NEW EVENT RELEASED! ANIMATED INSIGHTS: ONLINE INDUSTRY TALKS & Q&A SESSIONS

What we do

^{Whether you’re an established professional or developing a new career in the industry, benefit from being taught by the best Aardman animators, makers, creatives and producers from our multi-award-winning studio.}

Our courses *NEW* Animated Insights Online Events About us

Upcoming courses

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

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 personal one-to-one mentoring with our leading Aardman animators.

£2800 - Next Course: May 2023

Stop Motion 2

The second of our industry-led online character animation courses covers full-face performance, lip-sync and advanced Stop Motion performance.12 weeks of online masterclasses, teaching, tasks, and personal one-to-one mentoring with our leading Aardman animators.

£2800 - Next Course: Jan 2024

Animated Insights

Join the Aardman Academy as we host a series of online discussions and Q&As with some of animation's leading creatives, designed to demystify and give insight into key areas of production within the Animation Industry.

£30 - Next Session: 21st March 2023

Join us at our next online open day

Join course leader Stuart Messinger and learn more about the Academy and our Foundation and Stop Motion 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.}