Why iAnimate
Hands-On, Career-Focused Learning
Courses are project-based with industry-grade character rigs and software. You’ll master animation principles (timing, weight, performance) and workflows used on real productions. Weekly live critiques and personal coaching help you improve fast.
Launch Your Career
Small class sizes (max ~8) mean you work closely with mentors and peers. You join a global alumni network; many graduates are now in animation roles worldwide.
Directors & Mentors
Learn from industry leaders, directors and animation experts. Acquire the the workflow techniuqes coming from the major studios. Personalized assignments, reviews and coaching just for you.
Own your Training
Attend classes from anywhere. All sessions are recorded so you never miss a lesson. iAnimate is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center, students get a free Maya license for education use.
Professional Demo Reel
By program’s end you’ll have a showreel ready for studios. iAnimate alumni have gone straight into the industry, among other major films, demonstrating our training’s impact.
Animation Workshop Tracks & Highlights
Maya for Animators
Beginner-friendly course on Maya’s animation toolkit and basic rigging fundamentals. Ideal for students new to 3D animation.
Feature Animation
A 6-stage sequence covering character acting, body mechanics, and film-quality animation. Topics include timing, weight & balance, acting for film, lip-sync/dialogue, and industry-standard workflows.
Games Animation
Focus on game-optimized animation: working with motion paths, low-cycle looping, and Unreal Engine cinematics. Students produce game-ready shots (e.g. gameplay animations, cutscenes).
More Workshops
Blender for Animators, Motion Capture, Pre-Visualization, etc. Each is 11 weeks long with twice-weekly live sessions.
What iAnimate Students and Alumni Are Saying
Abby Chavis
Pursuing My Dreams
"Since I started taking these workshops at iAnimate, I've learned how to plan a shot and successfully express my ideas!"
Jean Nguyen
Weekly Feedback
"I was very attracted to the rigs they provided, which till today, I still use. I also saw so many students' work that looked good and motivated me to join iAnimate to get better."
Katharine Robinson
Best Career Descision
"I wasn't getting anywhere with job applications on my degree alone. After a while, I noticed my showreel was not up to par with those that had completed online courses like iAnimate."
Kirstie Peacock
Unique Animation
"I decided to enroll in iAnimate as I have been working in 2D animation for three years now, and I wanted to learn how to grow and enhance my animation skills to make the switch to 3D animation."
Vanessa Foermer
Incredible Community
"I am ready to animate characters in any given way and know how to translate the feelings from the story board into the shot I am given to animate."
INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY
"I am ready to animate characters in any given way and know how to translate the feelings from the storyboard into the shot I am given to animate."
Meet Our Instructors
1:1 Mentorship by the Best in the Industry
…plus many more working animators, tech directors, and studio leads. View the Full Instructor Roster for detailed credits.
Program Comparison
Our Graduates Work at the World’s Best Studios
Student Spotlights
Learn on the Go with the Free iAnimate Podcast
Back in 2012 we decided to invade the air waves with these podcasts and since that time, we've talked with
many industry pros! We talk about animation, the industry, workflows, and wisdom through out their careers.
