1 - Foundations, 2 - Mechanics, 3 - Performance, Electives

Start your animation journey

Into Animation is designed to take a complete beginner with no animation experience and pass on the skills and knowledge used by professional animators to create believable and entertaining characters which come to life on screen.

By following a clear path with classes which build upon each other, you will learn everything you need to know, when you need to know it.

Foundations

First Steps.

Get started learning animation the right way.

Even if you know a little about animation already, this introduction is well worth a look before proceeding with any of the classes.

A pile of animation books
Foundations

Learn the Software.

There’s no escaping it, to animate you will need to learn some software, but you don’t need to know everything, just the essentials which relate to your role as an animator.

A simple 3D scene
Foundations

Animation Principles.

Learn the fundamental principles which form the solid foundation on which all good character animation is created.

A 3D alien character playing golf
Mechanics

Body Mechanics.

Body mechanics classes are on the way.

While you are waiting, click on the image to read mechanics related articles.

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Performance

Performance.

Performance classes are on the way.

While you are waiting, click on the image to read performance related articles.

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Electives

Character Design Essentials.

Learn the essential skills to start designing simple and appealing characters of your own.

Fish character designs
Electives

Character Modelling Essentials.

Learn the essential modelling skills to start building appealing characters of your own.

A 3D fish
Electives

Character Animation Essentials.

Learn how to create a simple character rig before bringing it to life with fun and expressive animation.

A 3D fish underwater
Electives

Character Sculpting Essentials.

Learn how to sculpt a simple character.

A 3D seahorse