2D Animation with Toon Boom Harmony (12 weeks)

Master the industry’s favourite 2D animation software: Toon Boom Harmony

2D Animation with Toon Boom Harmony is a 12-week classroom introduction to the basics of locomotion and mechanics in animation. This course is aimed at current Animators wanting to acquire 2D software skills. You will learn the basics of 2D Animation using the industry’s favourite platform, Toon Boom Harmony. No prior knowledge of the software is required.

Many studios in the UK are actively looking to recruit Toon Boom Harmony Animators. Our course will get you studio ready in 12 weeks. You will begin by learning the basics of locomotion and mechanics, learn character performance, and finally, develop a portfolio to showcase your work.

The course has been developed by our Head of Animation and industry veteran, Alex Williams.

Location: London campus
Start dates: TBC
Tuition fees: £7,995
Mode of study: Daytime (full-time)
Programme duration: 12 weeks
Entry requirements: Aged 18 or over, a good understanding of written and spoken English

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Industry feedback

We pride ourselves on our industry powered training, that's why we partner with some of the world's leading studios on all our Escape Studios daytime short courses (full-time). Previous partners for our Animation courses have included Pixar and Blue Zoo.

This is a great opportunity for you to receive industry standard critique from an expert in their field; personalised feedback will allow you to improve your work to guarantee it's studio ready.

Why choose this course?

This is a practical class focusing on industry-focused outcomes and taught by working professionals in the field.
This course will enable students to learn the basics of 2D animation, starting with no prior knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony. We keep our class sizes small so you’ll get plenty of 1-2-1 time with your tutor.
You’ll be taught by industry professionals who know what skills and experience are required in the animation industry, teaching you real-world tips and tricks.
Blue Zoo will be our main industry partner for this course and will provide feedback on your work as well as industry-focused insights.
Over the duration of the course, you’ll work on projects based on briefs given by industry professionals.

Module information

Week 1 - Introduction and assessment
Week 2 - Animation basics
Week 3 - Basic rigging and vectorizing
Week 4 - Animation with rig, starting up
Week 5 - Animation with rig, walk cycle
Week 6 - Animation with rig, acting
Week 7 - Advanced character animation
Week 8 - Animation reel groundwork
Week 9 - Animation reel work and feedback (1st pass)
Week 10 - Animation reel work and feedback (2nd pass)
Week 11 - Basic comping
Week 12 - Animation reel work polish and feedback

How to apply?

Entry requirements

We welcome and encourage applications from students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

To study an Escape Studios short course, you must:

Be over 18
Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
Feel comfortable using a computer

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Following your application, you will need to agree to our terms and conditions before your place on the course can be secured.

Where will this get me?

Fees and funding

Fees: £12,295

Payment Plan for UK students

Please contact Admissions to discuss a possible payment plan. Call on +44 (0)203 441 1303 or email admissions@escapestudios.com.

Funding for international students

We recommend you visit the UK Council for International Student Affairs website. The Council doesn’t provide funding directly, but it will give you all the information you need about studying and living in the UK, including visas and funding.

We do our best to find funding solutions for overseas students. For example:

If you’re from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh or Burma, you may be able to get funding from the Charles Wallace Trust, to help towards your living costs and educational development in the UK. Find out more at wallace-trusts.org.uk.

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We can help with any problems or questions you have with course fees and funding. Speak to one of our Applicant Advisors via phone or email today! Call us on +44 (0)203 441 1303 or email admissions@escapestudios.com.

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Industry partners and advisors influence everything we do, from the curriculum we teach and how it's delivered to our webinars and events.

We work alongside an impressive list of VFX, Games and Animation studios including Industrial Light & Magic, Framestore, Blue Zoo, MPC, Jellyfish Pictures, PlayStation London Studio and Creative Assembly and many more across all our courses at Escape Studios.

With exclusive professional feedback, intensive software training and much more, our industry-led courses give you up-to-the-minute, inspirational knowledge and experience, tailored to the work you’re passionate about. Our Escape Studios Alumni (Escapees) can be found working at a variety of studios including Pixar, MPC, Industrial Light & Magic, DNEG, Rockstar Games and Electric Theatre Collective.

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Industry-experienced tutors. Our tutors have worked at studios including DNEG, Walt Disney Animation, EA, Rebellion and Framestore and their credits include Captain America, Black Mirror and Bond: Spectre. They speak at international conferences, like B’Ars (Spain) and VIEW Conference (Italy), write for industry-recognised blog Befores&Afters, and are authorised trainers for software like Unreal Engine, Autodesk or Houdini.
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Industry partners. Our studio partners, including DNEG, Framestore and PlayStation London Studio, help design and develop our courses to make sure that what we teach is relevant to the current industry practices. You’ll also have access to events and webinars ran by our Student Experience team with industry speakers.

2D Animation with Toon Boom Harmony (12 weeks)

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