This lesson block paints a picture of the current state of the industry you will be entering into. By the end, you will have a firm understanding of available career paths in animation, the production pipeline, job market, pay rates, key software, and more!

(10 lessons)

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This lesson block provides  fundamental knowledge that will help drive your creative and technical know-how as an animator. This includes the history of animation, design theory, color and composition, principles of motion, anatomy, expression and more!

(15 lessons)

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This lesson block covers the entire 2D animation spectrum. Starting with Adobe After Effects for beginners, students will learn fundamentals animation principles, bring characters to life, as well as produce a complete 2D animation project from bottom to top using the 2.5D animation pipeline.

(71 lessons)

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In this lesson block, you will learn all the major functionalities within the 3D software Blender including the interface, modeling, shaders, textures, lighting, cameras, rigging and animation. Then students will advance into character animation using different rigs to create scenes for their portfolio.

(89 lessons)

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In this lesson block, students will learn how to use Adobe After Effects and Cinema 4D to blend the 2D and 3D worlds together using various tools & techniques. Then we dive into the Motion Graphics pipeline where students will learn to create any sort of animation from scratch.

(56 lessons)

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The advancement group of lessons provides you with the next steps in advancing your career after you have completed your education and created a demo reel.

(5 lessons)

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This module guides students through the process of creating a professional demo reel to showcase their skills for studios, employers, or freelance clients.

(8 lessons)

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The freelancer toolkit is a comprehensive business guide that will take you from artist to freelance business owner.

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