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Animation Courses

Animation courses can help you learn character design, storyboarding, 2D and 3D animation techniques, and visual storytelling. You can build skills in timing, movement, and creating engaging narratives that resonate with audiences. Many courses introduce tools like Adobe After Effects, Blender, and Toon Boom Harmony, that support bringing your animated projects to life and enhancing your creative workflow.

Popular Animation Courses and Certifications


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    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Animations, Data Presentation, Video Editing, Data Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Graphics Software, Storyboarding, Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Motion Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Technical Communication, Style Guides, Scripting, Professional Development

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    The Ultimate Guide to Blender 3D Rigging and Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Graphical Tools, Computer Graphic Techniques, Computer Graphics

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Special Effects

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Video Production, Post-Production, Motion Graphics, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Videography, Video Editing, Conceptual Design, Ideation, Visual Storytelling, Media Production, File Management, Content Creation, Cinematography, Timelines, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Control Panels, Color Matching

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, 3D Assets, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Color Theory, Typography

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    352 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Adapting Your 3D Skills: 3D Animation from Blender to Maya

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Animations, Autodesk, Graphical Tools, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Learn Motion Graphics and VFX

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Cinematography, Post-Production, Graphics Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Video Editing, Creative Design, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Timelines, Visual Design, Video Production, Design, Marketing Design, Design Elements And Principles, Social Media Content

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Adobe After Effects for Beginners: Motion Design Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Adobe Creative Cloud, Timelines, Design Elements And Principles, Typography, File Management

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    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Programming with Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Animations, Video Game Development, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Game Design, Solution Design, Program Development, Coordination

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Pixel Art for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Storyboarding, Animation and Game Design, Unity Engine, Color Theory, Video Game Development, Adobe Photoshop, Game Design, Graphics Software, Graphical Tools, Creative Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Design Elements And Principles

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    281 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    3D Character Rigging in Blender

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Design and Product

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Learn Non-Scary Adobe After Effects: Parenting & Tracking

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Post-Production, Typography

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Learn Clip Studio Paint

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, Animations, Visual Storytelling, Graphics Software, Color Theory, Digital Design, Design Elements And Principles, Computer Graphic Techniques, Layout Design, Design Software, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Design, Typography

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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