THE ONLY 100% ANIMATION ACADEMY IN THE US
THE HOLLYWOOD ANIMATION ACADEMY DIFFERENCE
Centrally located in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri, where Walt Disney started his career in animation, HAA is the only specialty school for animation in the US. We pride ourselves on having the most cutting-edge curriculum in animation education, and it is an honor to share our wealth of experience with our students.
Our 2 and 3 Year Certificate programs provide a higher level of training than universities at a fraction of the cost. Learn to work in real studio pipelines (Maya, Unreal, Storyboard Pro) with directors from Disney, DreamWorks, and Sony.
Find Out if Animation Is Your Calling
Thinking about a career in animation—or just want to see if it’s the right path for you? Discover the thrill of bringing characters to life in our Introduction to Animation courses, available for 2D Animation and 3D Animation. Meet one night a week for 8 weeks, learn directly from Hollywood pros, and see your skills grow fast. It’s the perfect starting point for students, creatives, and career-changers alike. Our next online courses begin in early January. Request information now so you don’t miss the chance to sign up!
Our program was designed by the most experienced staff of animators and directors ever assembled for a full time school. Students receive live daily in-person mentorship with industry veterans.
The insight we give in real world practical training stands far above other college programs because of our deep experience working at major Hollywood studios.
Students don’t just learn—they create studio-quality films, game cinematics, and industry-ready portfolios under the guidance of working pros from Disney, DreamWorks, and beyond.
TAUGHT BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
IT’S TRAINING AND TALENT THAT GETS YOU HIRED.
It’s about proving in your portfolio that you can do what the studios do. And when you are being taught by the people who review portfolios for major studios, you have a huge advantage.
The work of our students during the 2024-25 school year.
LEARN MORE ABOUT:
Sign up by November 7th for a free portfolio review with a Hollywood Director. We’ll contact you to schedule a day and time; virtual and in-person.
7 REASONS TO CHOOSE HOLLYWOOD ANIMATION ACADEMY FOR YOUR ANIMATION TRAINING:
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Our staff has more industry experience than any other college animation program in the country. Students need a real professional's experience to gelp them reach professional levels. Our connections and insight will give you a huge advantage for today's competitive market. Learn about our Faculty
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Studios value potential employees that have experience on their animation and design software.
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Our certificate programs are focused 100% on professional animation skills, and has far more depth than any other college teaching animation today. Check out our programs
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Because our directors were the ones who reviewed portfolios for their teams, they know exactly what you need to succeed.
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Kansas City is one of the nicest and most affordable cities to live in the US. You will be taught by instructors who have taught at top schools in California and New York for a fraction of the cost. Learn more about Kansas City
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HAA gets you ready to work in half the time and for less than half of the cost of most colleges.
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We only allow 12 students per classroom so our students get the quality of attention they deserve.
Congratulations: Our student Savannah Sallee, was recently hired as a storyboard artist at Loud Cloud Animation Studios in Oklahoma City. Go Savannah!