Animation Courses

Udemy features more than 200 animation courses that cover the basics of animation, animation software, and techniques for visually stunning video games. The majority of Udemy animation courses are beginner-friendly. They use free animation software and teach how to create 2D or 3D animation from scratch.

The cost of Udemy animation courses ranges between INR 2,000 – 4,000. Students can click on the join now links and get up to 90% discount on these courses. Udemy also has basic tutorials and videos on animation for free, without any certification.

As per student ratings and reviews, “Learn Professional Pixel Art & Animation for Games” is the best Udemy animation course. “Background Design” is the highest-rated Udemy animation course with an average rating of 4.9/5.

CourseRegistration Link
Background Design
Complete Rigging Course: Moho & Anime Studio
Direct and Produce Animation
jQuery for Beginners – Create Website Animations Easily
Angular Styling & Animations (for Angular 2+)
UI Animation using Sketch 3, Principle App, and Flinto
Learn Professional Pixel Art & Animation for Games
Learn 3D Animation – The Ultimate New Blender 2.8 Course A-Z
After Effects Motion Graphics Beast
Interactive Web Animation (JavaScript SVG CSS & HTML)
Ultimate Blender 3D Character Creation & Animation Course
Maya for Beginners: Complete Guide to 3D Animation in Maya
Learn to Animate: Classical 2D Animation for Beginners
Principles of Animation: The Art of Appealing Motion
Learn to Storyboard for Film or Animation
The 2023 Blender Primer: 3D Modeling, Animation & Rendering
Break Into The Animation Industry
LEARN 3D ANIMATION: Create Credible & Unique Animations
Learn Animation, The Beginner’s guide
Motion Design with Figma: Animations, Motion Graphics, UX/UI

Background Design

This course teaches how to create background art for animation and the fundamentals of concept art, colour keys, layout sketches as well as final background painting. This course requires Photoshop or a similar digital painting application, tablet, and pen. The course is suitable for artists, animators, and storytellers.

  • Course Rating: 4.9/5
  • Duration: 3.5 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 1 article, 4 downloadable resources, full lifetime access, access on mobile and TV, assignments, certificate of completion

Join Now: Background Design

Learning Outcomes

Understanding steps for becoming an Animation Background ArtistLearn the steps for creating color concepts for Background Art and Design
Understanding digital art and concept painting and its techniquesUnderstanding the principles of background art and design
Learn steps for creating background painting for animationUnderstanding digital art techniques and their perspective
Learn how to create background art painting from start to finish

Complete Rigging Course: Moho & Anime Studio

The course is a step-wise guide for learning ragging skills using Moho and Anime Studio. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn to rig and its proper technique and master 2D rigging. The course requirements are Anime Studio version 9.5 and familiarity with the working of the interface.

  • Course Rating: 4.4/5
  • Duration: 3.5 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 8 articles, 2 downloadable resources, full lifetime access, access on mobile and TV, certificate of completion

Join NowComplete Rigging Course: Moho & Anime Studio

Learning Outcomes

Understanding Anime Studio Pro/ Moho Rigging techniquesLearn the tools and menus that are there in the rigging process
Learn tricks and techniques that will make the rigging process efficientLearn how to improve your rigging skill

Direct and Produce Animation

Unlike other courses, this course gives an insight into how the animation industry works. The course addresses all of the processes that go into creating an animation, or an animated story or game. The course is suitable for candidates interested in choosing a career in animation; mainly production or direction.

