Animation
Create engaging animations
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Summer Enrolment
until September 30, 2026 -
Discount
€ 450 off the tuition fee
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Money Back Guarantee
30 days after the beginning
Summer Enrolment
until September 30, 2026 
Discount
€ 450 off the tuition fee 
Money Back Guarantee
30 days after the beginning Тhe Program
The Animation program is designed for everyone who wants to develop skills in animation and visual storytelling and apply them in a professional creative environment. It covers the animation production process – from story development and storyboarding, through character animation, to acting and directing – following the practices of leading animation studios.
Our Distance Learning program is structured around hands-on practice and projects, with ongoing guidance and feedback from professionals actively working in the animation industry.
The program is 12 months long (2 semesters) and is conducted entirely online with a convenient schedule.
Animation
Animation is an art form many of us grow up with – it carries emotion, visual atmosphere, and memorable stories told through movement, music, rhythm, light, and strong characters.
Thе program focuses on creating animations that tell stories and emotionally engage audiences. Through work with rhythm, movement, camera, light, and atmosphere, it transforms ideas and narratives into complete animated experiences.
Animators combine artistic skills and technology to create animated content with the power to convey ideas, moods, and stories across film, games, advertising, and digital media.
Watch the video and meet Jim Van Der Keyl – the Director of Animation program.
Benefits
ARC Academy provides you with a broad set of skills and practical knowledge in Animation and visual storytelling. Throughout the program, you receive personal feedback and mentorship while working on hands-on animation projects.
Certificate recognized in creative industries
Lecturers with hands-on experience
Practical projects
A strong portfolio
For Whom
The program develops skills in animation, visual storytelling, and character performance, preparing you for work across animation, games, advertising, and digital media.
It is suitable for those who:
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Want to create animated projects focused on movement, timing, and storytelling;
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Enjoy drawing and visual expression and want to apply them in a professional animation context;
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Aspire to work in animation and creative studios or develop independent animated projects.
Approach
Distance Learning programs are designed for anyone who wants to dive into the world of creativity – whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some prior experience and skills.
They are conducted entirely online with a flexible schedule and live lectures.
Schedule: 8-10 hours per week for lectures plus additional time for self-study.
Format: Entirely online, with real-time live lectures.
Support: Get personalized feedback from mentors and access to a vibrant community of alumni and professional.
Skills
During the program, you will deepen and expand your skills in drawing, animation, and working with а software. The learning process includes mastering new tools, techniques, and production approaches used in contemporary animation pipelines.
You will learn:
- Core animation principles (timing, spacing, weight, movement)
- Character animation and performance
- Acting through movement and posing
- Storyboarding and animatic development
- Shot planning and cinematic thinking
- Film language for animation (composition, staging, editing)
Curriculum
Over 12 months, you will progressively enhance your artistic talent. During the course, you will acquire the knowledge, skills, and techniques.
First semester
Focus on building a strong foundation in animation principles, movement, and acting. Developing an understanding of how motion, timing, and performance work together, while also learning how to plan animated sequences through storyboarding and animatics.
- Principles of animation
- Animation fundamentals
- Acting in animation
- Storyboarding
- Animatic & Timing
- Mid-Project
Second semester
The second semester introduces film language and applies it to animation. Students develop cinematic thinking and learn how to produce a short animated film.
- Film Language for аnimation
- Story development
- Pre-production
- Production
- Post-production
Lab Work: Final project
During the final 2 months of the semester II, students enter a practical phase focused on creating a professional portfolio. Working in teams of 2–3, you will produce a short animated film of up to 2 minutes featuring a maximum of 2 characters.
- Pre-production (story, storyboard, animatic, design)
- Production (animation, shot execution)
- Post-production (editing, final output)
Lecturers
Our classes are taught by experienced professionals who are eager to pass on industry know-how to the younger generation. The learning process is interactive and mostly hands-on. Therefore, lecturers closely monitor each student’s progress and provide personalized feedback.
Students artwork
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