PREMIER ANIMATION SCHOOL FOR AUSTIN’S ASPIRING ANIMATORS
Are you an aspiring artist in Austin looking for quality animation schools to jump start your career? Hollywood Animation Academy in Kansas City is a different breed. Here, your talent and passion can ignite a career in the thriving animation industry, fueled by industry veterans, a supportive community, and a curriculum designed to breathe life into your characters.
WHAT IS HOLLYWOOD ANIMATION ACADEMY?
While Austin is a growing hotbed for tech and game design, there is little access to a top animation school near Austin. However, Kansas City’s Hollywood Animation Academy offers aspiring animation artists premium animation coursework from industry legends with professional connections with the top animation studios in the world.
One might think they need to go the lengthy traditional college route or to an expensive art school for animation instruction, this isn’t the case. The animation industry hires based on portfolios and portfolios alone, so a college education is completely unnecessary. Say goodbye to those boring filler classes typical of the four-year animation schools. Austin students will work on one thing and one thing only in our 2 year program: the art of animation .
THE NUMBERS LOOK GOOD!
The animation industry is exploding, with a projected 16% growth surge in the next decade. This translates to a thrilling landscape brimming with more and more career opportunities to pursue your creative skills. Envision yourself breathing life into new and soon-to-be beloved characters, designing breathtaking worlds, and receiving an average hourly rate of over $45 in the film, television, and game industries. Let Hollywood Animation Academy aid you in your pursuit of a fulfilling career where creativity reigns supreme.
Job Opportunities & Salaries for Character Animation Artists in the U.S. in 2022:
- Television Animation Artist: Pay ranges from $110,000 to $150,000 yearly
- Film Animation Artist: Pay ranges from $92,250 to $120,000 yearly
- VFX and Video Game Animation Artist: Pay ranges from $92,250 to $150,000 yearly
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Animationguild.org, talent.com, comparibly.com
You’ll gain the skills needed for an exciting career in animation with Hollywood Animation Academy's intensive 2-year animation program. Led by industry veterans, aspiring animators from Austin can master the art of 2D and 3D animation, game animation, directing, character design, and more.
Graduate with the skills and portfolio to command high-demand, high-growth careers in the dynamic animation landscape. No degree is required, just passion and dedication. Take your first step toward animation mastery.
OUR PROGRAM
LEARN TO MAKE THE THINGS YOU LOVE TO WATCH AND PLAY!
TRAINING
Master the art of animation with industry veteran storytellers and animators.
CREATE
Master storytelling, animation techniques, and character design for professional-level results.
GROW
Collaborate, elevate, connect. Thrive in a professional-level studio where talent meets opportunity.
BUILD
Build a demo reel that captures your essence and ignites your dream career.
TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARD
YOUR DREAM JOB!
From character design to animation principles and storytelling, master what powers Hollywood's biggest blockbusters. Our comprehensive 2-year program, designed by industry veterans, gives you the skills and knowledge professional studios demand. Tailor your portfolio through real-world projects and gain invaluable insights from award-winning faculty. Developed drawing ability is required. Our online introductory classes (14+) allow you to explore your potential passion for animation.
Gavin Dell
Founder and Lead Instructor
Master the art of animation from the man who helped bring animation giants like Family Guy, Central Park, Bordertown, and Scooby-Doo to your television. Gavin Dell, founder and lead instructor of Hollywood Animation Academy, has credits on X-Men, The Simpsons, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hercules, Life of Pi, and The Pink Panther as well as video games such as Gears of War 2, Saints Row IV, and Silent Hill. With more than 30 years of industry experience working for Warner Bros., Disney, and Pixar, Gavin founded Hollywood Animation Academy to inspire future artists and help the animation industry continue to grow. His full credits are available on IMDB.com.
Hollywood Animation Academy is your chance to learn the intricate nuances of 2D and 3D animation from a true legend. Immerse yourself in the magic of animation and carve your own path in this dynamic and ever-evolving industry. Don't just dream of bringing your characters to life—make it a reality.
6 reasons to choose HAA for your animation training
- Beyond Textbook Learning: Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of animation under the guidance of animation professionals. Our studio insights will offer you the competitive edge to launch your animation career.
- Software Skills: Our commitment to mastering cutting-edge software ensures our talent aligns seamlessly with the needs of top studios.
- Animation Mastery: This industry-backed, 2-year program cuts through the noise of non-animation courses, hones your practical skills, and builds a portfolio that gets you noticed by professionals.
- Portfolio Excellence: Get your portfolio industry-ready with the help of Hollywood Animation Academy's seasoned instructors. They've seen what works, and they'll help you craft a portfolio that opens doors to top studios.
- The Life of Kansas City: The City of Fountains is one of the most affordable cities to live in the U.S. and is where Walt Disney began his career. It’s the ideal place for you to start your animation career!
- Ditch the Diploma: Hollywood Animation Academy fast-tracks your career with industry-ready animation skills, leaving traditional bachelor's degrees in the dust.
Bring your animation aspirations to life at Hollywood Animation Academy. Begin your dream career with the help of true industry professionals.
Contact us today to learn more about our animation school. We offer up and coming animators from Austin 2D, 3D, and game animation programs that will surpass your greatest expectations.
Did you know when you are watching animation 30 frames go by per second? Did you know the voice actors act out the script into recordings for storyboard artists to then be the first to visualize the script? They say animators are actors, only with a pencil, well now they use a lot of different tools. This course will introduce you to the basic fundamentals that make animation work, and where animators fit into the process of making films, games, and television shows. We will discuss the history of animation and see where it is going. It is an eye opening introduction to the magic, the art, and the craft. Great for younger students as well ages 14 up with strong basic computer skills. On the final day of class, you will learn to animate the Iron Giant or Lego Batman!
3D Animation fundamentals will teach you how to use Autodesk Maya to create animation using character rigs. It’s like puppeting your character without drawing! You will learn the basics of weight, posing, timing and movement to create some awesome pieces for your portfolio using characters like the Iron Giant, Homer Simpson, Woody and Buzz and even Spongebob!