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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 For your career!

The Animation Industry's best training program

Located in Kansas City where Walt Disney started, our groundbreaking certificate program gives the advantage of daily in-person training from experienced Hollywood Directors and Animators using studio programs. We offer a 2-Year certificate and our Masters Program 3 year certificate.

If you are a beginner or a graduate with a bachelor's degree in animation that wants to get the training and portfolio you need to break into the industry, you've come to the right place!

We train for 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Storyboarding, Character Design, and Filmmaking. Our state-of-the-art program blends classical Disney style animation with today's most powerful technology in 3D, Unreal Engine, giving our students the best portfolios the studios have seen in years. 

Salaries for Character Animation Artists in the US

  • Television Animation Artist - $110,000-$150,000
  • Lead Artist or Director- $150k to 250k
  • VFX and Video Game Animation Artist - $92,250-$150,000
  • Film Animation Artist - $92,250-$150,000
  • Junior Animator- 90k to 115k

THERE IS NO DEGREE NEEDED to work in the animation industry. It is all about your portfolio, and because we are directors from the industry, that is our specialty!

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Our Program

Get the inside advantage from industry professionals

TRAINING

Learn from master class animators with experience at major studios in person and in online classes

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

Grow your network with connections to major studio artists and directors

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!

 See our admissions page for rates and requirements. https://www.hollywoodanimationacademy.com/admissions/

You will receive our catalog and courses information

Questions about our online introductory classes or full program?

Tell us about you below!

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    Gavin Dell

    Founder and Lead Instructor

    Gavin Dell is a 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, Tomb Raider 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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    6 reasons to choose Hollywood Animation Academy for your animation training.

    1. Experience matters! Hollywood Animation Academy has developed the best animation program in the country for animation industry jobs. We are the only 100% animation school dedicated to film, games, and television training. Our staff has more industry experience than any other college animation program in the country. Our connections and insight will give you a huge advantage for today's competitive market.

    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. Our 100% animation program has far more depth than any other colleges teaching animation today. Not only do we train for traditional animation and 3D animation. We train for film and Unreal engine.

    4. Great portfolios get the job! Our instructors are experienced directors who have reviewed portfolios for major studios. We know exactly what you need to succeed. We help you build your reel, your website, and give you inside information on how and where to apply when you are ready. We even have recruiters and directors review your work and give you valuable feedback that can help you be ready for the workforce.

    5. KC rocks! 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. This is the city where Walt Disney started so why can't you?

    6. Why pay for years of school you don't need? HAA gets you ready to work in half the time and for less than half of the cost of most colleges. 

    Contact us today to get your career in animation started!