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Sony Pictures Animation and Sony Pictures Imageworks have teamed up with the educational platform Yellowbrick to present "This Is Animation," an all-new, free-to-access online course designed to introduce learners of all ages to the art and industry of animated filmmaking.

The course is hosted by animation director Kris Pearn ("The Willoughbys," "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2"). "This Is Animation" offers an insider's look at how animated films and series come to life and is designed to open the doors to anyone curious about working in animation.

Through five engaging modules, learners will explore the core pillars of animation storytelling, from the production pipeline to character creation and world-building. The course will provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the animation landscape while offering a unique glimpse into the magic that brings animated stories to life.

Source: https://variety.com/2025/artisans/news/sony-online-course-this-is-animation-1236399067/

This is Animation - Free Online Course from Sony and Yellowbrick

Free course from Sony Pictures Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks and Yellowbrick gives unprecedented access to modern animation production.

www.yellowbrick.co

 

[Valonquar]

Module 6: Get worked into the ground & lose the will to live.

 

[Liopleurodon]

I accomplished with AI what I couldn't with years of practice.

 

[AJUMP23]

This is cool.

 

[Revolutionary]

Fine print: if you finish this course, you are legally obligated to help finish VFX on Spider-Man 4, out in theaters in less than a year.

 

[Londo]

I thought this was an Xbox.

 

[Ar¢tos]

So this is how they are going to fix the shortage of animators in the gaming industry...

 

[John Bilbo]

This is cool!

 

[StueyDuck]

I accomplished with AI what I couldn't with years of practice.

it's exactly why this sort of free course is becoming free and available to any person.

The gatekeepers are scared.

Where those who adopt AI will blend both the skills, not just use AI entirely.