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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.
MEET SPECTRA
Mentor of 3D Animation
Spectra has been animating for almost a decade, getting her start as a Pixar Animation Intern and working her way up through Playstation, Hinterland Studio and Digital Domain where she was a Senior Cinematic Animator. Spectra has several major titles under her belt, including Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, Advantageous, Far Cry 6 and Hogwart's Legacy.
MEET HUBERT LAPOINTE
Mentor of 2D Animation
Hubert earned his first animation supervisor credit on The Ollie and Moon Show for Netflix. He actively participated in numerous ads as both a freelance director and animator, including remote collaboration on TV shows like Rick and Morty at Bardel Entertainment, Squish at Caribara Animation, and two pilots for Xilam Animation.
MEET TODD JACOBSEN
Mentor of 2D Animation
Todd Jacobsen is a veteran of the Hollywood animation industry with feature and television credits ranging from The Princess and the Frog, The Prince of Egypt, FernGully: The Last Rainforest to the simplehearted Cats Don’t Dance, Curious George, The Wild Thornberrys Movie to the subversive The Simpsons, Family Guy, The Ren & Stimpy Show.
MEET JON VENER
Mentor of 3D Animation
Jon has been in Animation, VFX, Games, and VR for 13 years; and has been a Digital Creative Professional for over 20 years. He is also a conservatory-trained percussionist and avid martial artist.
Jon has contributed to an impressive list of titles such as Bioshock 2, Dark Souls 2, Elder Scrolls Online: The Alliances, The Force Unleashed 2 and Halo 4.
Questions? We have answers.
Should I study 2D or 3D animation?
Choosing between 2D and 3D animation comes down to personal preference. 2D animation tends to suit people who are more artistic in nature, whereas 3D animation often suits those with a more technical mind.
2D requires a large amount of illustration, as every frame needs to be drawn, either on a digital tablet or hand drawn. 3D Animation requires creating movement via 'rigs', where a 3D model is essentially given a skeleton that can be manipulated in a virtual 3D space.
Can I learn both 2D and 3D animation?
Yes you can. CG Spectrum offers beginner animation courses in both 2D and 3D animation, however it is not recommended to do both at the same time, unless you can dedicate a minimum of 20 hours per week for each course.
If you're looking for more specific info, head on over to our 2D animation or 3D animation pages for more FAQs.
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!
CGS ultimately led me to my first opportunity as an animator at Sony Imageworks.
I was able to create a demo reel and build connections with professionals. I have to give a HUGE shout-out to CG Spectrum’s Career Development Manager. She was the person who guided me through the entire application process. I honestly believe I would not have gotten this opportunity without her help.
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.
