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Unlock your creativity and learn to bring your ideas to life with our wide range of animation classes. Gain hands-on experience in various techniques, from 2D to 3D animation, and master the art of storytelling and character development to create engaging and dynamic animations.

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After Effects Bootcamp

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Start creating motion graphics and animations using professional techniques. Learn to create animations, titles, 3D objects, and much more. Learn through hands-on real-world projects, with step-by-step exercises, in small classes led by a leading motion graphics instructor. This After Effects training will take you from the basics (such as understanding the workspace and foundational animation techniques), through more advanced animation techniques...

Tuesday Oct 24th, 6–9pm Eastern Time

 (6 sessions)

$975

6 sessions

Motion Graphics Certificate

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

Become a Motion Graphics Designer. As demand for video continues to grow, the need for Animators and Video Editors has increased. Learn the apps professionals use (Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, & Cinema 4D Lite) and build your demo reel (portfolio). Learn motion graphics and visual effects with Adobe After Effects, render 3D animations using Cinema 4D Lite, and start editing videos with Adobe Premiere Pro. Develop a workflow for going...

Tuesday Oct 3rd, 6–9pm Eastern Time

 (34 sessions)

$3,495

34 sessions

After Effects Bootcamp

Training Connection @ 915 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Students will learn more on creating special effects for video and motion graphics. Target Audience: Graphic and Video professionals who need an essential understanding of video editing, motion editing and compositing. Experienced users will also benefit from many hands-on projects and tricks learnt on the class. No prior experience of After Effects is required. Training available on both Mac and PC. Detailed Course Outline:...

Monday Oct 16th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (5 sessions)

$1,845

5 sessions

After Effects Fundamentals

Training Connection @ 915 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017

Students will learn all the tools and skills to master this powerful program, Adobe After Effects. Adobe After Effects is a powerful software program used for creating special effects for video and motion graphics. Target Audience: Graphic and Video professionals who need an essential understanding of video editing, motion editing and compositing. Experienced users will also benefit from many hands-on projects and tricks learnt on the class....

Monday Oct 16th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (3 sessions)

$1,395

3 sessions

After Effects Advanced

Training Connection @ 915 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017

This class covers topics such as Motion tracking, Particle simulation, advanced 3D, advanced Masking, Roto Brush Tool, Puppet Tools, Time-warp / Time-lapse simulations and more. Target Audience: This class is aimed at existing After Effects users who need to take their video production to a higher level. Students should have already completed After Effects Fundamentals or have the equivalent experience. Training available on both Mac and PC platforms....

Thursday Oct 19th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$895

2 sessions

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Microsoft PowerPoint Level 2

Training Connection @ 915 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017

This hands-on class is suitable for PowerPoint 2013, 2016, 2019 and 365 users. You will learn to create more dynamic and visually appealing presentations using the more advanced features of PowerPoint. The course covers transitions and animation, themes, slide masters, advanced formatting, SmartArt, adding audio and video, collaborating with others, protecting your presentations and more. Prerequisite: Trainees are required to have completed PowerPoint...

Tuesday Oct 3rd, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

Captivate Fundamentals

Training Connection @ 915 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017

This course will provide you with the knowledge and hands-on practice needed to develop and build software demonstrations and interactive simulations with Captivate. Target Audience: The course is aimed at beginner to intermediate Adobe Captivate users. Captivate is typically used by training and education, sales and marketing, or technical support and documentation professionals. Detailed Course Outline eLearning and Captivate Education Through...

Monday Nov 6th, 9am–4:30pm Pacific Time

 (2 sessions)

$995

2 sessions

Animation with After Effects (High School)

NextGen Bootcamp @ Live Virtual

Make eye-catching animations and dazzling visual effects with Adobe After Effects. Are you fascinated by animation? Learn how to make your own in this hands-on summer program that covers After Effects, Adobe's popular animation and motion graphics application. You'll start by learning about how to navigate the After Effects workspace, then dive into basic animation concepts and processes. From there, the program will move to more advanced techniques...

