You’ll need a computer to follow this course, a Windows PC is strongly recommended. If you’re using a MacBook, it can still work, but some of the free software and setup options shown in this course are only available on Windows.

Learn 2D animation from scratch and build a complete animation-ready character from start to finish.

This course focuses only on what you actually need to get results. You’ll set up the right tools, understand how animation works inside Adobe Animate, and learn the core skills that take you from beginner to creating real animations.

You’ll start by getting comfortable with the workspace, timeline, and essential tools, without being overwhelmed by unnecessary features. Then you’ll create your first simple animation to understand movement and timing.

From there, you’ll design and build your own character directly inside the software. You’ll break it into parts, organize it properly, and prepare it for animation.

You’ll also create eye movements and mouth shapes, so your character is ready for expressions and dialogue.

You’ll record and clean your voice using Audacity, sync it with your animation, and apply simple lip sync techniques. Then you’ll bring your character to life with basic movements, including gestures and a simple walk cycle.

You’ll learn how to build full scenes, animate interactions between characters, and use camera movement to make your animations feel more dynamic.

Finally, you’ll export your work properly using Adobe Media Encoder and optimize it for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, so your animation is ready to post.

By the end of this course, you won’t just understand animation, you’ll have created a complete animated video yourself, with a workflow you can repeat and improve on.

No fluff. Just what works.