2D
Animation
2D Animation
The 2D Animation course is designed for those who want to fully learn the fundamentals and basics of animation. The course is rich in practical exercises and ensures comprehensive preparation for junior animators.
The 2D Animation course is aimed at anyone who wants to acquire specific knowledge and skills in a short space of time. The course aims to equip professionals with the necessary skills to independently create simple animations in TV Paint. In particular, after completing the course, graduates will be able to apply the basic principles of animation, plan and execute a complete animated scene and use TV Paint to draw, colorize, assemble and render the final product/animated scene.
Software used during the course:
TV Paint, Adobe After Effects
Minimum technical requirements:
Any combination of a computer and a drawing tablet for digital drawing or an iPad with a pen or other Android tablet with a stylus.
Meetings for the course will take place in person at Studio Animatory.
Natia Nikolashvili
Animator, Director @ Animatory
About Instructor
Natia Nikolakashvili is an animation director and animator. Natia has extensive experience in animation production, working on both commercial short projects and festival animation films.
For three months, Natia will mentor the Animation Directing course. This will be an intensive, student-centered, and practical process, where theoretical components will be combined with personalized feedback, creative freedom, and hands-on tasks that simulate real production workflows.
Drawing from her professional experience, Natia will guide students in developing their own film concepts — helping them think clearly, concisely, and cinematically, from narrative structure and character development to storytelling style and visual presentation. Under her mentorship, students will gain a deep understanding of the directorial approaches essential for preparing a high-quality animated film, culminating in a fully developed, professional-level film pitch/project ready to enter the production phase.