Monday Aug 12th, 10am–4pm Eastern Time

 (4 sessions)

$1,299

4 sessions

Animation with After Effects (High School)

NextGen Bootcamp - Virtually Online

Learn animation fundamentals in this After Effects summer program in NYC. Do you have a passion for animation and motion graphics? Use After Effects to make your own animations and motion graphics. In this fun hands-on summer course in NYC, you'll learn how to navigate the After Effects workspace, then dive right into basic animation concepts and processes. From there, the program will move on to more complex techniques like title and text animation,...

Monday Aug 12th, 10am–4pm Eastern Time

 (4 sessions)

$1,499

4 sessions

Video Editing & Animation Certificate (High School)

NextGen Bootcamp @ Live Virtual

Make Your Own Video Projects Learn how to edit video like a pro with Adobe Premiere Pro, the industry-standard editing software used by professionals. In this course, you'll learn the skills to create polished video projects, including how to import footage, organize your media in a timeline, speed up and slow down footage, color-correct video, and other foundational editing techniques. Whether you're thinking of starting a YouTube channel or considering...

Monday Aug 5th, 10am–4pm Eastern Time

 (8 sessions)

$2,495

8 sessions

Video Editing & Animation Certificate (High School)

NextGen Bootcamp - Virtually Online

Edit Videos with Premiere Pro Adobe Premiere Pro is the industry-standard editing software used by professionals. In the first unit of this certificate program, you'll learn skills to create polished video projects in Premiere Pro, including how to import footage, organize your media in a timeline, speed up and slow down footage, color-correct video, and other foundational editing techniques. Whether you're thinking of starting a YouTube channel...

Monday Aug 5th, 10am–4pm Eastern Time

 (8 sessions)

$2,495

8 sessions

Unreal Engine (Animation)

Studio Arts @ Virtual Learning

Unreal Engine is the perfect medium for creating convincing and fluid animation for your characters. From cartoony to life-like, animation breathes life into your project! For film, TV, animation, games, themed attraction fly-throughs and other projects, knowing how to use the animation tools in Unreal Engine gives you the ability to create high-end previs, animatics, cinematics and other real time animation sequences for your Unreal project. You...

Saturday Oct 28th, 8:30am–12:15pm Pacific Time

 (4 sessions)

$750

4 sessions

Blender 250

Studio Arts @ Virtual Learning

Blender 250 is an advanced workshop in our series for learning the hottest 3D program in the animation, games and VFX industry! This class will provide advanced tools and techniques in Blender. Each week outlined below is an exercise to learn Blender with a purpose. Using these newly-gained tools will further your needs as artists (and not just become technicians.) You will learn with a creative purpose. Advanced Blender Techniques: Week 1: Intro...

Monday Oct 2nd, 6:15–10pm Pacific Time

 (4 sessions)

$750

4 sessions

Autodesk 3ds Max Fundamentals

Future Media Concepts

In this Autodesk 3ds Max course, you'll receive a thorough introduction to Autodesk 3ds Max that will help new users make the most of this sophisticated application and will broaden the horizons of existing, self-taught users. The practices in this course are geared toward real-world tasks you will encounter. You will learn to use Autodesk 3ds Max to create photo-realistic renderings and animations. You'll examine the interface and workflow and...

Wednesday Nov 8th, 10am–5:30pm Eastern Time

 (3 sessions)

$1,595

3 sessions

Motion Graphics & Video Editing Portfolio Development

Noble Desktop - Virtually Online

So You Want a Job in Motion Graphics or Video Editing, But Aren't Sure Where to Start? Everyone wants to have a cool video for their presentation, website, or social media channel. YouTube is the most popular social media platform with 81% of adults in the United States as users. While TikTok (a platform devoted entirely to video) may only count 21% of U.S. adults as users, that's still almost 60 million people. Video, whether live or animated,...

Monday Oct 9th, 6–9pm Eastern Time

 (10 sessions)

$1,495

10 sessions

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Discover the Best Animation Classes in Los Angeles

Most people think of cartoons when they read or hear the word animation. Far from being limited to static or motion cartoon work, this broad category also includes video game graphic design, website special effects, and small animations added to live-action videos on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.

