Welcome to the Comprehensive Animation Bootcamp, where you’ll master the timeless “12 Principles of Animation” that have shaped the world of motion-based media since their codification by Disney animators Ollie Johnston and Frank Thomas in the 1981 classic, The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation. These principles continue to influence animation and design, maintaining their relevance in the industry nearly four decades later.

Understanding the 12 Principles: These foundational concepts are not just historical footnotes but active tools used daily in studios and classrooms worldwide. Despite technological advancements and evolving creative techniques, these principles remain integral to modern animation practices, evident in everything from blockbuster movies to intricate web designs.

Meet Your Instructor: Roby Daly

Robyn Daly, Co-Head of Animation at Mann Made, brings her extensive expertise and passion for visual storytelling to guide you through each principle with practical insights and applications. Known for her dynamic teaching style and deep industry knowledge, Robyn will help you elevate your animation skills swiftly and effectively.

Course Modules

• Introduction to Animation Principles: Overview of the 12 principles and their historical significance.
• Squash and Stretch: Learn how to apply this principle to give a sense of weight and flexibility to your animated objects.
• Anticipation and Staging: Techniques to prepare the audience for action and present it in the most impactful way.
• Straight Ahead Action and Pose to Pose: Explore these contrasting approaches to animation to find your style.
• Follow Through and Overlapping Action: Master these techniques to bring more realism to your animations.
• Slow In and Slow Out: Control the timing of your animations for smoother action sequences.
• Arcs, Secondary Action, and Timing: Learn how these principles interplay to create natural and engaging animations.
• Exaggeration, Solid Drawing, and Appeal: Add personality and style to make your animations stand out.

Practical Assignments and Feedback

Throughout this course, you will undertake various animation exercises that apply these principles. Each lesson culminates in a practical assignment that will be critiqued by Robyn, receiving a pass or fail grade to ensure mastery. You are encouraged to resubmit until you pass, ensuring a thorough understanding of each principle.

Certification and Portfolio Enhancement

Upon successfully passing all lessons, you will earn the 12 Principles of Animation Badge, a distinguished recognition of your skills. This badge will be added to your portfolio to showcase your expertise to potential employers and collaborators.

Join our Animation Bootcamp and transform your understanding and execution of animation. Start your journey with Robyn Daly and unlock the full potential of these fundamental animation principles to create captivating, professional-grade animations.