In-depth course on animation - free course from GeekSchool, training 8 months, Date: December 3, 2023.

Teaching since 2007, 13 years of experience in 3D modeling. Has an artistic and pedagogical education

Teaching since 2007, 16 years of experience in animation. Knowledgeable in screenwriting, directing and special effects. Trained as a screenwriter and animation designer

Module 1. 2D Animation Basics

• Principles of creating frame-by-frame animation

• Scene assembly

• Working with an animatic - a draft of a cartoon

Profession: 2D animator

Projects: cartoon storyboard and gif with moving objects,
characters and background

Module 2. 3D Animation Basics

• Frame composition and editing

• Stages of creating an animated 3D scene

• 3D character modeling and animation

Professions: 3D modeler and animator

Projects: An animatic of the cartoon with voice acting, as well as a 3D splash screen, model and character animation

Module 3. Advanced 3D work

• Creating a movable character skeleton

• Sculpting and drawing key character poses

• Working with materials, lighting and rendering

Professions: motion designer, visualizer, motion setup specialist

Projects: a video of created works, scenes with characters and logos for the screensaver

Module 4. Creating a cartoon according to your own idea

• Development of idea and script

• Working with color and shape, frame composition

• Working with blanks and effects for the cartoon

Professions: screenwriter, director, editor, special effects specialist

Project: ready-made cartoon

Module 5. Teamwork

• Distribution of roles

• Creating a cartoon in a team

• Portfolio preparation and summary

• Presentation of final projects

Professions: effects, background, character animator

Project: team-developed cartoon