Our course at Animation Apprentice is designed to fit around jobs, life and families. Take your time, study online, and you will get there in the end.
1. Set Small, Consistent Goals
You don’t need to animate for eight hours a day to improve. Even an hour of focused work every evening can build your skills fast if you do it consistently. Break your projects into manageable chunks — blocking one shot this week, polishing it next week.
2. Build a Routine
Treat your animation time as sacred. Schedule it like a meeting or a gym session, and stick to it. Early mornings or evenings often work best when distractions are low. The key is routine — animation thrives on steady practice. Start with small, simple exercises (bouncing balls) and build upwards.
3. Use Your Job to Your Advantage
Your day job gives you stability and breathing room. Without the pressure of making a living from animation alone, you can afford to take creative risks and focus on learning properly. Think of your job as the thing that funds your dream.
4. Stay Connected to the Animation Community
Studying online can feel isolating, so join student groups, Discord channels, or online forums - like our online classroom at Animation Apprentice. Share your progress, get feedback, and stay inspired. The animation community is generous and supportive — tap into that energy. Linkedin is also useful for this - you can post your test shots and start to develop your network.
5. Play the Long Game
It can take years to master animation — and that’s fine. Every scene you finish is a step closer. Balance isn’t about doing everything at once; it’s about keeping the dream alive and moving forward, one frame at a time.
With the right strategy and mindset, it is possible to make real progress, even if your life is already very busy.
1. Set Small, Consistent Goals
You don’t need to animate for eight hours a day to improve. Even an hour of focused work every evening can build your skills fast if you do it consistently. Break your projects into manageable chunks — blocking one shot this week, polishing it next week.
2. Build a Routine
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| My father at work - always animating |
3. Use Your Job to Your Advantage
Your day job gives you stability and breathing room. Without the pressure of making a living from animation alone, you can afford to take creative risks and focus on learning properly. Think of your job as the thing that funds your dream.
4. Stay Connected to the Animation Community
Studying online can feel isolating, so join student groups, Discord channels, or online forums - like our online classroom at Animation Apprentice. Share your progress, get feedback, and stay inspired. The animation community is generous and supportive — tap into that energy. Linkedin is also useful for this - you can post your test shots and start to develop your network.
5. Play the Long Game
It can take years to master animation — and that’s fine. Every scene you finish is a step closer. Balance isn’t about doing everything at once; it’s about keeping the dream alive and moving forward, one frame at a time.
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