Learn Animation your way with a TakeLessons expert

From video games, online memes, and advertisements to Universal and Disney/Pixar films, computer animation is everywhere, especially when it comes to visual entertainment. At its root, animation is a famously fun form of expression that builds manual dexterity, enhances creativity and focus, and provides a lifetime of enjoyment.

But have you ever wondered how those images and characters are created? Do you want to learn how the professionals illustrate those characters and make some of your own?

At TakeLessons, we offer private computer animation lessons for beginners, kids, teens, adults, and expert illustrators looking to grow their skills.

Certified Animation Lessons Teachers We understand that a student’s success is impacted by the quality of instruction they receive. At TakeLessons, we background screen all of our tutors to provide the best, certified animation teachers for all of our students to achieve their goals.

Our teachers are working professionals and have the experience to match their lesson plans with each of their students' levels, needs, and interests, whether in-person instruction or online.

And to sign up is simple. Browse through our list of certified teachers, check out previous student reviews, and select the teacher that matches your goals and budget—the average price of private animation lessons costs about $128 per hour.

Next, meet with your teacher, set a price, discuss your goals, and schedule your classes! Our experts will then customize the perfect curriculum for you to achieve your animation goals. Animation Online Lessons for All Ages If you think computer animation is only for tech-savvy teens and twenty-year-olds, think again!

Animation lessons for kids will focus on learning basic drawing skills and then putting those to motion. For adults, classes will look much different, focusing on specifics that the student wants to learn and master.

Animation is a skill that is in high demand but also fun. Whether you’re looking for animation classes to learn a form of art, or pursuing a career at animation studios such as Universal and Pixar, TakeLessons has the best online animation lessons available to help. Animation Lessons for All Levels Whether you’re an experienced animator or don’t know the first thing about drawing, our customizable courses are designed to help you get the most from your learning experience.

For example, animation lessons for beginners will focus more on the fundamentals of drawing, the color wheel, and setting those images to motion than an advanced course focusing on preparing a project to pitch to studios.

Learning from certified, knowledgeable professionals in a one-on-one setting will give you an accelerated way to learn the intricacies and nuances of good animation to help you achieve your goals. Animation Lessons Curriculum The best way to learn animation skills is through specific instruction and dedicated practice. You could spend hours working on your drawing skills and still repeat some of the same mistakes, or you could have a professional guide you through the work, showing you tips and tricks to draw better and faster. All of our animation lessons are individualized for our students to get the most from their instruction, so sign up today and get started!

Sample Curriculum for Beginner Animation Lessons

If you’ve never drawn before, but are interested in the art, then beginner animation lessons are for you.

A sample curriculum at the beginner level may look like this:

• Basic stroke work and drawing techniques
• Doodling ideas and transferring to drawings
• Sample different techniques such as stop motion, collage, cutout, rotoscoping, and more
• 2D vs. 3D options for animation

Sample Curriculum for Intermediate Animation Lessons

If you have some drawing background and want to really apply that to computer animation, then the intermediate level classes are best for you.

In an intermediate-level course, the curriculum may include:

• Selecting the proper animation software and how to apply it
• Developing a cohesive narrative and storyline
• Strengthening keyframes, creating a line of action, and more

Sample Curriculum for Advanced Animation Lessons

For the seasoned animator looking to take their work to the next level, the advanced level offers customizable classes to suit your specific objectives.

A sample of advanced lesson curriculum may include:

• Working with motion capture, digital 3D, morphing, and more
• Understanding the business side of animation
• Preparing your storyline and animation for pitching
• Polishing your portfolio for submission

Sign up Today

Signing up for classes at TakeLessons is easy and no hassle. Simply scroll through our catalog of teachers, read over student reviews, and find the match that fits your interests and budget. Next, meet with your teacher to discuss your objectives and schedule your animation lessons.

What’s more, we believe that our certified teachers are perfect for assisting you in achieving your goals, so we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason you are unhappy with your classes, we’ll refund the remaining balance of your account, no questions asked.

So what have you got to lose? Ready to get started? Sign up at TakeLessons today!