2D Animation Course in Dubai
This 2D Animation course in Dubai teaches how to plan, draw and animate characters and graphics for explainer videos, ads and short films.
About the 2D Animation course in Dubai
This 2D Animation course in Dubai teaches how to plan, draw and animate characters and graphics for explainer videos, ads and short films. It suits UAE illustrators, designers and beginners who want to bring artwork to life using digital tools.
2D animation brings drawings and graphics to life, either frame by frame or by moving digital rigs. It is used for explainer videos, advertising, games and entertainment.
Solve Tech's 2D Animation course in Dubai runs for 40 Hours, delivered online, offline and hybrid, with weekend and weekdays batches at our Deira centre near Al Rigga Metro. It suits creative professionals, students and career changers who want a portfolio of finished work. The emphasis is on doing the work, with a trainer beside you to correct mistakes as they happen. Learners often pair it with Adobe Premiere Pro or Autodesk Maya. Classroom learners come to Mabrooka Building 04 on Al Muraqqabat Road, a short walk from Al Rigga Metro Exit 2, and online learners follow the same syllabus live. You can compare every option under Designing courses. Send an enquiry to get the detailed outline, fee and upcoming batch schedule.
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Why Solve Tech
- Trainers from the fieldEngineers with design, contracting and facilities experience.
- Project-based learningYou complete the work yourself and your trainer reviews it.
- Flexible batchesWeekday, evening and weekend, in class or live online.
- KHDA-permitted instituteCourse completion certificate, with KHDA attestation for eligible courses.
- Central Deira locationNear Deira Clocktower and Al Rigga Metro Station, Exit 2.
- Honest course adviceAn advisor matches the course to your background.
What You Learn in the 2D Animation Course in Dubai
- Apply the core principles of animation
- Plan stories with scripts and storyboards
- Design simple characters and backgrounds
- Animate walk cycles and basic actions
- Create frame-by-frame and rigged animation
- Add lip sync and facial expression
- Combine layers, sound and music
- Export a finished short animation
Who Should Take the 2D Animation Course
- Illustrators and graphic designers
- Beginners with an interest in cartoons and film
- Marketing teams making explainer videos
- Students of art, media or game design
- Freelancers adding animation to their services
Tools Covered in the 2D Animation Course
- Adobe Animate
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Toon Boom Harmony
- Wacom drawing tablet
Benefits of the 2D Animation Training Course
- Animated explainers and ads are used by UAE brands, schools and tech firms.
- Lets small businesses produce short branded animation.
- A finished short film gives you portfolio material.
- Combines well with design and video editing skills.
- Opens freelance routes in explainer and social animation.
2D Animation Course Outline
Module 1: Principles of Animation
- Timing and spacing
- Squash, stretch and arcs
- Reading a simple animatic
Module 2: Pre-production
- Story and script
- Storyboards
- Character and background design
Module 3: Digital Drawing
- Tablet drawing skills
- Vector and raster workflow
- Preparing assets for animation
Module 4: Frame-by-Frame Animation
- Keyframes and in-betweens
- Walk and run cycles
- Bouncing ball and weight
Module 5: Rigged Animation
- Building a character rig
- Symbols and bone tools
- Reusing poses
Module 6: Sound and Lip Sync
- Reading dialogue tracks
- Mouth shapes
- Syncing music and effects
Module 7: Short Film Project
- Produce a short animation
- Review and revise
- Export and present
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Certificate
You receive a Solve Tech course completion certificate after the course and its assessment. KHDA-attested certificates are available for eligible courses. How our certificates work
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View allFAQ About 2D Animation Courses
How long is the 2D Animation course?
The 2D Animation course is 40 Hours.
Who should take the 2D Animation course?
Illustrators and graphic designers; Beginners with an interest in cartoons and film; Marketing teams making explainer videos; Students of art, media or game design; Freelancers adding animation to their services.
Which tools are covered in the 2D Animation course?
Adobe Animate, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Toon Boom Harmony, Wacom drawing tablet.
Do I need to be a good artist?
Drawing skill helps, but animation also relies on timing and planning. Drawing practice is built into the course.
Do I need a drawing tablet?
A tablet is useful but not required to begin. Tablets are available in class, and we explain what to buy if you want your own.
Is the 2D Animation course available online?
Delivery modes for this course: Online, Offline, Hybrid. Ask an advisor for the next batch in the mode you prefer.
Can I attend on weekends?
This course runs on: Weekend & Weekdays.
Where is the 2D Animation course held in Dubai?
At Solve Tech Training Institute, Office M09, Mabrooka Building 04, Al Muraqqabat Road, near Deira Clocktower. The nearest metro is Al Rigga Station, Exit 2.
What is the fee?
Fees depend on the format and batch. Send an enquiry to receive the current fee.
About Solve Tech Training Institute
Solve Tech Training Institute is a KHDA-permitted technical and occupational skills training centre in Deira, Dubai. We teach engineering, technical and professional courses in the classroom, live online and on site for companies, with trainers who work in the fields they teach. This page is published by the Solve Tech training team and was last updated in October 2026.
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Al Muraqqabat Road, near Deira Clocktower
Dubai, UAE
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