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| Dates | Duration | Location | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (Intro): 17th–21st November Week 2 (Advanced ): 1st–5th December | Two weeks, full time. | Online | €600 |
Overview
Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet are delighted to present this practical, industry-informed workshop designed to upskill animators in the real-world use of Toon Boom Harmony, the industry-standard software used across 2D TV productions in Ireland and internationally.
Developed by CMAI in consultation with leading Irish studios, the course bridges the gap between third-level education and the expectations of a professional animation pipeline. Over the two weeks, participants will work through a series of guided classes and assignments, developing production-ready scenes with feedback from expert tutors currently working in the field.
What will this course cover?
- The fundamentals of Toon Boom Harmony
- Posing for animation
- Breakdowns: arcs and timing
- Polishing animation to studio-ready standard
- Scene prep and file management
- Basics of rigging
- Introduction to Compositing in Harmony
- Studio pipelines and production expectations
- Overview of post-production in 2D animation
- Introduction to sound and timing with audio
Participant profile
This course is ideal for recent graduates and early-career animators looking to gain confidence in Toon Boom Harmony and studio workflows. Participants must have a strong animation showreel and be resident in Ireland.
Tutor
Kyla Tomlinson
Kyla is a Scottish animator and creative based in Dublin with over 20 years of experience in 2D character animation across multiple studios. Known for her ability to capture character quickly and clearly, she has worked extensively in both production and training roles.
In recent years, Kyla has focused on mentoring early-career animators through in-studio training at Boulder Media and guest lecturing at universities across Ireland and Scotland. Her teaching style is approachable, engaging, and rooted in industry practice — with experience spanning assistant tutoring, workshop facilitation, and higher education.
Requirements
- A solid animation showreel
- Access to a computer/laptop and graphics tablet
- Stable internet connection
All other necessary software will be provided.
Venue/location
Online
Costs/fee
Normally, the course cost would be €1,000 per person. But Cultural & Creative Industries Skillnet can offer this course at the subsidised rate of €600 per person/member.
Dates and times of the course
- Week 1 (Intro): 17th–21st November
- Week 2 (Advanced): 1st–5th December
For any queries, please contact seansmith@furthr.ie
Please note that due to our funding requirements, registrations are currently only available to those resident in the Republic Of Ireland.
CCIS will generally only accept requests for cancellation refunds up to 5 working days before the training course commences. CCIS may allow for refunds outside of this on a case-by-case basis. Any request for a refund must be made via email to seansmith@furthr.ie & insert the course name in the subject line.