CARRERA DE ESPECIALIZACIÓN

ANIMACIÓN 2D

CARRERA DE ESPECIALIZACIÓN

ANIMACIÓN 2D

Fechas

De octubre a junio

Titulación

Titulación oficial francesa – Nivel 6 europeo (EQF) RNCP 38518

Modalidad

Presencial

Campus

Barcelona / Madrid

Idioma

Español

Prácticas en empresas

equivalente a 600 horas

Duration

4 years

Módulos y Workshops

a cargo de profesionales del sector

SPECIALISATION COURSE IN 2D ANIMATION

Train in a 2D animation degree that prepares you for the real challenges of the industry. Master the main 2D animation software and develop animated characters and settings for films, series, and video games.

This digital animation degree will allow you to turn your talent into a profession with a future, in an environment that combines creativity with the most advanced technology. sector.

Be part of the future of digital animation!

According to the White Book of Animation, promoted by the Quirino Awards, the Ibero-American animation sector has maintained its production rate at 100% in recent years, thus generating new opportunities for artists and creators.

Throughout the training, you will learn traditional and digital animation techniques, character design, composition, and visual storytelling. In addition, you will acquire key skills in illustration, storyboarding, and editing, essential for communicating your ideas professionally and creatively.

Our program is designed for you to learn from the ground up to specialization, understanding the entire production process and developing both artistic and technical skills.

Starting in the second year, students can specialize in the most in-demand areas of the industry, such as 2D/3D Animation, 3D Generalist or Video Games.

PRACTICAL METHODOLOGY IN LIDEM

METHODOLOGY AND OBJECTIVES

We work in small classes to ensure personalized training for each student while fostering teamwork and creativity. We apply a dynamic methodology that prioritizes the practical application of acquired learning and teaches students to apply it with rigor and dedication.

1.

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Acquire a comprehensive artistic and technical background in the world of 2D animation to successfully tackle any professional project.

2.

WORK GUIDANCE

96% of our graduates enter the workforce after studying 2D animation with us, thanks to our strong industry connections.

3.

CONNECTION WITH THE INDUSTRY

Renowned international studios collaborate with our school in updating our pedagogical project and recruiting our students.

4.

PRACTICAL TRAINING

Based on projects that replicate a real studio environment and foster teamwork, leadership skills, and creativity.

30 años FORMANDO TALENTO en animación

PROGRAM – Bachelor in 2D/3D Animation and Video Games

1ST COURSE

SUBJECTS

  • 3D Animation: Learn to use Autodesk Maya software efficiently and fluently. Create animations of small objects and bipedal characters.
  • 2D Animation: Acquire a solid technical foundation in 2D animation. Learn how to use Toon Boom Harmony software and create small animations.
  • Art Composition
  • Artistic Drawing: Acquisition of basic fundamentals of artistic drawing, perspective, and anatomy.
  • Image Composition and Narrative
  • 3D Generalist
  • Visual Culture
  • Digital Imaging
  • Character Design
  • 3D Sculpting

2ND COURSE

SUBJECTS – PRE-SPECILIZATION 2D/3D ANIMATION

  • 2D Animation: Acquisition of advanced mastery of Toon Boom Harmony software and creation of complex animations. Introduction to character cut-outs and rigging.
  • 3D Animation: Acquire knowledge about body mechanics, arcs, and rotations.
  • Artistic Drawing
  • Stop Motion
  • Storyboard
  • Animation Culture
  • Post-Production: Learn how to use Adobe After Effects software to create professional effects and animations on audiovisual material.
  • Concept Art (Digital Painting)
  • 2D Layout
  • Specialty Project

3RD COURSE

SUBJECTS – 2D/3D ANIMATION SPECILIZATION

  • 2D Animation: Improvement in the use of specific software. Introduction to acting, facial expressions, and character biomechanics.
  • Film Production
  • Cut-out Animation
  • Acting Workshop
  • Storyboard
  • Acting for Animators
  • Script
  • Showreel
  • Company Internships

4TH COURSE

SUBJECTS – 2D/3D ANIMATION SPECIALIZATION

  • TFG
  • 2D animation: Perfecting the technique to reach an optimal level of competence.
  • Film production
  • Cut out animation
  • Showreel
  • Acting for animators
  • Business practices

OUTPUTS PROFESSIONAL

2D Animator

Design the visual narrative of a story through the storyboard. It defines the shot sequence, the composition, and the camera movements, and is a key element in the pre-production phase.

Storyboard artist

Design the visual narrative of a story through a storyboard. It defines the sequence of shots, composition, and camera movements, and is a key element in the pre-production phase.