  • Course Rating: 4.4/5
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 9 articles, full lifetime access, access on mobile and TV, certificate of completion

Join Now: Direct and Produce Animation

Learning Outcomes

Learn how to direct and produce animation without any drawing or animating skillsLearn how to minimize the time taken for an animation to complete
Learn how to guide people to follow your vision

jQuery for Beginners – Create Website Animations Easily

The course focuses on mastering JavaScript framework or jQuery to add animations to any website. As a part of the prerequisites, students are required to be familiar with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

  • Course Rating: 4.3/5
  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 1 article, 1 downloadable resource, full lifetime access, access on mobile and TV, certificate of completion

Join NowjQuery for Beginners – Create Website Animations Easily

Learning Outcomes

Learn how to make complicated JavaScript applications the easy wayLearn how to add features to the website using jQuery
Know how to add animations to any websiteLearn how to write code that is compatible with any browser

Angular Styling & Animations (for Angular 2+)

In this course, candidates learn how to use dynamic styles and animations for creating Angular apps. The course requires knowledge of basic Angular (2 or 4), CSS, and/or CSS transitions and animations and is suitable for those who are interested in enhancing the user experience using Angular and dynamically styling or animating Angular apps.

  • Course Rating: 4.6/5
  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 10 articles, 36 downloadable resources, Full lifetime access, Access on mobile and TV, and a Certificate of completion

Join NowAngular Styling & Animations (for Angular 2+)

Learning Outcomes

Understanding features that Angular offers to dynamically style as well as animate Angular appsLearn how to style Angular components, and elements and change styling dynamically
Learn how to add complex animationsUnderstanding styling and animating your web page using angular
Understanding dynamic styling and animating and what it meansUnderstanding which tools allow you to adjust styles while running
Learn how to use vanilla CSS for building nice transitions and animationsUnderstanding Advanced Animation features including Animation groups and keyframes or callbacks
Understanding steps for animating the appearance as well as the removal of elements/ componentsLearn how to animate lists and routing

UI Animation Using Sketch 3, Principle App, and Flinto

In this course, students will learn how to design web and mobile products using Sketch 3. Sketch 3 is a design tool focusing on UI/UX design. They will also learn how to prototype full flows and micro-interactions using applications like Flinto, Principle, Marvel App, and Invision’s Craft Plugin. The course prerequisites are Mac OS (Sketch only works on Mac) and basic knowledge of design principles.

  • Course Rating: 4.5/5
  • Duration: 8.5 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 41 downloadable resources, full lifetime access, access on mobile and TV, certificate of completion

Join Now: UI Animation Using Sketch 3, Principle App, and Flinto

Learning Outcomes

Learn about some basic and advanced tricks on SketchLearn how to create prototypes for mobile devices and web
Learn how to create UI animation and micro-interactions using Flinto and PrincipleLearn how to create prototypes using the Marvel App

Learn Professional Pixel Art & Animation for Games

The course aims to teach candidates how to create pixel art and animation using Photoshop and use that to create animated games. It is a project-based course, candidates will be working on 5 projects after mastering concepts like Photoshop basics, pixel art design process, colour theory, background design, game map design, creation, and more.

  • Course Rating: 4.6/5
  • Duration: 4.5 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 2 articles, full lifetime access, access on mobile and TV, certificate of completion

Join Now: Learn Professional Pixel Art & Animation for Games

Learning Outcomes

Learn how to design and build pixel artLearn how to animate art for designing games
Learn about shape, color, and value in pixel art

Learn 3D Animation – The Ultimate New Blender 2.8 Course A-Z

The course is suitable for those who do not know how to create 3D animation or those who have experience working with the Blender 3.7 version but now want to learn about Blender 3.8. It is a project-based course; candidates will work on projects and assignments and will be able to create 3D animations from scratch. They will learn about character designing, texturing, rigging, animating, and adding sound.

  • Course Rating: 4.5/5
  • Duration: 19.5 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get 90% discount)
  • Benefits: Full lifetime access, access on mobile and TV, certificate of completion

Join Now: Learn 3D Animation – The Ultimate New Blender 2.8 Course A-Z

Learning Outcomes

Learn about the new Blender 3.8 versionLearn to rig, texture, model, and more

After Effects Motion Graphics Beast

It is a beginner-friendly animation and motion graphics course in After Effects software. The students will be creating 4 client projects that they can share on their resumes. The topics covered in this course are types of keyframes, graph editors in After Effects, text animation, shape animation, morphing animation, letter animation and more.

