Dermot O’Connor Animation Courses

Master the art of animation with Dermot O’Connor’s Animation Courses, a comprehensive collection of educational resources designed to help aspiring and experienced artists develop their animation skills, strengthen their artistic foundations, and bring characters to life. Learn from the experience of a professional animator through practical lessons covering classical animation principles, 2D character animation, drawing techniques, movement, timing, and storytelling. These courses combine traditional animation knowledge with modern digital workflows, helping you understand not only how to animate, but also why certain techniques make animation more expressive, dynamic, and believable.

What You’ll Learn

• 21 Foundations of Animation – Master essential principles for creating stronger and more appealing animation.
• Character Animation – Develop expressive characters with convincing poses, gestures, and movement.
• Walk Cycles & Body Mechanics – Create natural, stylized character movements.
• Timing & Spacing – Improve the rhythm, flow, and weight of animated actions.
• Hair & Clothing Animation – Add secondary motion, overlap, and follow-through.
• Character Drawing – Strengthen silhouettes, proportions, expressions, and visual appeal.
• Digital Animation Workflows – Explore practical techniques for creating animation with digital tools.
• Animation Production Techniques – Learn planning methods, technical principles, and workflow tips for more efficient production.