Character animation
Basic animation
Embark on your animation journey with our foundational course designed to ignite your passion and equip you with essential skills. Over the next twelve weeks, our expert instructors will guide you through the 12 basic principles of animation, offering insights and practical knowledge gleaned from their extensive industry experience. From simple animations to more intricate designs, you’ll learn how to apply these principles effectively, honing your craft along the way.
Led by professionals actively engaged in the field, this course promises a rich learning experience. Through meticulously prepared lectures, you’ll gain a deep understanding of what makes animation truly captivating, unlocking the secrets behind its beauty.
Our ultimate goal with this Animation Basics class is to prepare you for the exciting journey ahead should you choose to pursue a career in animation. By the course’s end, you’ll be primed to tackle advanced studies, confident in your abilities and ready to take the next steps toward becoming a successful animator. Get ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the fascinating world of animation with us.
Intermediate animation
This course is designed to get in depth knowledge on character in motion, physics in animation and character performance
This course will teach you the essentials of movement as they relate to a character. It will be the foundation for every character you ever animate. From a ball bounce to a full on acting shot, every animation needs believable movement in order for it to be successful. Once you master these skills you’ll be able to dazzle your audience into believing your character in any situation.
Even though we make things look funny in animation, the rules of physics still matter. It’s hard to exaggerate these rules properly. Understanding the forces around us is key to making animations look real. We don’t need to know complicated science to get it right. We see how things move every day, and so do our viewers. They might not know the science behind it, but they can tell when something looks off.
These classes help you understand character performance step by step. We focus mainly on body language and making ideas clear. Each homework assignment will be explained and demonstrated to help you understand better. At the start of each class, we’ll discuss the previous assignment together online. This way, we can all learn from each other!
Performance means showing the audience what a character is thinking or doing in a clear way. Even if something seems complicated, we can achieve it by knowing some basic things.
Advance animation
This course helps you become skilled at working on top-tier shows and movies. You’ll learn to understand and create highly realistic body language, emotions expressed through facial muscles, and even cartoony animation. The goal is to make the audience believe what they see is real and alive, so they’re fully immersed in the experience. We aim for our characters to feel genuine by making the physics and acting seem authentic and convincing, making them appear alive and natural.
Polishing is the final step to making our characters come to life convincingly. We’ll learn how to refine movement, make the characters’ thoughts and decisions believable, and add a sense of realness to both the characters and their surroundings on screen.
Demo reel
In this class, we’ll discuss what makes successful demo reels stand out to recruiters and what mistakes to avoid. We’ll customize the course to match your career goals and strengths as an animator, whether you’re interested in feature film, game, or live-action character animation. With your instructor’s guidance, we’ll design a tailored reel for your desired industry and recruiters. By the end, you’ll not only enhance your animation skills but also have a polished demo reel to kickstart your dream animation career.