  • Course Rating: 4.3/5
  • Duration: 9 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 1 article, 39 downloadable resources, full lifetime access, access on mobile and TV, assignments, certificate of completion

Join NowAfter Effects Motion Graphics Beast

Learning Outcomes

Basics of After EffectsLearn motion in After Effects
Types of keyframes and graph editorsText animation, letter animation, morphing animation, etc.

Interactive Web Animation (JavaScript SVG CSS & HTML)

The course focuses on CSS Animation (CSS3), SVG Animation, Interactive JavaScript Animation as well as Web Animations API. The course suits anyone interested in learning web animation including JavaScript developers, CSS developers, HTML developers, website designers, UX/UI designers, and more.

  • Course Rating: 4.4/5
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 2 articles, 63 downloadable resources, full lifetime access, access on mobile and TV, certificate of completion

Join NowInteractive Web Animation (JavaScript SVG CSS & HTML)

Learning Outcomes

Understanding the history of Web AnimationsUnderstanding CSS Animations and SVG Animations
Understanding Interactive JavaScript Animations and accessing complex attributes of SVG elementsUnderstanding regular expressions, masking and clipping path animation with the help of JavaScript
Understanding Web Animations API VS requestAnimationFrame methodUnderstanding the theory of interactive web animation with the help of projects

Ultimate Blender 3D Character Creation & Animation Course

This comprehensive Blender 3D course is designed for individuals of all skill levels, including beginners, intermediates, and advanced users, who aspire to master character creation and animation. This project-based course takes learners from the very basics of Blender navigation to advanced character animation techniques. It guides students through five progressively challenging animation projects, covering modeling, rigging, materials, and even lip-syncing for talking characters.

  • Course Rating: 4.6/5
  • Duration: 33.5 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get a 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 1 article, 6 downloadable resources, Full lifetime access, Access on mobile and TV, Certificate of completion

Join Now: Ultimate Blender 3D Character Creation & Animation Course

Learning Outcomes

Students will learn how to make, texture, rig, animate & make characters talk. Students will learn how to create several different animations from start to endBy the end of the course, students will be able to fully make, rig, texture and animate 3D characters including how to make them talk
By the end of the course, students will learn the ins and outs of making characters, rigging them, animating them, making their own sounds for their animations!By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the skills to make their own scenes and characters from start to finish and fully animate them

Maya for Beginners: Complete Guide to 3D Animation in Maya

This Autodesk Maya course, led by professional 3D animator Lucas Ridley, is perfect for beginners looking to dive into 3D animation. With over 25 hours of tutorials, it covers everything from Maya basics to advanced skills used in the film, music, and gaming industries. Students will learn modeling, shading, texturing, lighting, rendering, rigging, keyframe animation, and dynamic effects like cloth and smoke simulation.

  • Course Rating: 4.6/5
  • Duration: 26.5 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get a 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 2 articles, 1 downloadable resource, Full lifetime access, Access on mobile and TV, Certificate of completion

Join Now: Maya for Beginners: Complete Guide to 3D Animation in Maya

Learning Outcomes

You will become comfortable using Autodesk Maya to model, texture, rig, animate, dynamics, light, and renderRendering your projects for high-quality playback
Simulating dynamic effects like water, cloth, and smokeYou will know how to put together an entire 3D animated scene!
Modeling, shading, texturing, lighting beautiful designsRigging a 3D character for animation

Learn to Animate: Classical 2D Animation for Beginners

This Adobe Animate course is designed as a comprehensive beginner’s guide to animation, covering essential animation principles for objects, text, and characters. It caters to complete beginners and those with some animation experience looking to solidify their fundamentals. The curriculum covers crucial concepts like easing, timing, spacing, squash and stretch, and working with anticipation and overshoot.

