Build a strong foundation in 2D and 3D animation with this beginner-friendly course on the 12 Principles of Animation, taught by Alex Ferreira Simões. Whether you're starting your animation journey or looking to strengthen your character animation skills, you'll learn the fundamental principles that professional animators use to create expressive, believable, and engaging movement.

Explore all 12 principles of animation through expert-led lectures, practical demonstrations, and hands-on assignments. Learn how to create compelling poses, master timing and spacing, apply squash and stretch, use anticipation and follow-through, develop rhythm and overlapping action, and understand weight, arcs, exaggeration, and staging. You'll also learn how to analyze animation references and apply these principles through practical exercises, culminating in a complete animation coursework reel. By the end of the course, you'll have a stronger understanding of animation fundamentals and the skills to bring characters to life with greater clarity, personality, and impact.

About the Instructor: Alex Ferreira Simões is a Senior Gameplay Animator and Head of Education at Agora Community, with professional experience in feature animation, video games, and television.