Using shape and drawing tools

Working with fills, strokes, and colours

Editing and transforming artwork

Organising artwork on the stage

Frames, keyframes, and layers

Using the timeline for animation

Layer types and organisation

Managing animation timing

Creating frame-by-frame animations

Onion skinning and motion flow

Basic character or object animation

Improving movement and timing

Understanding symbols and instances

Creating graphic and movie clip symbols

Using motion tweens

Reusing and editing animated elements

Introduction to buttons

Simple rollover and click interactions

Understanding basic interactivity workflows

Knowing the limits of beginner-level interaction

Adding and formatting text

Animating text elements

Using text for banners and digital content

Managing fonts and readability

Importing images and audio

Using external assets in animations

Managing libraries

Asset organisation best practices

Exporting for HTML5 Canvas

Exporting GIFs and video formats

Choosing the right output for different platforms

Testing exported animations

Naming conventions and layer organisation

Keeping files clean and manageable

Avoiding common beginner mistakes

Preparing files for updates or reuse

Creating a simple animated project

Applying drawing and animation techniques

Reviewing and improving animations

Q&A and workflow discussion

Confidence using Adobe Animate

Ability to create simple animations for web and digital use

Understanding beginner animation workflows

Skills applicable to projects in Belfast, Dublin, and across the UK