Animation Short Courses
Advance your animation skills with UAL
UAL Short Courses offer practical, hands-on training to master animation fundamentals using the latest software. Learn at world-renowned Central Saint Martins and London College of Communication. Courses are available on evenings, weekends, weekdays and online.
You will gain:
- Practical skills in specialist, creative software
- A strong body of work for your portfolio
- Expert tutor critiques and supportive group sessions
- A UAL Short Courses digital badge/certificate
Featured short courses
Character Design For Animation Short Course
£810
Create compelling characters. Learn character design fundamentals with a focus on drawing. Explore shape theory and animation history. Animate your characters traditionally on paper.
- Dates - 3 August 2026 to 7 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Drawn Animation For Beginners Short Course
£830
Discover the fundamentals of traditional animation and bring your drawings to life.
- Dates - 6 July 2026 to 10 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Storyboarding For Film Video And Animation Short Course
£890
Discover the filmmaker's key tool - storyboarding! Bridge script to production, essential for directors and designers. Plan your film's visual narrative.
- Dates - 17 August 2026 to 21 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Adobe After Effects and Animation Beginners Short Course
£620
Learn Adobe After Effects, a principal platform used in motion graphics and animation. Create motion graphics and visual effects.
- Dates - 20 July 2026 to 22 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Wednesday
Animation for Music Videos Short Course
£950
Develop your own style as an animator and learn how to make your own animated music video with this short course exploring experimental animation techniques.
- Dates - 10 August 2026 to 14 August 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Writing a TV Pilot Online Short Course
£580
Gain an insight into the screenwriting process and discover what’s involved in writing a compelling TV pilot with this insightful online short course.
- Dates - 18 August 2026 to 22 September 2026
- Schedule - Tuesdays
Animation And Visual Effects Using Maya Short Course
£1040
Learn 3D animation with Maya. This beginner's course introduces industry-standard software for film, TV and games. Build a solid foundation and create an animated sequence.
- Dates - 6 July 2026 to 10 July 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Zbrush for Designers Short Course
£830
Master ZBrush, the industry-standard digital sculpting tool. This course covers 3D and 2D modelling, texturing, and painting, with a focus on sculpting techniques.
- Dates - 22 June 2026 to 26 June 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Discover more about animation
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Image: left: Megan Metcalf painting, right: artwork by Megan Metcalf | Megan Metcalf
Discover the importance of storyboarding for film, video and animation
Professional artist and former short course student Megan Metcalf tells us about her experience on our Storyboarding For Film Video And Animation Short Course.
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Image: Animation for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course, Kate Sullivan | UAL
Course feature: Animation for 16 to 18 Year Olds
We discuss why our Animation for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course is the perfect way for teenagers to get inspired, learn about the industry and start building a creative portfolio.
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Top 5 types of animation styles
We discuss 5 popular animation styles and share some useful advice for anyone interested in a career in the industry from animator and UAL short course tutor, Francesco de Manincor.
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How to become an animator
Are you considering a career in animator? We put together this guide covering the steps you will need to take to become an animator and how to kickstart your career in this exciting field.