Now Enrolling Winter Child Classes Ages 8-17

January 11th to March 15th 2025

Also Enrolling Winter Adult Classes Ages 18 & Up!

NEW ADULT and AFTER SCHOOL COURSES

TUESDAY 4PM to 6PM

Foundational Drawing
2D Animation
Anime Manga

TUESDAY 6PM to 8PM

Storyboarding
Gesture Drawing/Sketching

THURSDAY 4PM to 6PM

Character Design (Traditional)
Comics & Cartooning

THURSDAY 6PM to 8PM

Figure Drawing
Digital Painting in Photoshop
3D Animation and Illustration

SATURDAY 12PM to 2PM

Foundational Drawing, 2D Animation,
Anime Manga, Character Design in Photoshop

SATURDAY 2PM to 4PM

Traditional Animation, Drawing People Places & Things,
Video Editing + Special Effects, 3D Animation

Check Out Our Upcoming Workshop!

Check Out Our Upcoming Workshop!

Why Do I Need Elite Animation Academy?

Elite Animation Academy is the ideal choice for aspiring animators due to several key reasons:

Expert Instruction: Learn from former Disney and Marvel animators who bring professional experience and a passion for teaching.

Comprehensive Curriculum: Courses cover 2D and 3D animation, video editing, special effects, and game design, tailored to all skill levels.

Flexible Learning: Offering both in-studio and online classes, accessible from anywhere.

Personalized Attention: Small class sizes ensure individualized feedback and support.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to the latest industry technology and software.

Successful Alumni: Graduates have been accepted into prestigious art schools and built successful careers.

Engaging Programs: Popular summer camps and regular courses keep students inspired and learning year-round.

Community and Networking: Join a supportive and vibrant community of artists and animators.

Why Should I Choose Elite Animation Academy?

Elite Animation Academy is the ideal choice for aspiring animators due to several key reasons:

Expert Instruction: Learn from former Disney and Marvel animators who bring professional experience and a passion for teaching.

Comprehensive Curriculum: Courses cover 2D and 3D animation, video editing, special effects, and game design, tailored to all skill levels.

Flexible Learning: Offering both in-studio and online classes, accessible from anywhere.

Personalized Attention: Small class sizes ensure individualized feedback and support.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to the latest industry technology and software.

Successful Alumni: Graduates have been accepted into prestigious art schools and built successful careers.

Engaging Programs: Popular summer camps and regular courses keep students inspired and learning year-round.

Community and Networking: Join a supportive and vibrant community of artists and animators.

Who is Elite Animation Academy?

We are “Developing Young Minds Through The Art Of Animation

We are a YEAR ROUND Academy. We offer Regular and VIRTUAL (online) Courses, after school and on Saturday’s. The courses are available for children and Adults. Our popular Studio & Virtual Online Courses are in the Months of June, July, and August for children ages 8 & up. We focus on basic to advanced levels the classes are small to provide you with a more personal connection with the teachers and get the most out of the lessons. Instructors are professionals in their area of expertise. Available in English & Spanish.

Animators create 2D and 3D images in motion for animated films, video games, commercials, and music videos. They create images, as well as special effects and other visual images, using video, film, or computer software. Some of the most common technology used by animators includes Adobe, AutoDesk 3DS Max, MAYA, VectorDesigner, and Photoshop.

“Elite Animation Academy provides art and animation training. Bringing students together with experienced animation instructors to maximize marketability and opportunities. Our vision is to become the best Animation Academy in the world.  Elite Animation also hosts the Digital Arts for Autism (DAFA) school for adults with autism. DAFA is a program partner for the Florida Gardiner Scholarship Step Up program, a statewide initiative designed for children with special needs.”

Todd J West, Elite Animation Academy - Director & Founder

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“Elite Animation Academy has plenty of qualities which makes it the ideal learning center for young kids who show any artistic interest. It’s mentors are quite experienced in their fields, coming from big name companies like Disney and Marvel among others. The only trait these educators share which is greater than their artistic skill is their patience and ability to teach. From someone who has been around Elite Animation for plenty of years, I can assure anyone that with dedication, results are very easily attainable.”

