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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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    Procreate Dreams for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Storytelling, Motion Graphics, Multimedia, Musical Composition, Adobe After Effects, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Editing, Apple software proficiency, Timelines, Layout Design, Color Theory, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cel & 2D Animation: Streamline Workflow in Procreate Dreams

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Motion Graphics, Storyboarding, Adobe After Effects, Apple software proficiency, Layout Design, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Blender 3D for Beginners: Create a 3D Vaporwave Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Post-Production, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Motion Graphics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Become a 3D Animator: Build Your Dream Animation Career

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Stress Management, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storyboarding, Creativity, Self-Motivation, Conceptual Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Game Design: Art and Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Animations, Prototyping, Conceptual Design, Video Game Development, Storytelling, Software Design Documents, Ideation, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Storyboarding, Design, Virtual Environment, Technical Design, Design Elements And Principles, Usability Testing, Creative Design, Design Strategies, Interactive Design, Graphic and Visual Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Create an Original Character

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Animations, 3D Assets, User Interface (UI), Creativity

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Introduction to 3D Modeling

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Design Elements And Principles, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer-Aided Design, Design, Architectural Design, Creativity

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Animations, 3D Modeling, Software Configuration Management, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Business of 3D Animation: Guide to Going Freelance

    Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Animations, LinkedIn, Promotional Strategies, Marketing, Price Negotiation, Sales Presentation, Social Media Content, Professional Networking, Business Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Advanced 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Character Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, 3D Assets, Motion Graphics, Timelines, Data Import/Export

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logo Animation Principles for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Logo Design, Animations, Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Design Elements And Principles, Scripting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Special Effects

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Animations, Video Production, Post-Production, Video Editing, Motion Graphics, Storyboarding, Ideation, File Management, Content Creation, Cinematography, Timelines, Graphics Software, Creativity, Color Matching

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular animation courses

  • Procreate Dreams for Beginners: Skillshare
  • Cel & 2D Animation: Streamline Workflow in Procreate Dreams: Skillshare
  • Blender 3D for Beginners: Create a 3D Vaporwave Animation: Skillshare
  • Become a 3D Animator: Build Your Dream Animation Career: Skillshare
  • Game Design: Art and Concepts: California Institute of the Arts
  • 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Create an Original Character: Skillshare
  • Introduction to 3D Modeling: University of Michigan
  • Adapting Your 3D Skills: 3D Animation from Blender to Maya: Skillshare
  • The Business of 3D Animation: Guide to Going Freelance: Skillshare
  • Advanced 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Character Movement: Skillshare

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