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Computer Animation Courses

Computer Animation courses can help you learn character design, 3D modeling, motion graphics, and visual storytelling techniques. You can build skills in rigging, texturing, and animating to create dynamic scenes and engaging narratives. Many courses introduce tools like Blender, Maya, and After Effects, showing how to apply these skills in projects ranging from animated films to video games.

Popular Computer Animation Courses and Certifications


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    Skillshare

    Cel & 2D Animation: Streamline Workflow in Procreate Dreams

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Motion Graphics, Cinematography, Adobe After Effects, Visual Storytelling, Apple software proficiency, Color Theory

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master After Effects: Analyze & Create Dynamic Motion

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Graphic and Visual Design, Adobe Photoshop, Post-Production, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Visual Storytelling, AI powered creativity, Spatial Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Design Software, 3D Modeling, Computational Logic, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Design, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Animations, Scripting, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Advanced 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Character Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Timelines, Data Import/Export

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Houdini Dynamics & Cloth: Simulate Cinematic FX

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Breakage Control, Simulation and Simulation Software, Computer Graphic Techniques, Post-Production, Animations, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, AI Workflows, Production Line, Computer Graphics, Model Optimization, Behavior-Driven Development, Manufacturing and Production, Course Development, Scripting, Learning Management Systems

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Create an Original Character

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Animations, 3D Assets, Visual Storytelling, User Interface (UI), Creative Design, Software Installation

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Apply & Demonstrate Skeletal Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Data Import/Export, Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Implement Animated Car Graphics Using Computer Graphics

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Graphics Software, Motion Graphics, Graphical Tools, Computer Displays, Plot (Graphics)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    EDUCBA

    Create & Animate 3D Broadcast Graphics in Cinema 4D

    Skills you'll gain: Cinematography, Motion Graphics, Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Video Production, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Computer Graphic Techniques, Image Quality

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Become a 3D Animator: Build Your Dream Animation Career

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Animation and Game Design, 3D Modeling, Adaptability, Persistence, Stress Management, Resilience, Self-Starter, Lifelong Learning, Self-Motivation, Goal Setting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Cel & 2D Animation: Streamline Workflow in Procreate Dreams: Skillshare
  • Master After Effects: Analyze & Create Dynamic Motion: EDUCBA
  • Design Computing: 3D Modeling in Rhinoceros with Python/Rhinoscript: University of Michigan
  • Advanced 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Character Movement: Skillshare
  • Houdini Dynamics & Cloth: Simulate Cinematic FX: EDUCBA
  • 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Create an Original Character: Skillshare
  • The Ultimate Guide to Blender 3D Rigging and Animation: Packt
  • Unreal Engine: Apply & Demonstrate Skeletal Animation: EDUCBA
  • Implement Animated Car Graphics Using Computer Graphics: EDUCBA
  • Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication: University of California, Santa Cruz

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