Ali Malik

Ringling College of Art and Design

“Elite Animation Academy provides an ideal environment for any student to further their artistic skills & style. The instructors are not only knowledgeable, but bring their own experiences working in the arts to class. In addition to the talent the instructors share with students, they are encouraging and engaging.  On several occasions, instructors have given me to tools and confidence to push myself to a higher skill level. My involvement at Elite Animation Academy has led me to attend summer seminars at SCAD, where the instructors were impressed by my previous training. Next year, I hope to use the skills I’ve obtained at Elite Animation Academy to explore other summer seminars at CalArts”

Peyton Cantle

SCAD or CalArts

“I really enjoyed attending Elite Animation Academy! The courses I took were fun, and gave me a useful foundation in Character Design and Animation, as well as helping me build my portfolio. The mentoring I received there was also very helpful, and I’m thankful for that guidance. Taking courses at Elite Animation Academy helped solidify my love for animation and illustration, and I hope to keep growing the skills I learned there in the future.”

Izzy Robe

Ringling College or Art & Design

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    Dear Todd West,

    2025 SUMMER CAMPS & VIRTUAL COURSES ENROLLING NOW !

    Summer Camps and Courses start June 2nd, please join us in Orlando for our 11th Annual Season.

    Can’t make it to Orlando for the Summer ?

    Experience a Summer Virtual Course !

    (June 2nd – August 9th)

    Our camps and courses are not just about learning,

    They’re about experiencing the joy and fun of animation. Perfect for all ages, these sessions are where memories and masterpieces and friends are made.

    

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    2025 Summer Camp Schedule

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    Warmest regards,

    Todd West

    Founder & Owner

    Elite Animation Academy

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    FINAL WORKSHOP OF THE YEAR !

    We hope to see you join us for the last workshop of 2024

    use links below to purchase tickets

    December 7th, 2024 1PM to 4PM

    AT ELITE ANIMATION ACADEMY 3107 Edgewater Drive Orlando, Florida 32804

    We will be drawing a live clothed figure model dressed in “holiday themed” costumes and props.

    PURCHASE TICKETS TO FIGURE DRAWING ON 12/07/2024

    NEW COURSES BEGIN

    JANUARY 11th

    You will also have the chance to learn more about our Academy’s Courses in our Studio and Online, as we will start new courses – January 11th, 2025.

    

    If you can’t make it please pass on to a friend, we have created an event on FACEBOOK, to send to your contacts all ages 12 years and up are welcomed !

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  • 2025 WINTER COURSES STARTING JANUARY 11th !

    WE OFFER – IN STUDIO & ONLINE COURSES

    IN STUDIO

    Ages 8 to 17

    SATURDAY CHILDREN -12 N to 6 PM

    TUESDAY – CHILDREN – 4 PM to 6 PM

    THURSDAY – CHILDREN – 4 PM to 6 PM

    Ages 18 and up

    TUESDAY – ADULT – 6 PM to 8 PM

    THURSDAY – ADULT – 6 PM to 8 PM

    ONLINE (VIRTUAL LIVE COURSES)

    All Ages

    SATURDAY – 10 AM to 6 PM

    MONDAY to FRIDAY – 4 PM to 8 PM

    WINTER 2025 ADULT AND AFTER SCHOOL COURSES !

    NEW – WEEKDAY’S

    CHILDREN AFTER SCHOOL COURSES

    TUESDAY and THURSDAYS

    4 PM to 6 PM

    ADULT COURSES

    

    TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS

    6 PM to 8 PM

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    2025 WINTER VIRTUAL COURSES

    JANUARY 11th to MARCH 15th 

    2025 WINTER VIRTUAL SCHEDULE

    All Virtual courses are live, private sessions using ZOOM.

    SATURDAY’S

    10 AM to 12N – 12N to 2PM – 2PM to 4PM – 4PM to 6 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) – all classes

    or WEEKDAY’S

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    4PM to 6PM EST or 6PM to 8PM EST

    2025 WINTER STUDIO COURSES

    SATURDAY’S

    2025 WINTER STUDIO SCHEDULE

    WINTER STUDIO COURSES – IN ORLANDO

    STUDIO ADDRESS

    3107 EDGEWATER DRIVE ORLANDO , FLORIDA 32804

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