Create Your Future with a Degree in
Animation – Character Design
Want to bring your characters to life? Our online Animation Program focuses on the principles of animation, blending technical proficiency with creative development. You’ll learn the character animation process step-by-step, from muscle movements to animated character expressions. This concentration teaches you how rigging helps create impressive character motions as well as how to build epic battle scenes from the ground up.
You’ll Take Classes in:
Acting for Animators: Experiment with traditional acting to better animate your characters. This course teaches body mechanics and challenges students to bridge their acting abilities with the characters they animate.
Character Rigging: Explore advanced rigging techniques to enforce the importance of weighting methods and distort models organically. Students learn to integrate their rigs into a production pipeline.
Animation for Games: Build animation cycles for a game character and an environment prop. Students advance to integrating custom cycles into a game engine to visualize how their character moves in real time.
Student TechKit®
Successful Animators need powerful tools. Create complex designs with ease using our high-quality animation software. We prepare students to develop the techniques and strategies needed to generate dynamic imagery, realistic visual effects and much more. Your animation TechKit includes: Adobe Creative Cloud, Maya, Art Station Pro, ProRigs, Huion Kamvas 13, SketchFab.*
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Investing in your future is a significant decision, and we are here to help you understand the resources available. Financial aid is available to those who qualify and may include federal and private student loans, military benefits, grants, and scholarships. Our Financial Aid team is available to provide guidance as you navigate the application process and explore your funding options.
Career Development & Success Stories
Wondering where a degree from The Los Angeles Film School could lead? Our Career Development team provides resources to support your professional development. From resume building and interview preparation to exploring internship opportunities and developing professional connections, we offer support as you navigate the competitive entertainment landscape.
Our Alumni Legacy
Our alumni have contributed to Oscar®-winning films, GRAMMY®-nominated albums, and multi-platinum records.
Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.
Take the First Step
Fill out the form to learn more about our career support services, the achievements of our alumni, and how you can begin your journey in the entertainment industry.
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