In professional 2D feature and series production, Toon Boom Harmony is the dominant industry software, offering a robust, node-based system that blends traditional drawn animation with modern digital rigging and effects. Harmony’s technical strength lies in its comprehensive tools for cutout (puppet) rigging, its highly efficient bitmap and vector drawing capabilities, and its unique tools for camera movement and multi-plane composition. It is designed to handle high-volume, serialized animation projects.

Our 2D tracks prioritize deep technical proficiency in Harmony, teaching students to build complex, reusable character rigs with master controllers and warp deformers, maximizing asset reuse and animation speed. They learn about layering and hierarchy management within the node view to streamline complex scenes with effects and background elements, ensuring their final output is production-ready and easily integrated into the studio’s broader pipeline.