ANIMATION
Online Art Program
Animation Classes
Learn the art of making moving illustrations and the process of digital animation in these online classes. Animate characters and get industry advice on animation careers.
A sneak peek into our weekly live online Digital Animation class.
Online Art Class Details
🟨 Illustrated Animation Class (Jan 5 - Jun 15, 2026)
Learn illustration and animation techniques in this project-based class running throughout January - June 2026. Projects are designed to be three to four weeks long. Each project will focus on different subject matter, with the goal of aniamting illustrations.
Projects include:
Tail Wag (Jan 5, 12, 19, 2026)
Blink (Jan 26, Feb 2, 9, 2026)
Comic Panel (Feb 23, Mar 2, 9, 16, 2026)
Arm Wave (Mar 23, 30, Apr 13, 2026)
Parallax (moving backgrounds) (Apr 20, 27, May 4, 11, 2026)
City Lights with Neon Signs (May 25, Jun 1, 8, 15, 2026)
This is a Level 2 class designed for intermediate to advanced students. Please note: To register for the project, you are required to register for the full 3 - 4 weeks the project takes to be completed.
🟩 Animation Basics (Asynchronous)
Learn animation basics through this self-paced course on our Skool platform. Learn the fundamental skills needed to transform static drawings into dynamic, moving artwork. You'll gain practical experience by completing foundational animation projects, including a walk cycle, head turn, and jump sequence.
As an asynchronous course, you learn on your schedule:
Go at Your Own Pace: Watch pre-recorded video lessons—no fixed class times!
Expert Feedback: Submit your finished artwork for personalized feedback with your purchase.
Members only program:
Get access to this course as well as on-demand access to our entire archive of class recordings (500+ hours) for $57/month.
🟧 Animation Intensive (Asynchronous)
A 40 hour structured step by step course to explore hand drawn digital animation techniques in depth -- ideal for art portfolio preparation! Get personal critique on submitted artwork. Instructor: Josh Chan
You'll learn:
Animation Fundamentals
Basic Movements
Character Ball Bounce Styles
Blinking Portrait
Wave Animation
Walk Cycle
Storyboarding
Big Animation Sequence
Go at Your Own Pace:
Watch pre-recorded lessons—no fixed class times!
Expert Feedback:
Submit your artwork for personalized feedback with your purchase.
Members only program:
$385 with Total Art Nerd membership ($57/mo)
1 FREE Intensive Course with Annual membership ($570)
Get on-demand access to 500+ hours of class recordings
Already a member? ➡️ Access the course here
✍ Class Materials
Our animation programs focus on traditional (hand-drawn) animation techniques but are 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 Hardware:
PC / Mac / Android Tablet Users: Drawing tablet and stylus. See the Best Digital Art Tablets for Beginners
iPad Users: Apple Pen or stylus
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.
15 live students max + Asynchronous Learning
Adults and Youth 13+
Beginner - Advanced
Class Schedule (Eastern Time)
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MON 7:00 - 8:30 PM ET (LIVE / RLO) |
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See the program schedule for all lessons at a glance.
See the program schedule
for all lessons at a glance.
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