Master the 12 Principles of Animation
Learn the Art of Bringing Characters to Life
2D Animation Fundamentals
See how QUED-UP students transform ideas, drawings, and imagination into animated stories.
At QUED-UP, students don’t just learn animation software — they learn the foundational techniques used by professional animators across film, television, gaming, and digital media.
In this interactive course, students explore the legendary 12 Principles of Animation, the same core concepts developed by Disney animators and still used today by major studios like Pixar and The Walt Disney Company.
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Using beginner-friendly professional tools like Anime Studio Pro 8, students will create original animations while learning how movement, timing, emotion, and storytelling work together to make characters feel believable and engaging.
What Students Will Learn
The 12 Principles of Animation including:
- Squash & Stretch
- Anticipation
- Timing & Spacing
- Follow Through
- Exaggeration
- Staging
- Appeal
- Storyboarding and animation planning
- Keyframing and scene setup
- Character movement and walk cycles
- Facial expressions and emotional acting
- Animation workflow and production fundamentals
- Creative storytelling through motion
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Why It Matters
Animation teaches more than drawing — it teaches storytelling, problem-solving, creativity, and digital production skills. Students gain confidence by turning their ideas into real animated content while building a strong foundation for future pathways in animation, design, gaming, film, and creative technology careers.
This course is part of QUED-UP’s mission to empower youth through STEAM education, career exploration, and hands-on creative technology experiences.
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