Course Detail
2D Animation
This is a comprehensive certificate program that deals with all the important aspects of 2D, 3D & Visual Effects. The student begins with learning all the creative development exercises with manual and digital 2D animation processes. The second module starts with all the basic elements of 3D digital art which in the later module progresses into advanced 3D Digital art and character animation. The remaining modules of the program deal with different aspects of Dynamics, tracking, and advanced Visual effects which are generally used in production studios.
Professional Program In 2D Animation (12 Months)
Learn from Professionals
This program has been developed based on the current requirement of 2D Animators in the world. The prerequisite for the program is good drawing skills. Student will learn all the aspects of 2D Animation film making from Pre-production, Production and Post production. Student will initially learn fundamental of Art and design by manual drawing and then they will learn character design, background painting, character animation, audio and video editing by using advance digital tools.
Become a professional artist
A well laid out assessment procedure ensures the students’ acceptability as distinguished professionals in the world of Animation. ZICA’s placement cell provides placement assistance to all ZICA students across the country. ZICA training academy is equipped with high-end animation tools, 2D animation facilities, 3D software, Visual FX Labs and Imaging Technologies.
Be Industry Ready
Students walk away with a rich portfolio comprising of best Digital paint, Matte paint, Character design, 2D digital Animation portfolio. This portfolio will be a gateway to join the animation industry.
Program Highlights:
- Increase design and visualization skills
- Learn complete 2D Production Pipeline
- Continuous evaluation through competitions and activities
- Placement support
Module 01 : Fundamentals Of Art, Design & Computer Graphics (6 Months)
- Preface
- Principles of Design
- Sketching
- Still life
- Cartoon Drawing
- Digital illustration
- Computer Graphics
- Human Figure Study
- Anatomy study
- Animal Study (Skeleton)
- Perspective Study
- Colour Theory
- Story
- Character design
- Master Layout Design
- Layout & Background
Module 02 : 2D Digital Animation (6 Months)
- Video Editing
- Audio Editing
- Storyboard
- Animatic
- Stopmotion
- Digital 2D Animation
- Acting for Animation
- Bio-Mechanics / Organic Animation (Digital)
- Special effects (Digital)
Career Avenues
After successful completion of the said program, a student is eligible for following job categories.
- Pre-production artist
- Character designer
- Storyboard artist
- Layout / background artist
- Art director
- 2D Animator
- Visualizers
Frequently Asked
Questions
ZICA’s 2D Animation course covers the fundamentals of animation, character design, storyboarding, digital illustration, animation principles, character movement, expressions, and visual storytelling. Students also work on practical projects to develop their creative and technical animation skills.
During the 2D Animation course at ZICA, students get practical exposure to industry-relevant software used for digital illustration, character creation, animation, and compositing. The software training helps students create professional 2D animation projects and build a strong portfolio.
Yes, beginners can join the 2D Animation course at ZICA without prior professional experience. The course starts with basic drawing, design, and animation concepts and gradually introduces advanced techniques, allowing students to develop their skills step by step.
The duration of the 2D Animation course at ZICA depends on the program and curriculum selected. Students receive structured training covering animation concepts, software, creative skills, and practical projects. Contact the ZICA centre for the latest course duration and batch details.
After completing a 2D Animation course, students can explore career opportunities as 2D Animators, Character Designers, Storyboard Artists, Illustrators, Animation Artists, and Motion Graphics Artists. The skills can be applied in animation studios, advertising, media, gaming, digital content, and other creative industries.