Animation   

This course offers a deep dive into digital animation and interactive media, teaching you how to create engaging animations and interactive content using Adobe Animate. You will also prepare for the Animate certification exam and a career in animation and multimedia design.

This Adobe Animate course is a thorough exploration into the vibrant world of digital animation and interactive media, catering to both novices and seasoned animators. It covers everything from basic interface navigation to advanced animation techniques. You will learn to craft compelling animations, design detailed characters, and incorporate sound and video, all while utilizing Animate's robust toolset. Furthermore, the course introduces scripting, enabling the addition of interactivity to animations.

This online animation course guides you through creating and managing symbols, mastering a spectrum of animation techniques from frame-by-frame animation to tweening and motion edits, and perfecting character design. Advanced topics such as rotoscoping, rigging with the Bone Tool, and adding interactivity with ActionScript or JavaScript will also be covered by learning Adobe Animate. This educational journey ensures the acquisition of skills necessary for integrating audio and video into animations, applying filters, and producing content for HTML5 Canvas and WebGL, thereby broadening the scope of web animation capabilities.

By the end of the course, you will be well-prepared to pass the Animate certification exam and for a career in the animation industry, equipped with a deep understanding of animation principles and best practices. Your curriculum is structured to offer a step-by-step guide through the animation process, from basic drawing and animation techniques to complex character design and interactivity scripting. Hands-on exercises and practical applications reinforce learning, enabling you to apply concepts in real-world settings and open up new opportunities in the fields of animation and multimedia design.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 11.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Animate (not included in enrollment).
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

1. Introduction to Animate
1. Animate Home Screen
2. Creating New Documents
3. Drawing Basic Shapes
4. Animate Interface
5. Tools
6. Properties
7. Libraries
8. The Timeline
9. Navigating a Document
10. Rulers, Guides, and Grids
11. Setting Preferences
2. Animation Basics
1. Symbols
2. Types of Symbols: Graphic, Button, and Movie Clip
3. Creating Symbols
4. Creating Symbols and Adding Them to the Library (Exercise)
5. Editing Symbols
6. Edit a Symbol and Observe the Changes (Exercise)
7. Overview of Animation
8. Onion Skinning
9. Use Onion Skinning to Create a Smooth, Frame-by-Frame Animation (Exercise)
10. Introduction to Basic Movement: Timing, Weight, And Movement
11. Overview of Tweening
12. Shape Tween
13. Create a Shape Tween with a Symbol (Exercise)
14. Motion Tween
15. Create a Motion Tween with a Symbol (Exercise)
16. Understanding the Motion Editor Panel
17. Use the Motion Editor Panel to Modify a Tween (Exercise)
18. Apply Easing to Animation
19. Apply Easing to Animation to Create Natural Movement (Exercise)
20. Previewing an Animation
21. Preview and Test Your Animation (Exercise)
22. Saving and Exporting an Animation
23. Exporting Options
24. Export the Animation in Different Formats (Exercise)
3. Drawing Tools
1. Selection Tools
2. Brush Tools
3. Experimenting with Brush Tools on a Blank Canvas (Exercise)
4. The Pen Tool
5. Experimenting with the Pen Tool on a Blank Canvas (Exercise)
6. Shape Tools
7. Experimenting with the Shape Tools on a Blank Canvas (Exercise)
8. Color Tools
9. Modifying and Transforming Shapes
10. Draw Basic Shapes and Modify them using Transformation Tools (Exercise)
11. Layers and Symbols
12. Drawing a Simple Illustration (Exercise)
4. Character Design
1. Basic Illustration Principles
2. Introduction to Character Design
3. Drawing the Head
4. Draw the Character's Head (Exercise)
5. Drawing the Facial Features
6. Draw the Character's Facial Features (Exercise)
7. Drawing the Body
8. Draw the Character's Body (Exercise)
9. Arms and Hands
10. Draw the Character's Arms And Hands (Exercise)
11. Drawing the Legs and Feet
12. Draw the Character's Legs And Feet (Exercise)
13. Saving and Exporting Your Character
14. Save and Export Your Character (Exercise)
5. Advanced Techniques
1. Rotoscoping
2. Rotoscope a Short Video Clip (Exercise)
3. Utilizing Camera and Layer Depth Tools
4. Create a Scene with Depth using Camera and Layer Tools (Exercise)
5. ActionScript and JavaScript in Animate
6. Add Interactivity to an Animation with ActionScript or JavaScript (Exercise)
7. Sound and Video Integration in Animate
8. Incorporate Sound into an Animation (Exercise)
9. Sound Mixing and Scape Creation
10. Create a Basic Sound Mix and Scape for an Animation (Exercise)
11. Using the Bone Tool for Rigging
12. Rig a Character using the Bone Tool (Exercise)
13. Working with Motion Presets
14. Animate an Object using Motion Presets (Exercise)
15. Applying Filters and Blend Modes
16. Add Effects to an Animation with Filters and Blend Modes (Exercise)
17. The Art of Masking
18. Create an Animation with Masking Effects (Exercise)
19. Understanding HTML5 Canvas and WebGL Document Types
20. Create an Interactive Web Content with HTML5 Canvas (Exercise)
21. Publishing and Export Options in Animate
22. Publish an Animation in Various Formats (Exercise)
6. Working In The Animation Industry
1. Purpose, Audience, and Audience Needs
2. Communicating about Design Plans
3. Copyright, Permissions, and Licensing
4. Animation and Interactive Media Key Terminology
5. Basic Design Principles and Industry Best Practices
6. Animation and Interactive Media Principles

What you will learn

• Understand the basics of Adobe Animate's interface and tools for creating animations and interactive media
• Comprehend how to design characters and animate them effectively for various projects
• Discover techniques for integrating sound and video into your animations
• Perfect your scripting with ActionScript and JavaScript to add interactivity to your animations
• Grasp the scope of the Animate certification exam and how to prepare for it

How you will benefit

• Develop a solid understanding of the Adobe Animate interface and its functionalities
• Learn to create and manage different types of symbols for efficient animation workflows
• Master various animation techniques, including frame-by-frame animation, tweening, and motion editing
• Gain proficiency in character design, from basic sketching to detailed character creation
• Explore advanced animation techniques such as rotoscoping and rigging with the Bone Tool
• Understand how to add interactivity to animations using ActionScript or JavaScript
• Learn to integrate audio and video elements into animations for a richer experience
• Discover the art of masking and applying filters and blend modes to enhance animations
• Acquire skills in creating content for HTML5 Canvas and WebGL, expanding web animation capabilities
• Prepare for a career in the animation industry with an understanding of key principles and best practices