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Doodling.

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Animating.

Animation for Ads Business Video Games Entertainment Television VFX

Sep 29th - Dec 17th | 6pm - 9pm | Tue + Thu ​

Tell your story, your way. Learn how to bring to life your ideas and characters using 2D and 3D animation. 12 weeks on hands-on training with leading industry software and tools. 

Grab the Free Animator’s Starter Pack:

  • Free assets for Blender
  • 15 minute Blender guide (PDF)
  • Career & Portfolio Guide (PDF)
  • Hardware Guide for Animators
  • Program Syllabus
  • School Catalog

We’ll send all your files to the email provided.

Clip from a real class: Instructor used AI tools to create new materials in Blender.

Images from the Animator’s Starter Pack.

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What you’ll master

Zero Theory Dumps.
All hands-on.

Start (or finish) your portfolio in 12 weeks. No lectures, just storytelling and computer skills. Previous experience not required.

Animation Basics

Learn the core ideas of animation, including how to draw characters, tell stories, and bring them to life.

2D animation

Create original 2D characters and stories while learning how to design motion graphics for business or entertainment.

3D animation

Create 3D characters and worlds while learning how to build models, add textures, animate characters, and design special effects.

Animation careers

Get ready for a career in animation by learning how to build a strong portfolio and present your work professionally.

The comment section

Grads Said It Best

Real reviews from real students: Every Google review is 5 stars.

Norb Garrett

"Hands-on education in modern media has never been easier or more fun. Learned podcasting, audio and video editing from experts working in the industry right now. Grads get use of the facilities anytime."

Ethan Mullet

"Media Arts Center was and is amazing!! Experience in script-writing, cinematography, editing and much more. The teachers were wonderful. Mr. John is incredible and full of amazing advice."

Tessa Evans

"Media Arts Center has been great. The hands-on learning and the availability of instructors have been so helpful. Definitely recommend."

AI for Business Broadcasting Creative Animation Digital Marketing E-Commerce Filmmaking Graduates

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We look for initiative, communication, and preparation in all applicants prior to consideration for acceptance.

The Media Arts Center is not affiliated with the CSB Media Arts Center.

Charlotte Locations

3420 Toringdon Way | Suite 100 | Charlotte, NC 28277

© 2023 The Media Arts Center Programs are avocational: designed for recreational, self improvement, or continuing education of occupationally qualified individuals. Avocational programs do not fall under board of education oversight. 

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