Begin An Epic Journey
We combine lessons and hands-on assignments into focused learning paths designed to help you reach specific goals — whether you’re exploring animation, building new skills, or mastering the craft.
These are college-style curriculums, not quick tutorials. Structured programs that require real commitment while providing a clear path toward meaningful results.
Discovery
High School
Pre-College Prep
(107 lessons)
Creator
New To Animation
Changing Careers
Learn It All
(234 lessons)
Spark
Personal Portfolio Review
Strengthen Portfolio
Advanced Curriculum
(79 lessons)
Freelancer
Go Full-Time Freelance
Beginner to Pro
(262 lessons)
*Requires separate Adobe AfterFX subscription
*Requires separate Adobe Suite & Maxon Cinema 4D subscription
*Requires separate Adobe Suite subscription
*Requires separate Adobe Suite & Maxon Cinema 4D subscription
Discovery
High School
Pre-College Prep
(107 lessons)
*Requires separate Adobe AfterFX subscription
Creator
New To Animation
Changing Careers
Learn It All
(234 lessons)
*Requires separate Adobe Suite & Maxon Cinema 4D subscription
Spark
Personal Portfolio Review
Strengthen Portfolio
Advanced Curriculum
(79 lessons)
*Requires separate Adobe Suite subscription
Freelancer
Go Full-Time Freelance
Beginner to Pro
(262 lessons)
*Requires separate Adobe Suite & Maxon Cinema 4D subscription
Industry
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)
Industry
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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Fundamentals
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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Fundamentals
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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Inventory
Exclusively for Spark students, the inventory lesson block is geared towards semi-established artists that want to bolster their portfolio by going through what’s there currently, what's working and what needs to be worked on through a one-on-one review process by an instructor.
(4 lessons)
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2D Animation I
This lesson block introduces Adobe After Effects at the beginner level and then moves on to the fundamental principles of 2D animation.
(30 lessons)
2D Animation I + II
This lesson block introduces Adobe After Effects at the beginner level. Then students will learn the fundamental principles of 2D animation and bring characters to life within the 2.5D animation pipeline.
(59 lessons)
2D Animation II + III
This lesson block jumps right into 2D character animation within Adobe After Effects as well as how to produce a complete 2D animation project from bottom to top using the 2.5D animation pipeline.
(31 lessons)
2D Animation I + II + III
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)
3D Animation I
In this lesson block, you will learn all the major functionalities within the 3D software Blender. This includes the interface, modeling, shaders, textures, lighting, cameras, rigging and animation.
(51 lessons)
3D Animation I + II + III
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)
3D Animation II + III
In this lesson block, it is assumed you already have skills with Blender and are ready to learn intermediate to advanced character animation using different rigs to create scenes for their portfolio.
(39 lessons)
3D Animation I + II
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.
(74 lessons)
Motion GFX I
In this lesson block, students will learn how to use Adobe After Effects to create animated motion graphics, using tools & techniques like masking, tracking, keying, transitions, and more!
(11 lessons)
Motion GFX I + II
In this lesson block, students will learn how to use Adobe After Effects to create animated motion graphics, using different tools & techniques. We then shift into Cinema 4D and learn to blend the 2D and 3D worlds together!
(56 lessons)
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Motion GFX I + II + III
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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Advancement
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)
Advancement
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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Demo Reel
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)
Demo Reel
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)
Demo Reel
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)
Freelancer Toolkit
The Freelancer Toolkit is a comprehensive business guide that will take you from artist to freelance business owner.
(46 Lessons)
Looking to go from freelancer to business owner?
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Our Business journey is for established artists that want to learn how to run a freelance business from the ground up.
Business
Established Artists
New to Freelancing
(46 lessons)
Looking to go from freelancer to business owner?
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Our Business journey is for established artists that want to learn how to run a freelance business from the ground up.
Short on time?
Check out our Lesson Packs
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If you're looking for a shorter adventure, we also provide individual lesson packs that focus on 2D, 3D or Motion Graphics skills:
View Lesson Packs
Short on time? Check out our Lesson Packs
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If you're looking for a shorter adventure, we also provide individual lesson packs that focus on 2D, 3D or Motion Graphics skills:
View Lesson Packs
