Create Your Future in Animation Online
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.
Our online curriculum allows you to improve your technical abilities and apply those enhanced skills to your chosen profession. As a student, you’ll learn the production pipeline and how to incorporate your designs into video games and movies.
Our online Bachelor of Science in Animation Degree with a concentration in Character Animation is 120 credit hours.
Featured Classes
Character Animation
Learn the basics of body mechanics and how they apply to the 12 principles of animation. Students will explore methods for creating movements based on professional references. This knowledge of body mechanics will give students a stronger sense of anatomy and how the human body moves. The techniques used to create a correctly deforming rig will build on the information provided in The Anatomy and Figure courses.
Character Visual Effects
Discover the process of utilizing dynamics systems. Throughout the class, students will learn about the core dynamic capabilities inside of a 3D system to recreate various real-world phenomena. By observing the real-world behavior of natural phenomena such as sparks, smoke and fire, students learn how to test the many aspects of a dynamic system and apply that knowledge to create computer-generated effects. Students will learn the fundamentals of a dynamic particle, rigid body, and soft body simulations in a 3D system.
Animation for Games
This course will teach the fundamentals of creating animation cycles for a game character and an environment prop. Students will create a set of animation cycles for characters based off production quality preproduction. The techniques used to create the cycle animations in the class will build on information provided in Storyboarding and Storytelling, Animation and Rigging Fundamentals, Character Animation 1 and 2, and Acting for Animators.
Your Animation TechKit®
Bring your animated worlds to life with our Online Animation TechKit. This comprehensive bundle provides the tools and software for mastering the art of animation, wherever learning takes you.
Hardware to Unleash Your Vision:
- MSI 17.3in i9 Raider GE78HX Laptop: Experience blazing-fast performance for demanding animation projects with this powerhouse laptop.
- WACOM Cintiq 16 Display & Adjustable Stand: Draw, sketch, and animate directly on-screen with precision and comfort.
- Alienware Gaming Mouse & MSI Immerse GH50 Wireless Headphones: Navigate, create, and immerse yourself in your work with responsive peripherals.
- SanDisk Extreme Pro SSD 4TB: Store and transfer massive animation files with ease and security.
Industry-Standard Software Suite:
- Maxon One: Comprehensive 3D creation suite for modeling, rendering, and animation.
- Adobe Creative Cloud: The ultimate creative toolkit for illustration, video editing, and visual effects.
- Nuke: Advanced compositing for professional-level cinematic results.
- MS Office: Essential for project management, presentations, and online learning.
Specialized Tools to Elevate Your Workflow:
- ArtStation Pro: Discover inspiration, improve your portfolio, and connect with the professional animation community.
- SynthEyes: Camera tracking for seamless integration of 3D elements into real-life footage.
- Marvelous Designer: Design realistic clothing and fabrics for characters.
- Houdini: Procedural FX and world-building for stunning visual effects.
- SketchFab: Share your 3D models and explore a vast creative community. *and online learning.
…and Don’t Forget:
- The Illusion of Life: Disney Animation Textbook: Gain timeless wisdom and principles from legendary Disney animators.
*The specific types of equipment and their details included in our TechKits may change without prior notice. To ensure you receive the most accurate information about the current TechKit specifications, please confirm the details with your Admissions Representative.
The Student Experience Online
Our online degree programs bring the entertainment industry directly to you. Learn from industry veterans through our secure Learning Management System (LMS). This user-friendly online platform lets you collaborate with classmates on projects, submit weekly assignments, and access instructor video lectures.
On-Demand Webinar
Check out our interactive webinar for details on:
- Online Programs Overview of our degree types and concentrations, and a walk through of the gear and software you’ll receive for your degree.
- Student Life Curious about how our online classes work? We’ll show you. You’ll also find how you can participate in our virtual and livestream events.
- Success Stories Find out about what amazing projects our alumni have been working on.
- Paying for School We walk you through your options for paying for school including: scholarships and grants, Federal Student Aid, military funding and cash payment options.
SUCCESS STORIES
Wondering where a degree from The Los Angeles Film School can take you?
At The L.A. Film School, we don’t just guide you, we champion your success. Our dedicated Career Development team equips you with the tools you need to thrive, from resume writing and interview preparation to landing internships and building valuable industry connections. We’re with you every step of the way, supporting you on your exciting and challenging journey.
Did you know? Oscar®-winning sound mixing Phillip Bladh’s career began here. Join our legacy of alumni who have contributed to Oscar®-winning films, GRAMMY®-nominated albums, and RIAA multi-platinum records.
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