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ArtsHigh School 4.8 · 5,500

Animation Basics

Bring drawings to life — frames, keyframes, timing, and the principles of motion.

Mr. Ryo Tanaka, Animator

Mr. Ryo Tanaka

Animator

Course progress0 / 3 lessons
1

Frames & Motion

How stills become movement.

6 min +40 XP2 quiz questions
2

Keyframes & Tweening

Key poses and the in-betweens.

6 min +40 XP2 quiz questions
3

Principles of Motion

Squash, stretch, and timing.

6 min +40 XP2 quiz questions

Common questions

Who is "Animation Basics" for?

It is written for learners at High School level (Grades 9–12), and for anyone older who wants a clear refresher on arts. Bring drawings to life — frames, keyframes, timing, and the principles of motion. There is no application or entry test — you can start the first lesson straight away.

How long does the course take?

There are 3 lessons totalling 18 minutes of reading and quizzes, laid out over 2 units. You can move at your own pace — progress is saved as you go.

What do I need to know before starting?

No prior coursework is assumed. The course opens with "Frames & Motion", covering frame rate and keyframes & tweening, so the foundations are built in rather than expected.

Is the course free?

Yes. Every course on Monster Class is completely free, with no credit card, trial period or paywall. Creating a free account simply saves your progress, XP and place on the leaderboard across devices.