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The future of animation training!

Less expensive than college
Take only career-relevant courses
Daily classroom instruction from experienced animation directors.
Learn using the processes used in major studios
No degree needed to get hired.

Build an exceptional portfolio using the processes and programs currently used by Hollywood Studios and Game Developers

Make the things you love to watch and play your career!

THE NUMBERS LOOK GOOD!

Jobs for animation artists have a forecasted 16% growth in the next 10 years averaging over $45 an hour for the Film, Game, and Television industries. Attending our animation school in Kansas City gives you the skills you need to break into the industry!

Job Opportunities & Salaries for Character Animation Artists in the US in 2022

  • Television Animation Artist - $110,000-$150,000
  • VFX and Video Game Animation Artist - $92,250-$150,000
  • Film Animation Artist - $92,250-$120,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Animationguild.org, talent.com, comparibly.com
Job Titles - 2D or 3D Animator, Story Artist, Production Board, Character Designer, Art Director, Revisionist, Previsualization Artist, Director, Assistant Director, Background Artist

Our 2-Year animation school program based in Kansas City is taught 100% by industry experts that will prepare you to work for major studios in film, games, and television. THERE IS NO DEGREE NEEDED to work in the animation industry. It is all about your portfolio and that is our specialty!

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Marvel, Disney, Universal

Our Program

LEARN TO MAKE THE THINGS YOU LOVE TO WATCH AND PLAY!

TRAINING

Learn from master class animation professionals with experience at major studios

CREATE

Unlock your creative potential in storytelling and design with the best 2D, 3D, and game animation programs in the country at our Kansas City academy

GROW

Collaborate with a team and start to grow your network with other talented artists

BUILD

As part of our 2D and 3D animation programs in Kansas City, we’ll help you craft an exceptional portfolio and demo reel that opens doors for you

Take your first step toward
your dream job!

Request our course catalog and tuition rates. See our admissions page for info on rates and requirements. Tell us about you below!

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    Gavin Dell

    Founder and Lead Instructor

    Gavin Dell is a Writer, Director, Animator, Storyboard Artist and Character Designer. He is originally from Kansas City and after graduating Shawnee Mission South High School moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in animation. Since then, he has worked on over 30 films, games, and television series at nearly every major Hollywood Studio. Director of Family Guy, Scooby Doo, Bordertown, and Central Park, Animator for Warner Bros and Chuck Jones, Tim Burton and Steven Spielberg and credits on The Simpsons, PInk Panther, Hercules, Pirates of the Caribbean, XMEN, Silent Hill, Gears of War 2, Life of Pi and more. A complete list of his credits can be seen at IMDB.com click the imdb icon and check him out. 

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    Watch THE STORY

    6 reasons to choose HAA for your animation training

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    1. Experience matters. Our staff has more industry experience than any animation program in the country. Our connections and insight will give you a huge advantage for getting hired in the industry.

    2. We use the latest industry software. Studios value potential employees that have experience on their programs. 

    3. We train students to a professional level. Most degree programs do not give half the level of depth that our 100% animation program gives. 

    4. Portfolios are #1. Our instructors are experienced directors who have reviewed portfolios for major studios. We know exactly what you need to succeed!

    5. KC rocks! Kansas City is one of the nicest and most affordable cities to live in the US. This is the city where Walt Disney started so why can't you?

    6. HAA gets you ready to work in half the time and for less than half of the cost of most colleges.