Course Detail
2D Animations Course
This course is a complete training program where you will learn everything about 2D, 3D, and visual effects used in animation and film.
You will start by learning how to create 2D animations using both hand-drawn and digital methods.
Then, you'll move on to basic 3D digital art and later learn advanced 3D animation and character animation.
In the final part of the course, you'll explore important tools like dynamics, tracking, and visual effects — the same techniques used in movies and animation studios.

Professional Program In 2D Animation (12 Months)
Learn From Professionals
This program is designed based on the current industry demand for skilled 2D Animators. Good drawing skills are required to join this 2D Character Animation Course. Students will learn every aspect of 2D Animation filmmaking — from Pre-production, Production to Post-production. The journey starts with fundamentals of Art and Design through manual drawing, followed by character design, background painting, character animation, and audio-video editing using advanced digital tools.
Become A Professional Artist
A structured assessment process ensures students are recognized as skilled professionals in the animation industry. ZICA's dedicated placement cell provides job assistance to students across the country. 2D Animation Institute in Noida is equipped with high-end 2D animation facilities, 3D software, Visual FX Labs, and the latest Imaging Technologies — giving students a complete learning environment.
Be Industry Ready
Students graduate with a strong portfolio that includes Digital Paint, Matte Paint, Character Design, and 2D digital animation work. This portfolio acts as a direct gateway to enter the animation industry with confidence.
Program Highlights
- Increase design and visualization skills
- Learn complete 2D Production Pipeline
- Continuous evaluation through competitions and activities
- Placement support
Module 01: Fundamental Of Arts, Design And Computer Graphics (6 Months)
- Preface
- Principle of Design
- Sketching
- Still life
- Cartoon Drawing
- Digital illustration
- Computer Graphics
- Human Figure Study
- Anatomy study
- Animal Study (Skeleton)
- Perspective Study
- Colour Theory
- Story
- Character design
- Master Layout Design
- Layout & Background
Module 02: 2D Digital Animations (6 Months)
- Video Editing
- Audio Editing
- Storyboard
- Animatic
- Stopmotion
- Digital 2D Animation
- Acting for Animation
- Bio-Mechanics / Organic Animation (Digital)
- Special effects (Digital)
Career Avenues
After successful completion of the said program, a student is eligible for following job categories.
- Pre-production artist
- Character designer
- Storyboard artist
- Layout / background artist
- Art director
- 2D Animator
- Visualizers
Frequently Asked Questions

Are drawing skills compulsory for doing the Animation program?
For 2D animation drawing skills is a must. If you are more interested in the 3D animation, then you will suffice without drawing.
Which course I should prefer after Grade 12th?
After 12th you should opt for a career-oriented program. The duration of the program should be 2 years or more.
What type of Courses available at ZICA? What is the difference between 1 Year & 2 Year Program?
ZICA has programs from 2D animation, 3D animation, Visual Effects, Graphic design, Web design, Interior design, Fashion Design etc. The duration of the program varies from 3 months to 3 years.
Two-to-three-year programs are career oriented and comprehensive programs for 10

