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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


  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Animation with JavaScript and jQuery

    Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, UI Components, Scripting, JavaScript Frameworks, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Javascript, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Frontend Performance, Animations, Event-Driven Programming

    ★ 4.8 (127) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

    Computer Aided Design

    Skills you'll gain: SolidWorks (CAD), Computer-Aided Design, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Mechanical Design, Engineering Drawings, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Assembly Drawing, Prototyping, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations

    ★ 4.2 (12) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Skeletal Meshes and Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Game Design, Video Game Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Color Theory, Typography, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Design, HTML and CSS, Animations, Digital Design, Visual Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Usability, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    ★ 4.6 (8) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Designing Meaningful Interface Animation for UX

    Skills you'll gain: Motion Graphics, UI/UX Strategy, Animations, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Usability, User Experience, Interaction Design, User Experience Design, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Prototyping, UI Components, Interactive Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Flows, Style Guides, Design Elements And Principles

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Skillshare

    Nomad Sculpt 3D: Stylized Female Pt 3: Hair & Final Touches

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Post-Production, Fine-tuning

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Create Training Videos with Powtoon

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Motion Graphics, Editing, Animation and Game Design, Developing Training Materials, Content Creation, Video Editing, Video Production, Training and Development

    ★ 4.5 (319) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Free
    Free
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    3D Character Rigging in Blender

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Master Character Design in Blender for Unity, Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Computer Graphic Techniques, Game Design, Creative Design, Digital Publishing, Data Import/Export

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Learn Blender Simulations the Right Way

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Animation and Game Design, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques, Simulations, Graphics Software, Design Elements And Principles, Design and Product

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Design Cinematic Sequences with Sequencer

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Cinematography, Animations, Post-Production, Animation and Game Design, Videography, Video Production, Visual Storytelling, Editing, Timelines

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Skillshare

    Navigate Your Dream Studio Job: Thrive in 3D Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Contract Negotiation, Peer Review, Collaboration, Professional Development, Professionalism, Business Planning, Goal Setting, Planning, Negotiation, Self-Motivation, Stress Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer animation courses

  • Animation with JavaScript and jQuery: University of California, Davis
  • Computer Aided Design: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
  • Skeletal Meshes and Animation: Packt
  • Beyond Basic CSS: Typography, Color, Effects, & Animation: University of California, Davis
  • Designing Meaningful Interface Animation for UX: Packt
  • Nomad Sculpt 3D: Stylized Female Pt 3: Hair & Final Touches: Skillshare
  • Create Training Videos with Powtoon: Coursera
  • 3D Character Rigging in Blender: Packt
  • Master Character Design in Blender for Unity, Unreal Engine: Packt
  • Learn Blender Simulations the Right Way: Packt

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