Animation Short Courses
Get up to speed with the fundamentals of animation and refine your practical abilities with our range of short courses. Learn to visualise, plan and create works using industry-wide techniques and get up to speed in using the latest, innovative software so you can become the most proficient in your practice.
Located at UAL's world-renowned colleges, Central Saint Martins and London College of Communication, courses are available in a range from formats; from workshops and week-long, intensives, to those spanning several weeks.
Explore our Autumn term evening classes and weekend courses, or study online from the comfort of your own space and get the same, high quality learning experience at a time that suits you or on-demand.
Alternatively you can choose to study with us during our Winter, Spring or Summer Schools. Each school offers a unique experience of studying at UAL, with an extended Winter School for 25/26 this festive season.
UAL Short Courses are suitable for every level, all designed with appropriate class sizes, so tutors can help each individual improve their knowledge and get to the next level.
Our courses offer the opportunity to:
- Work in studio spaces and use state-of-the-art computers
- Learn skills in specialist, creative software
- Create a strong body of work to enhance your portfolio
- Gain friendly tutor feedback and helpful critiques to guide your progress
- Supportive group sessions to share ideas and get fresh perspectives
- A digital badge to display on your CV or portfolio, and a certificate of completion
Featured short courses
iPad Animation Short Course
£460
Learn to create simple, hand-drawn animation sequences on iPad using Procreate and Procreate Dreams in this 5-week evening course at London College of Communication.
- Level - All levels welcome
- Dates - 6 November 2025 to 4 December 2025
- Schedule - Thursdays
Drawn Animation For Beginners Short Course
£760
Discover the fundamentals of traditional animation and bring your drawings to life.
- Level - Beginners
- Dates - 23 March 2026 to 27 March 2026
- Schedule - Monday to Friday
Storyboarding For Film Video And Animation Short Course
£700
Discover the filmmaker's key tool - storyboarding! Bridge script to production, essential for directors and designers. Plan your film's visual narrative.
- Level - All levels welcome
- Dates - 21 February 2026 to 21 March 2026
- Schedule - Saturdays
Adobe After Effects and Animation Beginners Short Course
£640
Learn Adobe After Effects, a principal platform used in motion graphics and animation. Create motion graphics and visual effects.
- Level - Beginners
- Dates - 17 December 2025 to 19 December 2025
- Schedule - Wednesday to Friday
Character Design for Beginners Online Short Course
£550
Learn to create compelling characters for books, games, and film. Develop distinctive personalities and looks for static or animated illustrations.
- Level - Beginners
- Dates - 12 January 2026 to 16 February 2026
- Schedule - Mondays
Zbrush for Designers Short Course
£790
Master ZBrush, the industry-standard digital sculpting tool. This course covers 3D and 2D modelling, texturing, and painting, with a focus on sculpting techniques.
- Level - Beginners
- Dates - 14 April 2026 to 16 June 2026
- Schedule - Tuesdays
Augmented Reality in Adobe Aero Short Course
£460
Gain an exciting introduction to AR and its use in transforming art into immersive experiences in this 5-week evening course at Chelsea College of Arts. Learn AR technology basics, explore AR art techniques, and create your own AR projects.
- Level - All levels welcome
- Dates - 17 February 2026 to 17 March 2026
- Schedule - Tuesdays
Metahumans and Animation in Unreal Engine Short Course
£720
Learn to create and animate Metahuman characters using motion capture in Unreal Engine. Gain hands-on experience in character setup and animation sequences. Bring characters to life with dynamic camera movements.
- Level - All levels welcome
- Dates - 14 January 2026 to 18 March 2026
- Schedule - Wednesdays