Enhance Your
2D Animation
Skills
The world of animation is a big one. Across multiple industries including film, advertising, video, television, games, software development, and so much more there is a demand for animators with the talent and training to impact their audiences.
If you are an animator looking to enhance your skills or perhaps change careers, the Certificate in 2D Animation from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division might be the perfect fit for you.
This program consists of 14 core courses providing a comprehensive overview of 2D animation, including traditional frame to frame animation as well as Flash animation. Starting from a strong foundation in Drawing for Animation, the student will then move on to making Storyboards and focusing on the Principles of 2D Animation, Advanced 2D Animation, Web Animation, and Flash.
Upon completion of the 2D Animation Certificate program, students will be able to develop and execute accurate freehand drawings, render textures and tones on human figures, draw expressive images of body language, with weight and balance.
Career Portrait
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Demand for multimedia artists and animators will increase as consumers continue to demand more realistic video games, movie and television special effects, and 3D animated movies. Additional job openings will arise from an increasing need for computer graphics in the growing number of mobile technologies. The demand for animators is also increasing in alternative areas such as scientific research and design services. Some lower priority animation has been offshored, negatively affecting employment of animators."
Furthermore, "Competition for jobs as artists and related workers will be keen because there are more qualified candidates than available jobs. Employers in all industries should be able to choose from among the most qualified candidates."
Accreditation
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).