  • Course Rating: 4.5/5
  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get a 90% discount)
  • Benefits: assignments,1 downloadable resource, Full lifetime access, Access on mobile and TV, Certificate of completion

Join Now: Learn to Animate: Classical 2D Animation for Beginners

Learning Outcomes

You will learn the principles of animationGo from zero animation to a fully finished character animation!
Learn Frame by Frame animationLearn the techniques of classical 2D animation
Learn how to use Adobe Animate software for 2D AnimationHow to animate to make realistic motion.

Principles of Animation: The Art of Appealing Motion

This comprehensive animation course delves into the timeless “12 Principles of Animation,” offering students a versatile learning experience encompassing drawing, stop motion, claymation, and After Effects puppeteering. Students can expect to cover topics like squash and stretch, anticipation, timing, and more. The instructor, who has worked on major films like Avengers and Ready Player One, shares valuable industry insights, making it a valuable resource for aspiring animators.

  • Course Rating: 4.8/5
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get a 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 2 articles,1 downloadable resource, Full lifetime access, Access on mobile and TV, Certificate of completion

Join Now: Principles of Animation: The Art of Appealing Motion

Learning Outcomes

A Short History and Science Behind AnimationThe 12 Principles of Animation
Universal concepts to add appeal to your animationProcreate Animation on the iPad
After Effects AnimationStop Motion Animation

Learn to Storyboard for Film or Animation

This comprehensive online course offers a complete overview of storyboarding for film, animation, or gaming, making it an ideal starting point for aspiring storyboard artists. The course covers various essential aspects, from drawing techniques and perspective to script breakdown and scene flow. The course is designed to help build a professional portfolio and provides insights from a seasoned animation and film professional, Siobhan Twomey.

  • Course Rating: 4.5/5
  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get a 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 8 downloadable resources, Full lifetime access, Access on mobile and TV, Certificate of completion

Join Now: Learn to Storyboard for Film or Animation

Learning Outcomes

You will learn about Storyboarding software and Storyboard templatesKnow and get free storyboard templates within the course resources
Learn the storyboarding basics, such as drawing, storyboarding planning and using templatesLearn digital storyboarding and storyboarding for film
Become a Storyboard ArtistLearn Storyboarding techniques for beginners step by step

The 2023 Blender Primer: 3D Modeling, Animation & Rendering

This up-to-date and trending Blender 3D course. The course covers Blender versions 2.8x, 2.9x, and 3.0x, and offers a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of Blender’s features, ensuring students understand not just how to use the software but also the underlying graphics principles. This course is designed to empower learners with valuable skills in Blender and computer graphics theory.

  • Course Rating: 4.7/5
  • Duration: 18 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get a 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 5 articles,11 downloadable resources, Full lifetime access, Access on mobile and TV, Certificate of completion

Join Now: The 2023 Blender Primer: 3D Modeling, Animation & Rendering

Learning Outcomes

understand the blender tool in its entirety and work with it fast and efficiently. even if you have zero knowledge.utilize all the simulation and particle systems of blender in a comprehensive way.
understand 3D modeling techniques so that students can make their own creations.properly generate UV maps on top of geometry to apply textures.
understand the whole 3D pipeline: modeling, animation, and rendering.learn how to quickly edit videos using DaVinci Resolve.
  • Course Rating: 4.9/5
  • Duration: 7 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get a 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 1 article,2 downloadable resources, Full lifetime access, Access on mobile and TV, Certificate of completion

Join Now: Break Into The Animation Industry

Learning Outcomes

Strategies for kickstarting your animation careerInsider knowledge about the hiring process
What’s expected on a demo reelHow to be successful at a studio
What qualities you need as an artist to be hired and in demand

LEARN 3D ANIMATION: Create Credible & Unique Animations

This 3D animation course is an ideal choice for both beginners and advanced learners looking to master the art of animation. The course takes a step-by-step approach, teaching the fundamental principles of animation with clarity and precision. It includes practical examples from real-life scenarios and professional animations. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to create engaging and credible character animations, making it suitable for both novices and those looking to reinforce their animation knowledge.

