KPop Demon Hunters has taken the world by storm and the film’s director, Maggie Kang, shares her expertise in the new free online animation course from Sony Pictures Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, and Yellowbrick called This is Animation.
The course features Kang alongside other industry titans including Josh Beveridge (Head of Character Animation at Sony Pictures Imageworks), Brian Cohen (Head of CG at Sony Pictures Imageworks), and over 20 other professionals who have worked on blockbuster films like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Hotel Transylvania, and The Mitchells vs. The Machines.
Hands-On Learning Experience
The course goes beyond theory with hands-on experiential learning opportunities. You’ll design your own animated character and bring it to life through interactive exercises, applying the same techniques used by professionals like Maggie Kang in creating KPop Demon Hunters.
What You’ll Learn in “This is Animation”
Hosted by fellow acclaimed animation director Kris Pearn (The Willoughbys, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2), the course breaks down the animation process into five comprehensive modules that reveal the secrets behind films like KPop Demon Hunters and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse:
Module 1: The Pipeline
Get a big-picture understanding of animation production from pre-production through post-production. Learn how projects like KPop Demon Hunters move through each stage of development.
Module 2: The Idea
Explore how creative concepts evolve into compelling stories. Discover the storytelling techniques that make animated films resonate with global audiences.
Module 3: The Hero
Master the art of character creation. Learn from Maggie Kang and others on crafting memorable characters brought to life on screen.
Module 4: The World
Dive into world-building and environment design. Understand how to create immersive animated worlds that transport audiences.
Module 5: Pulling It All Together
Discover the many career paths in animation beyond artistry, including production management, marketing, and business affairs.
Ready to learn from the pros?
Enroll for free at www.yellowbrick.co/sony and start your journey into the captivating world of animation that brought KPop Demon Hunters to life.
Animation Mentor, part of the Yellowbrick family and ranked among the top EdTech companies globally, continues to bridge the gap between education and industry, helping aspiring animators connect with the professionals who create the films and shows they love.
