Animation for kids
Course outcome: a complete 1–2 minute animated film you can show friends, post online, or submit to competitions. You'll go through every stage: create a story, design characters, bring them to life, and add sound. Drawing skills not required — we'll teach you software where everyone's work looks great. Where this skill leads: you'll understand how animated films and videos are made. You'll be able to create animations for your projects, school presentations, and YouTube channel. This is the first step toward careers in animation, game development, and video production — plus an awesome hobby. How the course works: 4 modules with 3–4 lessons each, every lesson 6–7 minutes. Everything is clear from the start, lots of practice. Group of up to 20 people: the instructor helps everyone. You'll meet others who also love creating. First result: in the very first lesson, you'll bring a picture to life — watch a static image start moving. For those who've dreamed of making th
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Course by Masterplace University
Daniil Kozlov
Prompt engineer, Production designer
0 Students English language
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What you’ll learn
Story and Script
Learn to create stories that are fun to watch. Understand how to build a plot with beginning, middle, and end. Write a script for your animated film — short but real.
Characters and Backgrounds
Create heroes with personality and the world they live in. Learn to design characters that are easy to animate. Even if you can't draw — you'll master tools where that doesn't matter.
Animation and Movement
Bring your characters to life: teach them to walk, jump, talk, and express emotions. Learn animation principles used in real studios. Static images will transform into living characters.
Sound and Editing
Add voices, music, and sound effects. Edit all scenes into a finished film. Discover how sound makes animation so much better.