The Best Animation Tutors in Illinois

Chicago, IL

Digital Art Instructor with emphasis in 2D and 3D animation

I have taught many collegiate level digital art classes in both 2D and 3D animation at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College, DePaul University, The Illinois Institute of Art, and Tribeca Flashpoint College. See Jason's full profile

Chicago, IL

Two-time Emmy nominated animation and live action filmmaker

I was mentored by the folks at Bill Melendez Productions / Melendez Films (creators of the classic Peanuts films). My work as storyboard artist, key animator, and animation director includes films such as Freedom Dance (with... See Steven's full profile

Chicago, IL

Animation Tutor

I teach how to create basic animations and animated gifs in Procreate. I’ve taught Procreate since September 2019. Animated Gifs are great to grab attention for your business or your social media page. See Cheryl's full profile

BFA in Animation with 2 years of Teaching experience

I completed my BFA in Animation in 2018 and am going to get my MFA in Animation in Winter 2021. I am in a program where I mentor students, who need help with their school work, and portfolio. I recently did a TAing position with Greg... See Anastasia's full profile

Animation Lessons in Adobe Animate, formerly known as Flash.

I can teach animation in Adobe Animate, formerly known as Flash. I have been using Flash since 1999! It's a great software to use for animation and has several built-in tools that make it easier to use than regular... See Joey's full profile

Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts & Animation

I have been the lead animator for Kinetic House Inc. since 2007. I have also been a freelance artist since 2005 to the present and I participate in many groups via social media platforms to help others in my free time. I also do offer... See Hugo's full profile

Experienced Illustrator/Animator with 20+ years using Flash/Animate

I have been using Flash/Animate since 1994 and have been teaching 2D animation and game design since 2006. I have taught Flash/Animate online with single students and also in collaborative groups to complete a full... See Jay's full profile

BFA in 2D Animation Specializing in Character Animation

I studied 2D animation at the Rochester Institute of Technology and have experience with all steps of the filmmaking process: conceptualization, thumbnailing, concept art, character design, storyboarding, key animation,... See Moe's full profile

Senior Unity Developer and Animator with 10+ years of expertise

Bryan brings extensive expertise in Unity animation and technical art, with a strong focus on creating immersive XR experiences. His experience includes developing custom shaders, procedural animations, and 3D modeling for VR/AR... See Bryan's full profile

Lead 3D Artist specializing in Modeling and Animation

I have a particular focus in character modeling, using Autodesk Maya and Zbrush. I also have experience using Maya to to keyframe animation and motionbuilder to work with motioncapture animation. See Wendell's full profile

College Professor with 15+ Years of Teaching 3D Animation

I have taught Animation at the college level for over 15 years. I specialize in 3D animation using Maya. Learn how to create walk cycles and how to incorporate Disney's 12 principles of animation to enhance your work!... See David's full profile

B.Sc. in Information Technology Focus Web Design

I have successfully completed numerous animation projects utilizing Adobe Creative Cloud, demonstrating proficiency in industry-standard tools and techniques. Additionally, I passed all required animation exams and successfully... See Thomas's full profile

3D Animation Instructor 15+ years Animation and Teaching Experience

I've been a Working 3D Animator for 15+years, and a Mentor, Instructor, and Professor of Animation at: Animation Mentor, Chapman University, APU, LCAD, and CalArts. I've created college level animation... See Leigh's full profile

Digital 2D & 3D Animator Specializing in Motion Graphics

Experience of over 20 years of digital animation skills in the professional field of Film and TV. Have taught Motion Graphics and Effects at Fullerton College for the past 3 semesters. Use current industry standard software such as Adobe... See Bryan's full profile

Masters of Science in Medical Art

Through my degree qualification, I have learned animation techniques using Adobe Animate and Krita specifically. I prefer to animate hand drawn, frame by frame graphics, and can also instruct animation for vector art as... See Stacy's full profile

3D Animation

Although my experience is mostly in character and game animation I have a strong command of the principles of animation and can apply them to anything needing motion! I have worked on cinematics for the Skylanders franchise and have... See Paul's full profile

BFA in Studio Arts Specializing in 3D Animation

I have worked 5 years creating 3D animations in programs like Maya, Blender, and Iclone. I have worked in many different styles ranging from Stylized to Realism. I have worked on projects where I rigged and animated the characters... See Michael's full profile

BFA in animation specializing in stylized animation

I am a 2D and 3D animator who specializes in after effects, Clip Studio Paint, Krita, Spine, and Blender. I know various rigging techniques as well as frame by frame animation and integrating a 2D & 3D pipeline. See Kayla's full profile

Artist/2D animation

I am an educator who has taught the basics of 2D animation for 7 years. I teach in small groups of four or less, in person or online as one-on-one. I do not teach how to use computer programs to animate. My teaching involves timing... See Denise's full profile

7 yrs pro game development exp. + 7 yrs educational games research

I modeled, textured, and animated characters for 7 years developing games for Nintendo GBA, Wii, and iOS platforms. See David's full profile

BFA in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design

While at SCAD I directed my senior thesis film "The Cemetery" and managed a group of over 10 people for a year. I have gained experience with traditional 2D animation, puppeted 2D animation, 3D animation, and motion... See Austin's full profile

2D + 3D Animator

I am an animator working as a freelancer in Memphis TN. My responsibilities include planning and executing animation projects from start to finish. Specialties include After Effects and motion design and 3D modeling. View my work at... See Coleman's full profile

Associate Professor

I have been teaching 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, 3D Rigging, 3D Visual Effects, and related topics for 18+ years at a four year college. I use 3ds max to teach most of the above, but am able to do the same with Autodesk Maya. I also helped... See Tim's full profile

Communications Bachelor with 10+ years experience in TV and Media

Experienced Producer, Director, Editor and Animator for local TV stations and multimedia-outlets in San Diego, California. Professional Motion Graphics Animator with 10+ years of working experience. Artistic style direction and... See Sahid's full profile

Senior Motion Graphics Artist | High-End Mograph & Visual Effects

With years of experience in motion graphics, animation, and visual effects, I have worked on projects for major brands like Apple, Google, and Levi’s. My expertise includes 2D and 2.5D animation, compositing, kinetic typography,... See Jonny's full profile