What we do

We are committed to nurturing talent by delivering excellence in film and animation training and mentoring. Whether you’re an established professional or developing a new career in the industry, our courses offer access to support, guidance, teaching, and mentorships that are devised and run by world-leading professionals from our multi-award-winning studio.

Our courses

Upcoming courses

See the "Our Courses" section for everything we are currently offering.

Model Making Foundation

A four-week online programme with practical masterclasses, weekly tasks, and online community covering everything you need to know about the core principles of model making with Aardman's senior model maker Jim Parkyn.

New! £249

Stop Motion 1

Our Flagship industry-led online character animation course explores the core principles of Stop Motion and performance with bi-ped characters.

12 weeks of online masterclasses, teaching, tasks, and one-to-one mentoring.

£2800 - Next Course: Sept 2022

Stop Motion Foundation

Our brand new 4-week online programme with practical masterclasses, weekly tasks, and online community covers everything you need to know about the principles of Stop Motion Animation from leading Aardman Talent.

NEW! £249

Join us at our next online open days

We run two events back to back per month. Head of the Aardman Academy Mark Simon Hewis is up first talking about the Academy and our Foundation Courses. Then it's over to Course Leader Stuart Messinger to guide you through our Stop Motion 1 & 2 courses.

Gateway to industry courses

Find out about our animation days and register your interest by clicking the button below.

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Bespoke training and events

The Aardman Academy also works with businesses and educational partners to offer bespoke animation courses, training, and events.