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TERM DATES: Jan 4, 2026 - Mar 21, 2026
LEVEL: Advanced 
COURSE PREREQUISITES: Facial Performance
Animating Appeal and Entertainment
$1620
Now that students have a solid foundation in moving and acting, the focus shifts to acting choices. This final animation class is designed to help students get that extra spark of life and appeal in their animation. Taught by veteran animators, their goal is to help students learn to make better, entertaining acting choices and to achieve a high level of polish and sophistication. Instructors guide with the broad strokes and the tiny details that will help take students' work to the next level. Students animate new acting shots, and get help polishing their demo reel.
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Tuesday 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 10:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday 10:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
ABOUT INSTRUCTORS
Tony Bonilla
United States
Tony has been animating professionally for over 20 years, and has taught animation courses for over seven years. Some of his film credits include; Wish, Strange World, Encanto, Raya and the Last Dragon, Ralph Breaks the Internet, Moana, Zootopia, Big Hero 6, Rio 2, and Ice A...
Bill Haller
United States
I'm an Animation Director with over 20 years of experience in Animated Features, VFX, Short Films & Commercials. I've worked at Sony Imageworks, ReelFX, Rhythm & Hues, WildBrain, and some others where I've been passionate about bringing characters to life for many entertain...
Tony Mecca
United States
I've been a professional animator for over 20 years spanning major feature films, games, mixed reality, and most recently - theme park attraction ride and creative development. I have animated on everything from VFX heavy realistic style shows like Snow White and the Hunt...
Tyler Phillips
United States
Tyler is a Character Animator at DreamWorks Animation originally from San Diego, California. After earning his bachelors in Graphic Design, he got his big break in the industry as a compositor in live action working in Prague in 2005. He then did a ninja back flip into...
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