ANIMATION
Online Art Mentorship
Animation Mentorship
Learn the art of making moving pictures and the process of digital animation in this online class. Animate characters and design backgrounds, plus get industry advice on animation careers from Josh Chan.
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A sneak peek into our weekly live online Digital Animation class.
Online Art Class Details
🔎 Virtual Class Details
Bring your characters and ideas to life with guidance from a skilled professional animator! Learn advanced animation techniques to create the illusion of realistic movement frame by frame, using a digital software of your choice.
💼 Weekly Group Mentorship Details
Class assignments are dynamic and catered to the interests and goals of the group — ideal for portfolio prep. You may request custom demos and get critiques on personal animation projects. Limited to 6 live online students.
Mentorships aren’t just about learning how to animate, but also about learning how to navigate the art world with an instructor that has already done so. You’ll be given a place to explore your artistic passions while learning valuable information about digital animations, portfolios, careers, and art opportunities.
💪 6 Week Intensive Details
🗓️ Animation 1 | Mar 04 - Apr 08, 2025
Explore the 12 principles of animation with mini step by step projects to learn the art of making things move. Learn various techniques such as the squash and stretch principle and the S+C curve using Krita, a free program! Lesson recordings and assignments for each week will be released on the dates below:
Mar 04 - Animation Fundamentals & Basic Movements
Mar 11 - Character Ball Bounce Styles
Mar 18 - Blinking Portrait
Mar 24 - Waving Object Part 1
Apr 01 - Waving Object Part 2
Apr 08 - LIVE Critique / Q&A @3:00pm ET
🗓️ Animation 2 | Apr 22 - May 27, 2025
Dig deeper into advanced animation techniques and principles, including a walk cycle and moving background. An open project offers students the chance to bring a subject of their choice to life with guidance from a professional. Lesson recordings and assignments for each week will be released on the dates below:
Apr 22 - Walk Cycle Part 1
Apr 29 - Walk Cycle Part 2
May 06 - Storyboarding
May 13 - Big Animation Sequence Part 1
May 20 - Big Animation Sequence Part 2
May 27 - LIVE Critique / Q&A @3:00pm ET
Note: Although they are recommended to be taken together, you may choose to attend Animation 1 and Animation 2 separately.
If you'd like to attend a single week, you may register for a drop in on that date. Drop ins are also invited to attend the LIVE critique!
✍ Art Materials
This animation class focuses on traditional (hand-drawn) animation techniques but is taught digitally, so you can enjoy the efficiency of digital art shortcuts! Students are welcome to use Krita, (a free and robust program we recommend) Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, or any digital software if they are familiar with the animation tools.
Recommended Programs:
Krita (FREE - recommended & used by teachers, only Windows compatible) Watch a tutorial
Procreate (paid, iPad only)
Note: Feel free to use any program you're familiar with. Most offer similar tools, but some are able to create animations.
Recommended Hardware:
PC / Mac / Android Tablet Users: Drawing tablet and stylus. See the Best Digital Art Tablets for Beginners
iPad Users: Apple Pen or stylus
Equipment for Virtual Art Classes:
For the best online experience, we recommend using a webcam and mic so our teacher may provide instant feedback. Students without a webcam/mic may use text chat, and get individual feedback online through Google Classrooms.
3 - 6 students
Teens & Adults
Portfolio Students
Virtual Class Pricing
Live classes occur weekly and camps occur daily. Online video course pricing varies (see course page). Class recordings are sent for all absences. All Program Pricing
Base Rate | Full Term | 10 Lesson Flex Pack | 5 Lesson Flex Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 / lesson | $42 / lesson (save 15%) | $441 (save 10%) | $233 (save 5%) |
*Prices listed in USD and applicable taxes are included. Program subject to change/cancellation.
Base Rate | Full Term Rate | 5 Lesson Pack | 10 Lesson Pack |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 / lesson | $42 / lesson (save 15%) | $233 (save 5%) | $441 (save 10%) |
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Class Details | Instructor | Program Details |
|---|---|---|
TUE 5:00 - 7:00 PM ET (LIVE / RLO) | ||
Apr 22 - May 27, 2025 (ASYNC+LIVE) | ||
WEEKDAYS 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET (LIVE/ RLO) | ||
WEEKDAYS 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET (LIVE/ RLO) |
Class Schedule (Eastern Time)
Instructor | Date & Time | Program Details | Sign Up Link |
|---|---|---|---|
TUE 5:00 - 7:00 PM ET (LIVE / RLO) | |||
Apr 22 - May 27, 2025 (ASYNC+LIVE) | |||
WEEKDAYS 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET (LIVE/ RLO) | |||
WEEKDAYS 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET (LIVE/ RLO) |
See the program schedule for all lessons at a glance.
See the program schedule
for all lessons at a glance.
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100% Success Guarantee
We're confident that our students will see great improvement if they consistently try their best in class. If you find our learning experience is not a good fit, we'll issue you a refund.
🎁 Trial Art Classes for New Students
First time here? New students get two virtual classes for the price of one!
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