The list of graphics, video, and art pros who learn animation techniques is even more expansive. Besides titles like Animator, 2D Animator, and 3D Animator, they include the following:

  • 3D Modeler
  • Character Rigger
  • Compositor
  • Environment Artist
  • Lighting Artist
  • Motion Graphics Animator
  • Production Artist
  • Technical Artist
  • Video Editor
  • Video Manager

If you're interested in learning animation to launch a career or add to your skill set, consider looking for a bootcamp or certificate you can take in person in the Los Angeles area or live online from anywhere. Read on to learn more about the best animation classes in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area.

Best Animation Classes & Schools in Los Angeles

  • Noble Desktop - For those looking to work as Motion Graphics Designers, Animators, or Video Editors, Noble Desktop offers an immersive Motion Graphics Certificate. This program includes training in Adobe Creative Cloud software like After Effects and Premiere Pro, which work with Cinema 4D Lite from Maxon. Applicants should have working knowledge of Photoshop or Illustrator before enrolling. 
  • Training Connection - Training Connection offers computer and business skills classes, from Microsoft and Adobe Creative Cloud software to project management. Captivate Fundamentals is one of their popular courses that combines business with technical knowledge: trainers, sales executives and marketers typically use Adobe Captivate for presentations and multimedia projects. The class is open to students aged 14 and above.
  • ONLC Training Centers - ONLC Training Centers offer IT education at over 300 locations throughout the U.S. Their programs include design, cybersecurity, and business courses. Articulate Storyline 360 Core Skills: Level 1 is one of their many eLearning offerings. Participants learn this cloud-based development tool in an intensive two-session program. While there are no prerequisites, ONLC recommends reviewing the general Storyline tutorials before the first class.
  • CG Master Academy (CGMA) - If you look for animation training in Los Angeles, you will quickly become familiar with CG Master Academy (CGMA). This school provides numerous art and design classes, including many appropriate for animation. For a deep dive into motion graphics, check out their 2D Motion Graphics in After Effects course, an eight-week program that teaches attendees how to create animations and other visual elements. Applicants should have an understanding of design fundamentals before enrollment.
  • Lumenbrite Training - The Premiere Pro Training: Bootcamp from Lumenbrite introduces video editing beginners to this Adobe Creative Cloud software. Subjects in this immersive weeklong bootcamp include Adobe Audition, Dynamic Link with AfterEffects, and Media Encoder. There are no prerequisites for Premiere Pro Training: Bootcamp.

Los Angeles Industries That Use Animation

The Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metropolitan area covers a wide swath of geography and population. Top industries here include:

  • Entertainment
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Retail
  • Professional & Business Services
  • Government

Besides entertainment, industries here that use animation also include IT, manufacturing, health services, and FinTech. Some industries mainly use different types of animation tools than others. For example, Adobe Premiere Pro, Animate, and After Effects are industry standards in the movie industry; in professional and business services, workers are more likely to be familiar with Photoshop or PowerPoint.

Animation Jobs & Salaries in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is one part of the country with plenty of opportunities for those with animation expertise. California tech roles abound in areas like Hollywood, Burbank, and Mountain View, but L.A. is home to some of the biggest animation studios, including:

  • 20th Century Fox Animation (Century City)
  • Cartoon Network Studios (Burbank)
  • DreamWorks Animation (Glendale)
  • Pixar (Richmond)
  • Sony Pictures Animation (Culver City)
  • Walt Disney Animation Studios (Burbank)
  • Warner Bros. Animation (Burbank)

Design and animation salaries in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area range from modest to much higher than the national average. While a Video Editor here can expect to earn around $65,000 annually— more than 40% higher than the national average—a Video Manager typically earns about $84,000 per year on average.

Salaries for 2D and 3D Animators are even higher in L.A., averaging around $89,000 annually. For 2D Animators, that represents an average base salary over 130% higher than the national average, an impressive number.

As in most industries, management positions tend to pay more. The base salary for an Art Director in the L.A. metro area is $98,000 on average. And at the high end of the range, an experienced Design Director commands an average annual salary of $142,000—around 18% higher than the national average for comparable positions.

Salaries at these levels may require years of experience, and some industries pay more than others. Regardless of the role you choose, an animation career can be artistically and financially rewarding as long as you have the right training.

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