ANIMATION INDUSTRY
ESSENTIALS
New York University (NYU) faculty, alongside professional animators from studios like Dreamworks, Disney, and Roblox guide you through the rapidly evolving 2D and 3D animation industries that are dominating what we watch and how we play. From ancient flipbooks to the most cutting edge software that is making today’s blockbuster films possible, we introduce the founding principles of animation, cover the future of the industry, and help you take the first steps in honing your craft.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Explore the dynamic world of animation, understanding production pipeline secrets and blockbuster film techniques. Guided by industry experts, earn a prestigious NYU Tisch School of the Arts certificate upon completion.
BUILD EXPERTISE
Learn from leading faculty and professional animators with on-demand video lessons, and develop real-world skills through self-paced projects and assignments to build your animation portfolio. 
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Gain practical understanding through real-world case studies and examples, and get first-hand tips and advice on the craft of animation from some of the flagship studios in the business.
STAND OUT
Earn a Certificate of Achievement in Animation Industry Essentials from the world-renowned NYU to add to your profile and resume and help you stand out from the rest. BUILD EXPERTISE
Learn from leading faculty and professional animators with on-demand video lessons, and develop real-world skills through self-paced projects and assignments to build your animation portfolio. GET STARTED NOW
Gain practical understanding through real-world case studies and examples, and get first-hand tips and advice on the craft of animation from some of the flagship studios in the business. STAND OUT
Earn a Certificate of Achievement in Animation Industry Essentials from the world-renowned NYU to add to your profile and resume and help you stand out from the rest. 
INSTRUCTORS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Dean Lennert
NYU Animation Area Head
Courtney DiPaola
2D Animator
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Liron Topaz
Animation Department Chair
DreamWorks Animation
Helen Jen
Visual Effects Producer
Netflix
Jay Mosquera
Lead Technical Artist
The Walt Disney Studios
Rin Jones
3D Artist
Jazwares
Alexa Lim Hass
Director
Writer
Animator
Juan Niño
Senior Animator
The Mill
Raye Rodriguez
Creator
Director
Executive Producer
Demi Chen
Animation Production Supervisor
Illustrator
Dimitri Patino
Animation Artist
DreamWorks TV Animation
Mikel Wellington
Senior Character Artist
Pheonix Labs
Sarah de Gaudemar
Director
Animator
Jose Sanez
Animation Artist
DreamWorks Animation
Kimson Albert
Animation Timing Chair
DreamWorks Animation
Sue Perrotto
Director
Fox Animation
Phil McNagny
Associate Professor
John Canemaker
Professor Emeritus
Sang-Jin Bae
Associate Arts Professor
Brendan Gottlieb
Animator
Walt Disney Animation Studios
CURRICULUM
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On YOUR Schedule.
The program includes 5 online course modules, and related skill-building activities. Each module is 3-5 hours, and is broken into
several shorter lessons that students complete at their own pace. Students earn a non-credit Certificate of Completion from NYU.
Humans have been making artistic marks for thousands of years, but in the 19th Century, we figured out how to make them move. Trace animation’s evolution into a full-fledged industry over 100 years, while studying the core principles of animation that still govern the art to this day, even in the most technologically advanced sectors.
Once dominated by the American mega-studios, the animation industry is now fully international, and driven by software and technologies that artists must know to stay competitive. See how the modern business operates across film, television, and video games, and what skills will be needed tomorrow.
Classical 2D animation may no longer dominate the industry, but it’s still a field of great innovation and artistry. See how professional animators in digital, stop motion, pen and ink, and experimental 2D animation continue to advance their field, and what it takes to carve out a career in the area where animation began.
Computer-assisted animation has existed since the 1950s, but its explosion over the past two decades has remade how popular entertainment is created. Dive into cutting edge 3D animation software like Maya and Blender, while following the production pipeline for most of today’s animated films, shows, and games.
Technology is driving the animation industry into uncharted waters. Globalization is moving many studios overseas while producers are constantly experimenting on how to deliver more content cheaply. Stay up on the biggest drivers in the animation industry while developing your own brand and career profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
After enrolling in a certificate path course, you will receive your login information within a few hours and then have one full year of on demand access to watch videos, take quizzes, and work on projects at your own pace.
Mentorship courses such as Animation Mentor have live mentor-led sessions. Application and registration information can be found at animationmentor.com.
For certificate courses, you can choose a one-time payment, a four-month payment, or a 12-month plan. All payment plans have one year of course access. The one-time payment is the best deal, but if you prefer a monthly payment plan, we have options.
For mentorship courses such as Animation Mentor, payment information can be found here.
Yes, absolutely! While participating in multiple programs, you can decide how to divide your work.
Yes! Once you have completed all coursework and payments for each school certificate path you’re enrolled in, you will receive your certificate of completion.
Animation Mentor courses do not include a certificate.
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