This course provides instruction on creating animated 2.5D illustrations, covering workflows that combine 2D and 3D techniques. The curriculum explores the Blender interface, fundamental animation principles, polygonal modeling, and methods for migrating illustrations into 3D space. It details projection mapping and hand-painted texturing techniques using Blender alongside Photoshop.

The material examines shading techniques for stylized procedural effects like water, fire, and toon rendering. It also covers particle systems and volumetric shaders for environmental effects. Later sections instruct users on utilizing Grease Pencil tools for animation, converting Grease Pencil objects to meshes, and introductory concepts for Geometry Nodes. The course outlines distinct pipelines catering to different skill levels, from beginners drawing illustrations to experienced 3D artists.