Animation

COURSE CODE: EC2502097

COURSE DATES: Mondays, 19th January – 23rd March 2026

TUTOR: Dann Parry

DAYS: 10

TIMES: 6:30pm – 9:00pm

EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Ages 18+, All Levels

FEE: £315

LOCATION: Bankside Campus, 185 Park Street, SE1 9BL

Discover how ideas evolve from sketch to screen in this 10-week animation course, exploring both the traditional foundations and contemporary approaches to making. From stop-motion to digital compositing and experimental film, this course will enable you to develop your own animated short.
Throughout the sessions, you will cover:

– Timing, rhythm, and movement through exercises like the classic bouncing ball and bowling pin animations
– Expressive character design
– Animation using Photoshop and After Effects with found imagery and collage
– Stop motion
– Storytelling and storyboards
– Achieving abstraction, emotion, and atmosphere through experimental techniques

By the end of the course, you’ll have created your own short animated film, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the animation process from concept to completion. You’ll learn how to design characters, plan storyboards, animate across multiple mediums, and edit your final sequence.

We have a limited number of bursary places available for people aged 18–25. Please contact us to find out more or to apply.

Please note: The course overview provides a general overview of of course content and may be subject to minor changes at the tutors discretion.

Recommend booking by: January 5, 2026

COURSE SCHEDULE

All Levels

All attendees must be aged 18 and over.

This course is suitable for all levels. Students can move at their own pace depending on their experience, with as much support from the Tutor as they wish. This means an student from the following experience levels can join this course:

Beginner

Choose a Beginners course if you are looking for a broad introduction to the medium you are studying. Our Beginner courses are suitable for students with no prior experience.

Beginner +

Choose a Beginner + course if you are looking to hone your skills, focus on a specific subject area and build your confidence. These courses are suitable for those with some basic skills in and knowledge of the taught medium.

Intermediate

Our Intermediate courses are suitable for students who have considerable prior knowledge of the taught medium or have completed a Beginners/Beginners + course with the Art Academy.

Advanced

Choose our Advanced courses if you have considerable knowledge in the taught medium. You are expected to be able to work independently and have critical discussions around your work.

All materials will be provided for this course, please bring a USB to save your work onto.

DANN PARRY 

Dann Parry is an award-winning animator, filmmaker, and artist based in London. They have studied Animation at the renowned UCA Farnham and went on to graduate from the prestigious Royal College of Art. Dann’s work often explores mental health, sexuality, and queer themes through film whilst drawing inspiration from German Expressionism and gothic fiction. They have worked with clients such as Channel 4 and Universal Music, and their work has screened in festivals around the globe.

Bankside Campus

185 Park Street,London SE1 9BL

tel: +44 (0) 207407 6969

This is our new purpose built accessible campus. Find more information here

Nearest Tube/ Rail: London Bridge or Southwark (both a 10-15 minute walk).

Please note that London Bridge has two exits, the most direct route is to follow signs to “Borough Market”.

Students are welcome to use The Hub during break times, where you can prepare hot drinks and/or food. You must bring your own keep-cup, water bottle or food container to the Academy as mugs, glasses, and containers will not be available in our Bankside campus.

Tea and coffee will be provided by the Academy and is available from the island unit at the end of The Hub.

Terms and Conditions

  • By booking onto one of our courses you agree to our Short Courses Terms and Conditions.

  • You will need to have paid in full before the first session of your class. Your place is not guaranteed until we have received full payment. Please book early in order to guarantee your place on the course.

Materials & Equipment

  • If you purchased a pack online this will be given to you on the first session of your course upon your arrival. Packs can be booked on our Materials Page or on this page when you book the course

  • Please don’t wear your best clothes as there is always a chance you will get messy. If possible bring an apron or overalls.

  • All artwork at the Academy MUST be taken home at the end of each session where possible, with the exception of oil paintings and sculpture works.

  • We cannot store materials at the Academy, so please take these to and from your sessions.

  • Please ensure that your mobile phone is switched off or is on silent during the class.

  • Health and Safety Guidelines will be provided to you a week before the start of your course.

Concessions and Discounts

We offer a number of concessions and discounts, please find more information on what we offer here.

Gift Vouchers

If you would like to purchase a gift voucher to be used on our courses then you can purchase these here.

£315.00

10% Early Bird offer available until Friday 31st October.

Please apply coupon code aa-earlybird-10% at checkout.

£315.00