Your Animation Career Starts Here
Industry-focused animation courses for any skill level taught by studio veterans
Learn animation from film and game industry experts
Prepare for a fantastic career in animation! Guided by a professional animator, you'll learn software and workflows used by major studios.
From beginner short courses to advanced industry programs - find the right study option for your skill level and career goals.
Learn the latest techniques and be mentored by animators who have worked at world-class studios such as Disney, Ubisoft, ILM, Sony, EA and Weta.
Our specialized 2D animation and 3D animation courses will get you job-ready and give you a personalized education experience.
Studying animation opens up a variety of career opportunities. Explore the career paths that could be yours after graduating at CG Spectrum.
2D Animation
3D Animation
Why study at CG Spectrum
Get a more hands-on education with mentorship from top game design experts, an industry-approved curriculum and a thriving creative community cheering you on.
By giving you access to the most talented artists in the industry, we help you to become well connected, trained and prepared for life beyond school.
What you get when studying at CG Spectrum:
- Personalized job-focused training & career services
- Private 1-on-1 or small group classes
- Weekly live call with your mentor + recorded video critiques
- Supportive and active community of peers, alumni, and mentors
- Flexible schedules and 100% online, study from anywhere!
As an online school with students and mentors in 90+ countries, we're proud to bring the industry to you – wherever you are in the world!
Scott Claus
While at Disney and DreamWorks Scott animated classics like Pocahontas, Hunchback of Notre Dame and Road to El Dorado. He later won an Oscar for best special effects for Life of Pi.
Manager of Animation
Known for Hercules
Sykosan
Sykosan is a 2D animation filmmaker with expertise covering all stages of the animation process and a unique style of modern western and Japanese influences.
Mentor of 2D Animation
Known for Katy Perry's Cry About it Later
Roland Vallet
Roland has worked his way across the globe at major studios like Weta Digital, where he worked on two Planet of The Apes movies, The Hobbit Trilogy, and Avengers: Infinity War.
Mentor of 3D Animation
Known for Avengers: Infinity War
Todd Jacobsen
Todd is a thirty year veteran of the Hollywood 2D animation industry with extensive experience on features, TV, commercials, and theme park installations.
Mentor of 2D Animation
Known for Prince of Egypt
Mark Pullyblank
Mark has held lead positions at Rainmaker, Sony and Weta Digital working on films like Avatar, The Adventures of Tintin, and Night at the Museum.
Dept. Head of 3D Animation
Known for Avatar
Spectra
Spectra has been animating for almost a decade at Playstation, Digital Domain and Ubisoft on projects such as Far Cry 6, Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, and Advantageous.
Mentor of 3D Animation
Known for Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
Alfredo Cassano
Alfredo is a 2D animator and storyboard artist who has worked on feature films like Klaus (Lead Animator on Jesper), Song of the Sea, The Secret of Kells, and several TV shows.
Mentor of 2D Animation
Known for Klaus
Jacob Patrick
Jacob is an award-winning director, writer, and animator who now works at Walt Disney Imagineering. Credits include Red Dead Redemption, God of War III, Batman: Arkham Origins, The Jungle Book, and The Flash.
Mentor of 3D Animation
Known for Batman: Arkham Origins
Jon Vener
Jon is an artist, developer, and educator who has been in Animation, VFX, Games and VR for 13 years and has been a digital creative professional for 20+ years.
Mentor of 3D Animation
Known for Halo 4
The career program was invaluable.
I knew changing careers would have included things such as resumes, applications, networking, etc. But the biggest thing I needed to understand was the nuances of the animation industry, etiquette for approaching recruiters, and what type of roles (fixed-term or permanent) there were. These sessions really helped guide me, and explained how to approach my showreel and the subsequent application processes.
CG Spectrum was one of the best decisions I've ever made for my career.
I've learned and grown so much throughout this program and I loved that there are many resources in the CG Spectrum slack community, such as finding new job opportunities, meeting other students and mentors, and checking out different courses. It's also great that there's a career advisor who can guide students in getting their first jobs. I made sure to take advantage of everything that CG Spectrum had to offer and as a result, I was able to land my dream job at my dream company (Dreamworks). Thank you CG Spectrum!
I was hired by Ubisoft!
It’s your career success that matters. I applied to some companies with my updated reel and got hired by a studio named Dwarf-Labs where I did some animations for a CG commercial. Then I was hired by Ubisoft where I worked on one of their biggest franchises, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate!
I learned more in 9 months than other students do in 2 years.
The level of education I have received is unlike any other school I've come across. What separates CG Spectrum from other schools is that the mentors are not only talented professionals in their own right, but they also care about your success as an artist both in school and after you graduate. CG Spectrum is incredible, I cannot recommend it enough.
Absolutely amazing school!
I recommend it for complete newbs like I was who want to become animators. Mark Pullyblank was an amazing, kind, and helpful mentor who made sure I always knew what I was doing. He's probably one of the most dedicated teachers I know, and made sure he went over everything thoroughly with me and was quick to answer my questions. Definitely 10/10.
I’d take the course again if I could!
I can’t praise CG Spectrum enough for the quality of teaching and dedication to their students. Mark was by far the best mentor I’ve ever had. He really took the time to help design the course around what it is that I wanted to get out of it. I’ve studied other animation courses in the past, but none even come close to the depth and speed of development as CG Spectrum.