Digital Ink & Paint Artist

A professional in charge of digitally inking and coloring the drawings in a 2D animation production. This role is essential in the traditional digital animation pipeline, especially in series, films, and animated shorts that use the frame-by-frame drawing style.

Layout artist

This is the professional responsible for visually planning and structuring each scene before it moves on to animation. Their role is to define the composition, framing, perspective, character and background placement, and camera movements (when applicable) based on the script and storyboard.

Clean-up artist

This professional is responsible for refining the drawings made during the animation stage, ensuring that each stroke is clean, consistent, and in line with the production’s visual style. They work on the animators’ rough sketches, defining the final lines that will later be colored.

Cut-out animator

The cut-out animator designs and creates the cut-out elements of the character, whether in physical or digital form. They then manipulate these parts to generate movements, adjusting them so that the character moves smoothly and naturally.

2D VFX artist

A professional who specializes in creating animated visual effects that enrich and complement the main action of a scene. He designs and animates 2D visual effects that interact with characters, objects, and backgrounds.

2D Animation Director

Responsible for supervising and guiding the entire animation process in a 2D production (such as films, series, short films, video games or advertising), ensuring that the result is coherent, expressive and of high quality, following the vision of the general or creative director.

STUDENT PROJECTS

IMPACT PORTFOLIOS

Portfolios that open doors in the animation sector.

 

Discover the best digital animation projects: Showreels from our students specializing in 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Concept Art, 3D Animation, and Video Games.

2D ANIMATION TEACHERS

Historias reales de alumnos L’Idem

Nuestra tasa de inserción laboral del 96% y los reconocimientos que consiguen nuestros alumnos por su trabajo: premios y nominaciones (Goya, Annie Awards, BAFTA, Oscars…), nos convierte en un trampolín de artistas que hoy sobresalen en estudios y producciones reconocidas mundialmente.

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PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES

Who can study 2D Animation at L’idem?

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Esta formación está diseñada para:

  • – Estudiantes con Bachillerato o CFGS que desean profesionalizarse en animación.
    – Personas con pasión por el dibujo y la animación digital que buscan dominar Toon Boom, storyboard y software de producción.
    – Aquellos interesados en integrarse desde el inicio en un entorno formativo profesional y creativo.
How long is the 2D Animation program at L'Idem School and how is it structured?

La Carrera de Animación 2D en L’Idem School tiene una duración de 4 años académicos, estructurados en bloques anuales de 60 créditos ECTS. El programa incluye clases teóricas, talleres prácticos y proyectos profesionales que simulan el flujo real de estudios de animación internacionales.

In what language are 2D animation courses taught at L’Idem School?

La Carrera de Animación 2D en L’Idem School Barcelona y Madrid se imparte en español, con acceso a recursos complementarios en inglés y francés. Esta orientación trilingüe permite una preparación sólida para integrarse en estudios tanto nacionales como internacionales.

What teaching methodology does the 2D animation degree at L’idem School use?

Nuestra metodología se basa en el enfoque “learning by doing”, combinando teoría con proyectos reales. En L’Idem Creative Arts School, formarás parte de equipos multidisciplinares y trabajarás con las mismas herramientas que utilizan los estudios profesionales de animación 2D.

What official qualification do you obtain upon completion of your 2D animation studies?

Al finalizar los estudios se obtiene una titulación oficial francesa – Nivel 6 europeo (EQF) RNCP 38518.

What are the career opportunities for the 2D Animation Degree from L’Idem?

Los graduados en Animación 2D pueden desempeñarse en roles como:

  • Animador/a 2D
  • Storyboard artist
  • Layout artist
  • Character designer
  • Artista de efectos visuales 2D (VFX)
  • Director/a de animación o supervisor/a de producción

Puedes consultar todas las salidas profesionales aquí.

Does the 2D Animation program include internships in companies?

Sí. A partir del tercer año, realizarás entre 600 y 900 horas de prácticas profesionales en estudios de animación. Gracias a la red internacional de L’Idem Creative Arts School, podrás acceder a oportunidades en empresas como Ubisoft, Illumination Mac Guff, Ghost VFX, DreamWorks, entre otras.

Can I change campuses during my 2D Animation studies?

Sí, el programa permite movilidad entre campus (Barcelona, Madrid y Francia) durante los años académicos. Esta opción te permite enriquecer tu experiencia y adaptarte a diferentes entornos educativos internacionales dentro de L’Idem School.

What is the employability rate for graduates of the 2D Animation program at L'idem School?

El 96 % de los egresados del programa de animación 2D encuentran empleo en el sector creativo en los primeros seis meses tras titularse, gracias a una formación orientada a la industria y al acompañamiento en la inserción laboral por parte de L’Idem School.

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