web_app/learning_paths/animation_LP001.json

{
  "id": "LP001",
  "title": "Visual Animation Certification Learning Path",
  "description": "A personalized learning path for beginners who prefer visual learning style to achieve certification in Animation.",
  "topic": "Animation",
  "expertise_level": "Beginner",
  "learning_style": "Visual",
  "time_commitment": "Minimal (1-2 hours per week)",
  "duration_weeks": 16,
  "goals": [
    "Achieve Certification in Animation"
  ],
  "milestones": [
    {
      "title": "Introduction to Animation Principles",
      "description": "Learn the fundamental principles of animation through visual examples and diagrams.",
      "estimated_hours": 10,
      "resources": [
        {
          "title": "The Animator's Survival Kit",
          "type": "Book",
          "link": "https://www.amazon.com/The-Animators-Survival-Richard-Williams/dp/086547897X",
          "style_score": 1
        },
        {
          "title": "12 Principles of Animation - YouTube Playlist",
          "type": "Video",
          "link": "https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bOh8btec4CXd2ya1NmSKpi92U_l6ZJd",
          "style_score": 1
        }
      ],
      "skills_gained": [
        "Understanding of basic animation principles"
      ]
    },
    {
      "title": "Software Tools for Animation",
      "description": "Explore animation software tools and their visual interfaces.",
      "estimated_hours": 15,
      "resources": [
        {
          "title": "Adobe Animate Tutorials",
          "type": "Online Course",
          "link": "https://helpx.adobe.com/animate/tutorials.html",
          "style_score": 1
        },
        {
          "title": "Toon Boom Harmony - Getting Started Guide",
          "type": "PDF",
          "link": "https://www.toonboom.com/resources/getting-started",
          "style_score": 1
        }
      ],
      "skills_gained": [
        "Familiarity with animation software tools"
      ]
    },
    {
      "title": "Character Design and Storyboarding",
      "description": "Learn character design and storyboarding techniques with visual examples.",
      "estimated_hours": 20,
      "resources": [
        {
          "title": "Character Design Course - Udemy",
          "type": "Online Course",
          "link": "https://www.udemy.com/course/character-design-for-animation/",
          "style_score": 1
        },
        {
          "title": "Storyboarding Essentials - Skillshare",
          "type": "Online Course",
          "link": "https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Storyboarding-Essentials-How-to-Create-a-Storyboard",
          "style_score": 1
        }
      ],
      "skills_gained": [
        "Character design skills",
        "Storyboarding skills"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "prerequisites": [
    "Access to a computer with internet connection",
    "Basic understanding of using computer applications"
  ],
  "total_hours": 45,
  "created_at": "2022-11-15"
}