StoryFrameSchool · Courses
Learn the craft from working artists.
Six disciplines, from life drawing to finished animation. Learn live with a coach, or at your own pace with video lessons — the choice is yours.
Two ways to learn
Choose your format.
Every course is available in two formats. Same craft, same standards — a different pace.
Coaching
Private video sessions with a professional artist who reviews your work and draws over it.
- 10h or 20h packages, scheduled around you
- Draw-overs and frame-by-frame feedback
- Exercises tailored to your level and goals
- Portfolio-oriented guidance
E-learning
Step-by-step video lessons you can watch anytime, anywhere, as many times as you need.
- Structured video modules
- Downloadable exercises and references
- Lifetime access to the lessons
- Upgrade to coaching anytime
The courses
Six disciplines. One craft.
Pick a single course, or follow them in order to build a complete set of skills.
Animation
Bring characters to life with timing, weight and acting.
- 12 principles of animation
- Spacing, timing & body mechanics
- Acting and facial animation
Character Design
Create memorable characters that are ready to animate.
- Shape language & silhouette
- Personality through design
- Turnarounds & expression sheets
Storyboard
Tell stories shot by shot, like a film director.
- Shot types, staging & composition
- Continuity and the 180° rule
- Pitching and animatics
Academic Art
Build the classical foundations every artist relies on.
- Construction, perspective & proportions
- Light, shadow and values
- Observational and life drawing
Anatomy
Understand the body to draw it in any pose, human or animal.
- Skeleton, muscles and landmarks
- Gesture, balance and movement
- Simplifying anatomy for animation
Background Layout
Design the worlds your characters live in.
- Perspective and camera framing
- Composition and depth
- Layouts ready for animation
Not sure which course is for you?
Tell us your level and your goals — we’ll recommend the right course and format.
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