2D Animation with Toon Boom Harmony (evening - online)
2D Animation with Toon Boom Harmony (evening - online)
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Course details
Location
Live online
Start date
6th March 2025
Duration
10 weeks
Mode of study
Part time (Thursday evening: 7pm-10pm)
Fees
£950
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Course overview
Animators, it’s time to take it to the next level
2D Animation with Toon Boom Harmony is a 10-week online introduction to the basics of locomotion and mechanics in animation. This course will enable students to learn the basics of 2D animation using Toon Boom Harmony, with no prior knowledge of the software required.
You will be expected to attend an evening class one night a week, and will be set simple projects to do from home. You will also have the opportunity to develop your portfolio or demo reel ensuring you are studio ready on completion of the course.
Why choose this course
Ranked 3rd in the UK – and 8th in Europe in the Animation Career Review’s school ranking
Industry briefs – work on industry-standard briefs and experience real-life scenarios, just like in a professional studio
Professional input – our advisory board of experts, from the likes of DNEG (Avengers: Endgame and Oscar-winning Dune), Cinesite (Iwájú and Thor: Love and Thunder) and Netflix, help keep this degree up to date. You will also receive feedback on some of your work from industry professionals
Successful alumni – you'll join our community of thousands of Escapees, many of whom have gone on to work at some of the world’s top studios. 47 Escapees worked on Avengers: Endgame, 28 on Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore and 16 on Stranger Things
Industry-standard software – you'll learn using professional software ToonBoom Harmony
Fast-track learning – studying a short course allows you to learn new skills quickly, in a fast-paced environment, so you can start applying for jobs as soon as you’ve completed the programme
Intensive training – we pack a lot into a few evening classes, and we recommend that you work outside of classes for an extra few hours per week to complete your assignments
Flexibility – study live online and in the evening to fit the course around your professional and personal life and other commitments
Strong portfolio – along with an Escape Studios Certificate of Completion, you'll leave with strong creative and technical skills and great pieces for your portfolio
Small class sizes – a convivial environment allows students to assist and inspire one another and benefit from personalised feedback from tutors.
Course modules
User interface and setup
Animation basics - the bouncing ball
Rigging basics 1
Rigging basics 2
Locomotion cycles
Advanced locomotion
Final project - planning
Final project - development
Final project - submission
Demo reel
More information
Minimum requirements
We welcome and encourage applications from students with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
To study this short course, you must:
Be over 18
Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
Feel comfortable using a computer.
If you’d like to discuss your circumstances before applying, contact us!
We can provide remote access to our workstations during teaching time. Due to availability restrictions, we highly advise you to have your own set up at home to study in your own time.
More things you’ll need:
A strong internet connection
Cloud storage or external hard drive to back up your work, 1TB+ recommended
A three-button mouse or graphics tablet. Please note, the Wacom Intuos Pro range of tablets have the best support for our remote desktop software and provide the best experience.
A computer microphone (and optionally a webcam)
Note-taking materials.
If you have any questions about learning online or if you need help with what to buy, get in touch at hello@escapestudios.ac.uk.
To apply, complete the relevant online application form linked below:
Our Admissions Team will get in touch to take you through the next steps.
If you have any questions about your application or our entry requirements, get in touch!
As part of the application process, you will need to agree to our terms and conditions for your place on the course to be secured.
Fees
Live online: £950
Payment plans
We offer payment plan options for all courses. Following an initial deposit at registration stage, your chosen payment plan will break down your remaining fees into up to three instalments, to be paid before the end of the course.
Visit our admissions page for any questions about fees, funding and payment plans.
We pack a lot into each class of our evening courses, to be able to offer a learning option that is more flexible and fits in with your personal and work life. This means that contact time with your tutors will be intense learning and hands on. To make the most of this course, we recommend that you spend at least 10 hours working on your projects or practising your new skills in your own time each week.
Toon Boom Harmony
You’ll leave with an Escape Studios Certificate of Achievement, along with strong creative and technical skills and some great pieces of work for your portfolio. Ready to apply for jobs in the industry!
Some of the opportunities you can consider once you’ve finished your studies include:
Junior 2D Animator
Storyboard Artist
Editorial Assistant for Animation
Production Assistant
Our students have gone to work as both specialist and generalist artists in the animation industry, including 2D animation for films, TV shows, games and commercials.
Read some of our animation Escapee success stories.
Check out our Careers Guide for more information about career opportunities and progression routes.
Why Escape Studios?
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Meet our industry-experienced tutors
They all have industry experience and are experts in their fields. They are certified trainers for Autodesk Maya. They’ve worked at studios including Walt Disney, DreamWorks and Framestore, on credits including The Lion King, Godzilla and Doctor Strange.
Student showcase
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Escape Studios gave me the tools, and the environment that I needed to learn a new skill. I could then take those tools and push on, knowing that I was always going to start from a solid foundation.
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