Clean Up course

Practical courses with working animation professionals

Learn 2D animation. Bring your ideas to life.

Build your skills in Toon Boom Harmony, Moho, rigging and character animation through practical projects and expert guidance. Whether you're developing your portfolio or making your own film, find a course that fits your next step.

2026 course schedule

Our courses are packed with great features and suitable for part-time study without being overwhelming. You get lifetime access to the curriculum including all future updates, project files and resources to use in your showreel, not to mention a polished piece of work you'll be proud to share. Software discounts, certificates and a buzzing community of fellow artists are some of our added bonuses too!

Online Animation Courses

  • £250 or 2 monthly payments of £125

Moho Magic Animation

  • 5 left
  • Starts Oct 12

Learn to animate with one of the fastest growing tools in the field! Follow along with our outstanding guest expert, Dani as she takes you from total beginner to animating a full scene in just 3 weeks. Includes tech support and a critique on your final animation too, as well as a special offer to buy the full software for a bargain price!

  • £195 or 2 monthly payments of £97.50

Clean Up & Inbetweening

  • 9 left
  • Starts Nov 2

A 4 week course focusing on the highly sought after skills of clean up and in-betweening. Our esteemed guest tutor, Harriet Buckley, will guide you through via a project-based course, replicating a real world 2D animation project. Each week you'll complete homework and submit for professional review and notes.

  • £250 or 2 monthly payments of £125

Moho Magic Rigging

  • 7 left
  • Starts Nov 9

Learn to rig in Moho with our in-house expert! In under a month you'll gain the essential skills needed to build and rig characters in this popular 2D software. Having developed the character rigs for many an animated production, Dani Abram will give you the knowledge you need to take your static drawings to animatable, technically advanced creations!

  • £275 or 3 monthly payments of £92

Animating in Toon Boom

  • 8 left
  • Starts Nov 16

Learn 2D animation step by step - from bouncing ball to full character performance with dialogue. Practice the latest Toon Boom Harmony techniques used for professional quality animation with bonus exercises to build up your showreel.

  • £295 or 3 monthly payments of £99

The Animators Way

  • 8 left
  • Starts Jan 10, 2027

Develop your animation skills with this 10 week mentorship programme. You'll gain access to weekly check ins, continued accountability, loads of inspiration and plenty of support as you connect with fellow creatives looking to develop their skills. Whether you're building a showreel, working on a personal project or just re-igniting your love for animating, this course is for you!
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What our students say

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Read about students' experiences of the lessons, tutor support and community to help you decide whether the Academy is right for you.

Student showcase

Former student, Kasun Jayamanne took our Toon Boom course and did some amazing work on his final project. It shows that a real passion for animation and persistence can pay off! After finishing the course and adding his final project to his showreel, he gained employment as an animator on Rick & Morty, and now works for Cartoon Saloon on their next top secret project.

"The experience has been great due to the fact that everything runs smoothly. From the class size to the Discord community. Every question has been answered."

FAQs

How long do your online animation courses run?

Most courses run for 3–5 weeks; Walking the Walk and The Animators Way run for 10 weeks. Check each course page for its duration and feedback deadlines. Buy-once courses include lifetime access.

Will my timezone be a problem?

Watch the pre-recorded lessons whenever suits you, wherever you live. Check the course page for any live session times. Recordings are shared after live sessions.

Is there any software included?

Software arrangements vary by course: some include a licence or trial, and some offer purchase discounts. Check the course page before enrolling.

How much free time do I need to take part?

Most courses need around 3–5 hours a week for lessons and practice. Check the course page for its recommended workload.

Do animation course students get professional feedback?

Yes. Tutor support and feedback vary by course, from a final project review to weekly homework critiques. Check the course page for what’s included.

What happens when I finish the course?

Courses with certificates offer a personalised certificate on completion. You also keep access to any included course community.

Our Reviews

Animation Course Success Stories

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I went from knowing practically nothing to being able to fully rig and animate. There's no way I would have been able to get my job on Disney's Tangled Series without this course.

Adam's tutorials were easy to follow and doable around my work hours with help when I needed it. I am so grateful for a course that actually made everything understandable.

These are the most comprehensive courses I've found. Beyond being a great animator with a lot of experience Adam is an amazing teacher - a rare combination!

I had my first job in Toon Boom this week and your course was absolutely invaluable to getting the work done. Thank you for the great teaching!

Samira Tristani

Samira's Vimeo

Adam was an incredible mentor that undeniably helped me improve my animation skills. I am utterly amazed at the quality of the content. Very happy with my results!

Henry Leonardo

Henry's Portfolio

I just wanted to let you know that I’m starting my first animation internship today! Doing your course has really given me courage to put myself out there in this industry.