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    Duke University

    Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting

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    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Epic Games

    Epic Games Game Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Ideation, 3D Modeling, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Software Documentation, Software Design Documents, 3D Assets, User Experience Design, Computer Graphics, Usability, User Interface (UI), User Experience, User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Virtual Environment, Version Control, Prototyping

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    The University of Tokyo

    Interactive Computer Graphics

    Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Human Computer Interaction, Animations, User Interface (UI), Design, 3D Assets, Technical Design, Algorithms, Simulations

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    308 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    California Institute of the Arts

    Character Design for Video Games

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Animations, Game Design, Video Game Development, Design, Technical Design, Conceptual Design, Design Elements And Principles, Creative Design, Storytelling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Animated Storytelling: Emotive Animation in Procreate Dreams

    Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Animations, Storytelling, Musical Composition, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Writing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Beginner After Effects: Logo Animation

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Multimedia, Logo Design, Video Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, 3D Assets, Computer Graphics, Creative Design, Typography, Graphic Design, File Management, Color Theory, Image Quality

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    IESE Business School

    The Art of Storytelling

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Public Speaking, Oral Expression, Presentations, Verbal Communication Skills, Persuasive Communication, Content Creation, Drive Engagement, Writing, Non-Verbal Communication, Active Listening

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    Adapting Your 3D Skills: 3D Animation from Blender to Maya

    Skills you'll gain: Autodesk Maya, Animations, 3D Modeling, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Skillshare

    The Business of 3D Animation: Guide to Going Freelance

    Skills you'll gain: Invoicing, Animations, LinkedIn, Client Services, Autodesk Maya, Marketing, Price Negotiation, Sales Presentation, Professional Networking, Goal Setting, Business Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Create a Promotional Video using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Customer Engagement, Canva (Software), Video Production, Marketing Materials, Promotional Materials, Copywriting, Promotional Strategies, Multimedia, Product Promotion, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Target Audience, Value Propositions, Content Creation, Animations

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Skillshare

    Cel & 2D Animation: Streamline Workflow in Procreate Dreams

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Motion Graphics, Storyboarding, Adobe After Effects, Computer Graphics, Video Editing, Apple software proficiency, Color Theory, Storytelling

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera Project Network

    Create Animated Social Media Posts using Canva

    Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Motion Graphics, Animations, Content Creation, Social Media, Data Sharing, Collaborative Software, Marketing

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular animation courses

  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • Epic Games Game Design: Epic Games
  • Interactive Computer Graphics: The University of Tokyo
  • Character Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • Animated Storytelling: Emotive Animation in Procreate Dreams: Skillshare
  • Beginner After Effects: Logo Animation: Skillshare
  • The Art of Storytelling: IESE Business School
  • Adapting Your 3D Skills: 3D Animation from Blender to Maya: Skillshare
  • The Business of 3D Animation: Guide to Going Freelance: Skillshare
  • Create a Promotional Video using Canva: Coursera Project Network

Frequently Asked Questions about Animation

Browse the animation courses below—popular starting points on Coursera.

  • Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice: Duke University
  • Interactive Computer Graphics: The University of Tokyo
  • Blender for Filmmakers: Create Floating 3D Objects:Skillshare
  • Character Design for Video Games: California Institute of the Arts
  • VFX with Adobe After Effects from Novice to Expert: EDUCBA
  • Advanced 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Character Movement: Skillshare
  • 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Create an Original Character: Skillshare‎

Knowing why you want to learn animation, be it for film, games, or personal projects, will keep you motivated. Regular practice with animation software is crucial. Join online communities like the Animation subreddits or local groups for feedback and support. Work on real projects such as creating short animations. Coursera offers the course Interactive Computer Graphics by University of Tokyo, which can help you get started with animation.‎

The skills and experience you may need to have already before studying animation include having a creative mind with the ability to pay attention to the smallest details, some drawing or other artistic ability, and feeling comfortable working on a computer. Having a familiarity with computer graphics software and computer programming may also help you learn animation as well as learning how to create animated 3D movies. If you have some basic graphic design skills, they'll also be helpful. Another set of skills you may want to have to learn animation is the knowledge of color theory so you can understand the use of colors to express and communicate various emotions or feelings.‎

Learning animation may be right for you if you feel compelled to express your creativity using computer programs to create illustrations used on various media or platforms. It may be right for you if you want to learn how to design and develop game worlds and gameplay for video games, from concept to presentation. Studying animation is also a good idea if you plan to enter the virtual reality field where interactive animation and character animation and design are important to know. Studying animation may be beneficial for you to learn if you plan to become a 3D artist working on various platforms that require certification, such as Unity.‎

Yes. You can start learning animation skills on Coursera for free in two ways:

  • Preview the first module of many animation courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
  • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in animation, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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