  • Course Rating: 4.5/5
  • Duration: 8.5 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get a 90% discount)
  • Benefits: assignments, 6 downloadable resources, Full lifetime access, Access on mobile and TV, Certificate of completion

Join Now: LEARN 3D ANIMATION: Create Credible & Unique Animations

Learning Outcomes

The principles of 3D Animation.How to make your characters think for themselves, have a unique personality, and look like they are really alive.
The 5 stages to create a professional animation (Reference / Blocking / Blocking + / Splines / Polishing)How to record good and original references, and how to get into the skin of your character.
Technical guides of everything you need to know to animate in Blender (Also ideal for Maya animators who want to learn this increasingly popular animation software)Access to a private group of 3D animators to receive feedback and watch the animations of your classmates

Learn Animation, The Beginner’s Guide

This introductory animation course is tailored for absolute beginners, making it accessible to anyone without prior drawing or animation experience. The course provides step-by-step guidance using basic shapes to create endearing characters and covers essential animation principles, helping learners become proficient animators. This course is designed for those who may have been hesitant to explore animation due to the perceived complexity of other programs and is budget-friendly for those not wanting to invest in expensive software.

  • Course Rating: 4.4/5
  • Duration: 5 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get a 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 10 downloadable resources, Full lifetime access, Access on mobile and TV, Certificate of completion

Join Now: Learn Animation, The Beginner’s Guide

Learning Outcomes

What are the 12 Animation PrinciplesHow to approach a walk cycle
Start animating your own walk cycle with a cute characterHow to approach a walk cycle
How to animate a jumping elephantAnimate a run cycle

Motion Design with Figma: Animations, Motion Graphics, UX/UI

This comprehensive motion design course offers a project-based learning experience and is ideal for those interested in web and mobile design. The course utilizes Figma, a leading design tool. It includes all necessary Figma files, premium design templates, and assets. The curriculum is hands-on, covering topics such as motion design principles, micro-interactions, animation techniques, and showcasing prototypes in portfolios.

  • Course Rating: 4.5/5
  • Duration: 20 hours
  • Fees: INR 2,000 – INR 4,000 (click on the join now link to get a 90% discount)
  • Benefits: 5 downloadable resources, Full lifetime access, Access on mobile and TV, Certificate of completion

Join Now: Motion Design with Figma: Animations, Motion Graphics, UX/UI

Learning Outcomes

Use Figma like a pro and get a job in User Interface Design, User Experience Design (UX/UI), Web Design or Mobile App DesignLearn to build Motion Design Prototypes with Figma and add Animations and Motion Graphics to your projects
Learn UI/UX best practices using the latest trends in the industryLearn the principles of Motion Design, the motion design process, best practices, and prototyping your projects for your customers and clients
Have an amazing design portfolio customized and professionally completed by the end of the courseLearn to use Smart Animate in Figma

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Udemy Animation Courses: FAQs

Ques: How do I enroll in a course on Udemy?

Ans: To enroll in a course on Udemy, you need to create an account on Udemy. If you decide to enroll in a particular course, you can add the course to your cart and proceed to payment. After purchasing, the course content will be accessible to you.

Ques: Are Udemy courses self-paced?

Ans: Yes, most Udemy courses are self-paced. This means you can access the course materials at any time and learn at your own pace.

Ques: Do Udemy courses come with certificates?

Ans: The majority of Udemy courses offer certificates of completion. These certificates are typically provided by the instructors themselves and may not carry the same weight as certifications from educational institutions.

Ques: Can I access Udemy courses on any device?

Ans: Yes, Udemy courses are accessible on different devices including computers, smartphones, and tablets.

Ques: Can I get a refund for a Udemy course?

Ans: Yes, Udemy has a refund policy. You can request a refund within 30 days of purchase, provided you haven’t completed a significant portion of the course.

Ques. Is animation easy to study?

Ans: Animation is quite difficult to learn but with effective learning and dedication, one can master animation techniques within 6 months.

Ques. Are there free animation courses available?

Ans: Yes, Udemy offers free animation courses that give the basic knowledge of animation, drawing, and motion graphic techniques.

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