Animation Academy is an online course for 16 – 25 year olds across Scotland! Are you interested in animation, visual storytelling or curious about a career in the film industry? Work together to watch, experiment and create animation. 

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WHAT IS THE COURSE?

Animation Academy includes: 

  • Hands-on filmmaking workshops where you will be given the tools you need to develop ideas from rough sketch to big screen. 
  • Work with professional animators and film makers.  
  • Develop skills in model making / animation techniques / sound design / story and more!  
  • Make animations and present these at an online screening event which you create! 
  • Industry sessions with animators, producers, organisations and festival directors.

Lucy Keegan’s work in progress

Parker Dawes work in progress

What will you gain from taking part? 

  • Build a digital portfolio and gain an Arts Award qualification which you can include in your CVs and personal statement 
  • Support to submit your film into a variety of festivals 
  • Join our Alumni Network, with ongoing support and industry connections.

Animation Academy takes place online so you can join from wherever you live in Scotland, we particularly welcome applications from remote and rural areas of Scotland. 

Course Schedule: 

11th October October  First day introductory session 
13th – 18th October Online course, including hands on masterclasses
22nd October – 10th December Wednesday evening sessions 7 – 8.30pm Industry sessions and arts award support
9th – 13th November Manchester Animation Festival (online)
3rd December Screening Event online 
17th December Arts Award submitted 

Course details: 

  • The course uses online software including Zoom for delivery of sessions and Discord for group communication.  
  • All sessions will be recorded so you can catch up if you miss a session. 
  • The course costs £25 (we have bursaries available to help with any access costs – we’ll make sure anyone who wants to join can attend).
  • You will receive a resource pack prior to starting the course with the tools you will need (a tripod, modelling clay and worksheets) and access to Stop Motion Studio.  

To attend the course you will need: 

  • internet access.
  • a device (laptop, computer, smartphone or tablet) that can be used to join in zoom calls, as well as a mobile device or tablet for film-making.

If you don’t have access to these, please get in touch and we will help to find a solution.  

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What our alumni say about the course:

“Incredible, life-changing, exciting“

“Inspirational, educational, fantastic!”

“It’s one of the best experiences I’ve had and it’s great to meet loads of like minded people…”

“My favourite part was working with experts and getting pro advice.”

“If you are interested in animation and want somewhere to start, I would heavily recommend this course!! Everyone is so kind and helpful and you learn a lot!’

“I went on to study a degree in animation… it completely changed the trajectory of my life.”