The Presidency School of Design (SOD) organised a full-day 2D Masterclass on the Traditional Animation Process for second-semester Multimedia students as part of the course BSM2001: Introduction to 2D Animation. The hands-on masterclass introduced learners to the fundamental principles of traditional cell animation, including movement, timing, frames and visual storytelling. Through practical exercises and expert guidance, students developed a foundational understanding of animation workflows while exploring animation as both a creative discipline and a potential career pathway.

 

Mr Midhun K. Benny

 

2D Animator and Visual Storyteller

 

Freelance Animator

 

Date of Conduct

 

16 February 2026

 

Duration

 

10.00 am – 4.00 pm (6 hours)

 

Mode

 

Offline

 

Venue

 

Presidency University, Bengaluru – Presidency School of Design

 

School

 

Presidency School of Design (SOD)

 

Target Audience

• Second-semester B.Des Multimedia students
• Design students interested in animation and visual storytelling
• Faculty members
• Learners aspiring to careers in animation, gaming and digital media

Learning Outcomes

 

Participants were able to:

• Understand the fundamental principles of traditional 2D animation.
• Explore movement, timing and frame sequencing in animation production.
• Apply basic animation techniques through practical exercises.
• Develop visual storytelling skills using sequential imagery.
• Recognise animation as a creative and professional career pathway.

Key Topics Covered

• Traditional cell animation
• Principles of 2D animation
• Movement and timing
• Frame-by-frame animation
• Sequential image creation
• Visual storytelling
• Animation workflows
• Creative exploration through practical exercises

Mr Midhun K. Benny is a freelance 2D Animator and Visual Storyteller with expertise in traditional animation techniques, character animation and visual narrative development. He has worked on creative animation projects that combine artistic expression with industry-standard production practices. Passionate about animation education, he regularly conducts workshops and masterclasses to introduce students to the foundations of classical animation and visual storytelling. His teaching approach emphasises experiential learning, enabling learners to understand movement, timing, composition and sequential art through hands-on practice. By bridging artistic creativity with technical proficiency, Mr Benny equips aspiring animators with the essential skills required to pursue careers in animation, multimedia, gaming and other creative industries.

 

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