The Animation Academy

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SEMESTER 16.3a

Our 85th consecutive semester
June 3, 2013
Our Legacy Lives In Our Students

Schedule/General Information

Contact Info
Location
Adult Classes
Teen Program
New Classes

Phone: 818-848-6590
Administrative Offices:

The Animaton Academy
2740 W. Magnolia Blvd. Suite 305
Burbank, California 91505

Please note: No classes are conducted at our Administrative Offices

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Classes are held at:

Burbank Association of Realtors Hall
2006 W. Magnolia Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506

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7:30pm-10:00pm

Character Design I
Background Design & Perspective
*Visual Development
**Storyboard Fundamentals
*Character Design II

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7:00pm-9:30pm

Teen students must be 15 years of age to enroll, and may stay until the adult session ends for the evening at the discretion of their parent or guardian. Teen students must submit samples of their work as a requisite for enrollment.

NEW CLASS ADDED - NARRATIVE ILLUSTRATION - Zembillas / Staff - $195
Students must first complete CHARACTER DESIGN I, BACKGROUND DESIGN and VISUAL DEVELOPMENT.

News and Events

Mission Statement
AN Night
Congratulations

The Animation Academy specializes in the rapid development of artistic skills necessary for achieving a successful career in animation. Our program is firmly rooted in the fundamental principles of the animation arts. Our students develop strong creative skills that give them a competitive edge. The Animation Academy has made the difference in achieving the career goals of many professionals currently working in the industry at its highest levels.

The Animation Academy is happy and proud to sponsor AnimationNation Night on the last Tuesday of each month. AN Nights are a monthly event based upon AnimationNation.com. The AnimationNation movement began at the Academy in 1999 and continues to influence the industry through special guest speakers, presentations, social networking and artistic creativity.

Next AN Night

Congratulations Nelson Boles, on winning the 2nd annual Warner Bros/Hanna Barbera Animation Scholarship! 2008

Congratulations Kris Anka, on winning the very first Warner Bros/Hanna Barbera Animation Scholarship! 2007

Academy Video

Special Features

Students Testimonials

Dave Gerry
Stephanie Mallon
Rudi Willis
Mara Price
Ken Roskos
Elizabeth Kyababchyan
Alex Leon
Joe Olivares
Vincent Bury
Arnold Doong
Brandon Messenger
Neal Sopata
Rob Priester
Ronald Rubio
Taso Gionis
Chris Gossett

"The Animation Academy is an ideal platform for artists of many disciplines to gain valuable insight and direction for their work. My improvement since coming here nine months ago has been greater than all of my previous experience combined."

"This school encourages its students to excel."

"I thought I could draw until I found this school. I wish I'd come here sooner."

"What I like about the Animation Academy is that the program is very well taught and it makes sense. You are taught in an organized way, with prerequisites first and then moving on to higher levels. The school has helped me to develop and focus my career plan."

"The Animation Academy offers a strong foundation in draftsmanship and basic processes I previously seemed to miss. The instructors encouraged me to overcome the problems I was having by energizing my work and avoiding cliche designs. Lots of fun, too."

"I learned a lot about animation when I came to this school and I really enjoyed coming to classes."

"I've never learned so much about character design than my first two weeks at The Animation Academy. The quality and integrity of the school is extremely strong."

"The Animation Academy is the industry's best kept secret. Combine a knowledgable veteran staff that cares with a serious student body and you have a phenomenal resource for animation and art education"

"The first major improvement that The Animation Academy helped me attain is a realistic understanding of drawing for production. The second, very simply, is to do what I'm good at - what I have a knack for - and explore it, study it, do countless amounts of drawings, observe and learn from them, then do more drawing."

"Quality and fundamentals are constantly reinforced into us, resulting in a great portfolio."

"Coming to The Animation Academy is the best thing to happen to me since I learned to tie my shoes."

"The Animation Academy provides an environment of growth and creativity. My drawing skills have exploded to a whole new level.

"My experience at The Animation Academy was kick-ass and I am carrying it with me into all other areas of my life."

"The Animation Academy is a good learning environment. The classes are small enough to get to know the teachers and also your fellow students. You realize what's important in improving your skills and the proof is in your drawings."

Ronald Rubio became production artist on "The Simpsons"

"I've studied at The Animation Academy since early March, 1998 and I've grown a great deal in my basic drawing and design skills. If you are serious about the animation industry, this school has my highest recommendation"

Taso Gionis became a Character Designer on "The Rugrats"

"Of all the schools I've come across in my eleven year professional career, I have never encountered a place that offers the quality instruction that The Animation Academy does. If I could begin my career over again, I would be spending as much time as possible with the world-class pros that make this school stand above the rest."

Created the acclaimed "Red Star" comic book

More Testimonials

Robert Gold
Chris Collins
Jose Lopez
Larissa Marantz
Arash Tirgari
Walter Gatus
Snakebite
Aaron Horvath

"The Animation Academy is a school that treats you as an individual, assisting you in developing your particular strengths. Within less than a year studying here, I have accumulated enough work to create a portfolio to be proud of. It is an excellent place to hone your skills and network with the top people in the industry."

"I've been studying at The Animation Academy since its founding and I've learned more in a short time here than at any other art school I've ever studied at. If you're serious about becoming a better artist, than this is the school for you."

"The Animation Academy has skyrocketed my skills and knowledge in a very short period of time. The confidence and experience that the instructors have here I have never seen anywhere else. This is the place to be."

Jose Lopez became a leading animation Character Designer

"The Animation Academy was the best thing that could have happened to me as an artist."

Larissa Marantz became a Character Designer on "The Rugrats"

"I would say without hesitation that I've learned more at The Animation Academy in the past six months than I had in my entire life. The development of skills and imagination is what The Animation Academy is designed for."

Arash Tirgari became a feature film artist

"I've been to a lot of art and animation schools around Southern California, but I've never been to a school that gives as much knowledge to it's students as The Animation Academy."

Walter Gatus became a professional Character Designer

"The Bruthas and Sistas of The Animation Academy create an environment that is as nurturing as a three course meal made by mom. Warm and with the right textures, the Academy fulfills the creative hunger left by the boring and bland flavor fabricated in the taste buds of my mind by corporate America."

Industry leading Photoshop artist

"The Animation Academy is not only an excellent place to study, it is a collective of like-minded artists who constantly push one another to create. It's a truly supportive environment, and I owe my current level of ability to the school."

Became leading character designer / animator