Intro to digital animation using Adobe Animate (Flash)

- Use the drawing tools in Animate CC
- Create drawn animations using keyframes
- Create animations using shape tweening to animate changes in shape
- Create animations using motion tweening to animate transformations
- Import video into Animate CC for reference and Rotoscoping
- Import sound and synch sound to animation in Animate CC
- Export animated sequences as QuickTime movies.
What previous students have achieved on this course: “I feel I have achieved quite a lot. I do use the program at home and have lots of fun with it. My most exciting achievement is being able to make my lifetime hobby of drawing mystical characters finally move.” AM
“I’ve learnt how to use the majority of tools in Animate and how to rotoscope and do all 3 tweens. This course has enabled me to find a new interest and potentially take it further.” RG
“Hopefully it will really benefit me… I’m hooked! Hoping to get into it as a career so this is a great start.” NF

There are no additional costs. It may be useful to bring a memory stick or portable hard drive – please note PC-formatted hard drives can be read by Apple Mac computers, but not written to. You will be advised on how to use a free online storage drive if this is preferable.

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If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy

You will be taught through a range of techniques including short lectures, demonstrations, practical exercises, group and individual assistance and hand-outs. Please note we will be using Apple Mac computers.
Homework might be set to inspire your work but is not compulsory.
It is recommended that to get the best out of the course you have the Adobe Animate CC software installed on your own computer to enable you to practise techniques outside of the lessons. You can download a trial version of the program, and may qualify for a student license of the software at a reduced price. Please check the Adobe website: to find out if you may be eligible.