ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS
Hollywood Animation Academy strives to provide training that is affordable, realistic, and connected to the Animation industry so that our graduates will be some of the most prepared and sought-after new professionals entering the marketplace.
We know from experience that studios hire individuals who fit a very specific group of design styles and software skills, who can demonstrate what they can do through a great portfolio. That’s what our programs deliver.
Students are trained by experienced Animation Directors in the methods of major animation studios like Disney, Fox, Warner Bros, Activision, and more. Instead of receiving a simple grade on an assignment, our directors guide them to help them achieve the highest quality product for their portfolio. Every assignment is carefully engineered to provide portfolio pieces that will help our students present themselves as professionals with a wide variety of in-demand styles and skills.
Beyond animation skills, we teach our students how to market themselves, how to conduct themselves as professional artists, how to apply for jobs, and how to negotiate their salaries. In every part of our program, we deliver real world learning that will give our students a huge advantage over comparable programs.
ANIMATION CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Taught in person at our Kansas City Campus
9:30 to 5:30 Monday Through Friday
2 YEAR ANIMATION CERTIFICATE
Now enrolling for Fall 2025 | Enroll by June 1
Students learn 2D, 3D, Character Design, Storyboarding, Filmmaking and Previsualization. These are the most hired and top paying jobs in the industry. Students can reach professional entry-level skills based on their work ethic while attending our Academy. We strongly recommend our Masters program for 2D animation students who typically need more time to grow to today's industry standards than 3D-focused students. Classroom sizes are held to a maximum of 12 students to provide for the one-on-one attention students need in this competitive field.
3D Animation-only Path
We are now accepting students who want to learn 3D animation only. This is for students with no drawing ability but want to pursue filmmaking and animation in the movie and gaming industries.
MASTERS IN ANIMATION PROGRAM
Taught In Person and in Live Classes Online
MASTERS IN ANIMATION CERTIFICATE
Now enrolling for Fall 2025 | Enroll by June 1
In our Master’s Program courses, you'll work on film-quality projects, advanced storyboarding, and high-end cinematics tailored by our directors that will make your work shine above the competition. Your final semester will include the opportunity to write your own story and produce in Maya and Unreal Engine for 3D-focused students or as a 2D animatic to showcase yourself as a content creator. With real-world schedules and direct feedback from our experienced directors, you'll gain the tools and confidence to step seamlessly into the professional animation industry.
It's the proving ground you need to safely test your skills, and show the industry you are ready for the major leagues. It's not just the skills you need, it is the projects that prove your skills to the studios that matter in your portfolio. HAA has the insight and experience to train you where other schools can’t. Unlock your full potential with the HAA Master's Program!
ONLINE INTRODUCTORY COURSES
Taught Online Only
INTRODUCTORY COURSES
Continuous Enrollment | Contact Us For Upcoming Course Schedule
We understand that students may need a better understanding of what being an animator involves before they can decide if they want to commit to animation as the career they want to invest in and grow into. We offer a limited number of introductory courses online throughout the year.