Animation · Story · Character Design · Filmmaking · Content Creation

The Professional animation school designed by Hollywood studio Animators

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“Hollywood Animation Academy sets a new standard in Animation education. I trust them so much I sent my daughter there. “
- Brian Horton, Art Director of Tomb Raider
“It’s about time that an animation school provides its students the skills needed to do the work right out of the gate.“
- Ron Hughart, Supervising Director of American Dad
" Finally, an affordable school designed by experienced industry animators for the new crop of talent!"
- Greg Manwaring, Animator for Disney, Warner Bros., and Sony
“This is an investment in a real career path. After researching animation programs across the country, we found this to be the absolute best and best value for the level of technical education. The level of talent, education, and mentorship is unmatched.”
- Parent, Class of 2025 Student
“Our daughter said she learned more here in her first semester then her friend who has been at a traditional art school for two years!”
- Parent, Class of 2026 Student
“Hollywood Animation Academy is a place where aspiring animators can learn the craft the way the pros do it in Hollywood. I've sat in on several lessons with the students and have marveled at their work and the quality of instruction they are getting there.”
- Ron Green, Executive Director of KCIMAGINE
“The online class was genuinely one of the best classes I have ever been a part of, and it fills me with excitement to be starting school later this year! “
- Student, Class of 2027
“In this industry we don’t look at degrees, it’s about a portfolio that proves your skills, and that is what HAA does best”
Dan Jeup- Head of Story for Toy Story 2 and Finding Nemo

The First Trade School for Animation

Built by Hollywood Animators

Hollywood experience in the Midwest. Live daily mentorship, in person or online, from the people who animated your childhood.

Our curriculum blends classic 2D, modern styles like anime and indie, and cutting-edge 3D pipelines used in film and games — simulating the real studio environment you'll work in.

HAA provides 2,100 hours of studio-style training with experienced industry animators in 2 years. Most four-year degrees give you 800 hours— for triple the cost, with teachers who have never worked in the animation industry before.

Every hour here is animation and professional career training.

The only school built by animators, for animators — where you finally belong.

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Studios where our faculty have worked

You won’t just learn animation.
You’ll train the way professionals train.

Program Paths

Start where you are with an introductory online class built to give new students the opportunity to try animation and learn from a Hollywood animator.

Ready to launch your career? Enroll in our Full-time in person and online programs.

Your path leads to a studio-ready portfolio, industry connections, and the professional skills studios hire.

Explore your path and choose your program!

Mentored BY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

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Our student showcase shows the professional-level assignments our students produce each year.

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ADMISSIONS

CERTIFICATE + Mastercraft PROGRAMS

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Our Professional-level Mastercraft Program takes students year-round who are graduates or professionals looking to improve their portfolios.

Or if you just want to get started we have an Intro to Animation Class starting about every 12 weeks.

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Animation instruction hours only

100% Animation Curriculum | All instructors are working animation industry veterans averaging 25+ years of professional studio experience.