The program focuses on frame-by-frame 2D animation: idea, storyboard, motion, and post-production. It includes work with briefs, moodboards, and showreel preparation.
Language of course:
Ukrainian
Format of the event:
Online
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Animation is about motion, emotion, and narrative rhythm. 2D Animation covers frame-by-frame two-dimensional animation: from brief analysis and moodboard creation to storyboard, animatic, sound, and post-production. Lecturer: Oksana Kurmaz, independent animator and illustrator.
Who 2D animation suits and who it does not
Best fit for 2D Animation
- Illustrators and graphic designers who want to bring static artworks to life.
- Beginners in frame-by-frame animation and storytelling.
- Motion designers aiming to strengthen character-driven 2D acting.
- Artists seeking an authorial style in two-dimensional animation.
Not a fit
- Those expecting automation without manual frame-by-frame work.
- Those needing strictly 3D projects or a full VFX pipeline.
- Those not ready for pre-production stages (briefs, moodboards, storyboard).
2D animation: problems → learning goals
- Problem: Static illustrations fail to hold attention. Goal: Add motion via frame-by-frame and timing.
- Problem: Unclear tone and message. Goal: Shape the idea through brief and moodboard.
- Problem: Weak scene dramaturgy. Goal: Use storyboard and animatic to build rhythm.
- Problem: Inconsistent styles and techniques. Goal: Align character design, backgrounds, and motion into a cohesive style.
- Problem: Untidy final cut. Goal: Post-production: sound, color, final export, and showreel.
2D Animation vs alternatives
- Versus motion graphics (shape animation): 2D offers finer control of character acting and expression.
- Versus 3D: Lower setup for stylized scenes; less technical overhead, more manual frame-by-frame craft.
- Versus video editing: Full control over look and motion; longer timelines but flexible for illustrative stories.
- Versus stop-motion: Fewer physical resources; edits and iterations are simpler in a digital environment.
Outcomes in 2D Animation: what the program covers
Frame-by-frame 2D animation
- Principles of motion, spacing, arcs, extremes, in-betweens.
- Timing, smears, exaggeration for expressive poses.
Storyboarding for 2D
- Idea, message, briefs, and moodboards.
- Directorial storyboard and animatic for rhythm testing.
Design & post-production
- Character and scene design, settings and backgrounds.
- Editing, color, sound, titles, final export.
The program includes practical work on a short animated scene and preparing a showreel for a portfolio.
Lecturer for 2D Animation — Oksana Kurmaz
- Independent animator and illustrator with 8+ years in 2D.
- Collaborations: isdgroup, TED-Ed, Okean Elzy, OWSLA, Elohim.
- Jury: Linoleum 2023 (commercial animation), Animest 2022 (animated clips).
- Awards: Festival of Animation Berlin, Open Night 21, BRUKIVKA; Behance Review — Grand Prix in Visual Art.
Course Description
LecturerOksana KurmazINDEPENDENT ANIMATOR AND ILLUSTRATOR
- For 8+ years she has been turning her drawings into animations with a unique style- when she gets tired of animating, she looks at plants while hiking and explores the city on rollerblades- has collaborated with the isdgroup agency, TED-Ed, the band Okean Elzy, the American label OWSLA, and the singer Elohim- was a member of the jury of the commercial animation competition at Linoleum 2023 and the animation clip competition Animest 2022- received awards at the Festival of Animation Berlin 2022, Open Night 21 2018, BRUKIVKA 2018- was a mentor at the SYAA workshop for young animation directors at the Animest festival- received the Behance Review - Grand Prix in Visual Art 2017 award
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