniella Ciriello |
In particular, Blue Zoo, Aardman Animation, Passion Pictures and others all use Toonboom Harmony as their principal 2D animation platform.
Flexible Software
Toonboom Harmony is a very flexible software package, that allows the user to combined 2D rigged puppet-style animation with the ability to add hand-draw elements in the traditional way.
Animation Basics
The course covers the basics of locomotion and mechanics in animation, and also 2D rigging, and aims to get students familiar with the software, to enable them to apply for the many studios in the UK and overseas that are embracing this software package.
Flexible Software
Toonboom Harmony is a very flexible software package, that allows the user to combined 2D rigged puppet-style animation with the ability to add hand-draw elements in the traditional way.
Animation Basics
No prior knowledge of the software is required.
Online Evening Class
Animation with Toonboom Harmony is an online class. Students will attend an evening class one night a week, and will be set projects to do in-class, as well as project work to do between classes. You will also have the opportunity to develop your portfolio or demo reel.
Jobs for 2D Animators
2D Animation is experiencing a big revival, with many productions being animated right here in London. Blue Zoo in particular has been recruiting junior animators with Harmony experience. We also have had invaluable support from London's Karrot Animation, who have provided us with character rigs for use in the course.
Course outline
Week 1 - User interface & setup
Week 2 - Animation basics – the Bouncing Ball
Week 3 - Rigging basics 1
Week 4 - Rigging basics 2
Week 5 - Locomotion cycles
Week 6 - Advanced locomotion
Week 7 - Final project – planning
Week 8 - Develop final project
Week 9 - Submit final project
(industry brief)
Week 10 - Demo Reel
Where and When
6 March 2025
Mode of study: Part time
Programme duration: 10 weeks
We also have a growing range of online resources for our students at our Vimeo channel and elsewhere
In October 2024 we were delighted to announce that Escape Studios has been confirmed as an ATC (Authorised Training Centre) for Toonboom Harmony.
The Escape Studios Animation Blog offers a personal view on the art of animation and visual effects. To apply for one of our courses, follow this link.
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| Ball Throw by Lilian Fu |
Jobs for 2D Animators
2D Animation is experiencing a big revival, with many productions being animated right here in London. Blue Zoo in particular has been recruiting junior animators with Harmony experience. We also have had invaluable support from London's Karrot Animation, who have provided us with character rigs for use in the course.
Course outline
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| Toonboom Harmony Class at Escape Studios |
Week 2 - Animation basics – the Bouncing Ball
Week 3 - Rigging basics 1
Week 4 - Rigging basics 2
Week 5 - Locomotion cycles
Week 6 - Advanced locomotion
Week 7 - Final project – planning
Week 8 - Develop final project
Week 9 - Submit final project
(industry brief)
Week 10 - Demo Reel
Where and When
6 March 2025
Mode of study: Part time
Programme duration: 10 weeks
Official page
To sign up, follow this link.
Free Toonboom Harmony License and Online resources
In the meantime, check out some of the online Harmony resources available here. Toonboom have released a free home version of their software for student use, initially for 30 days.
Birds Connect Our World
Finally, to see what kind of animation can be done in Harmony, watch the short film "Birds Connect Our World" created by Escapee Lilian Fu, who took our evening class last year.
Toonboom Harmony Resources at Escape Studios
Free Toonboom Harmony License and Online resources
Birds Connect Our World
Finally, to see what kind of animation can be done in Harmony, watch the short film "Birds Connect Our World" created by Escapee Lilian Fu, who took our evening class last year.
Toonboom Harmony Resources at Escape Studios
- Toonboom Harmony Tutorials at Vimeo
- Getting started with Toonboom Harmony with Plamen Ananiev
- ToonBoom Harmony Walkthrough - Free Tutorial
- Toonboom Harmony Visit to Escape Studios
Toonboom Harmony Authorised Training Centre (ATC)
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| Escape Studios is a Toonboom Harmony ATC |
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