THE WORLD SPACE
ANIMATION ACADEMY

Welcome to Course Level 2! Designed for mid animators who want to go senior.

Here, you’ll join fellow advanced animators and explore techniques designed to enhance your speed and efficiency, propelling you further and faster in your career.

If you’ve already animated professionally in Autodesk Maya and are ready to take your skills to the next level, this program is for you!

Advance

Embrace the journey of growth by pushing your limits and daring to learn from mistakes.
Grow with Middle animators!

Optimize

Discover new workflows and enhance your efficiency as an animator with expert guidance.

Level Up!

Elevate your career. Achieve that promotion or land your dream job!
Become a senior.

A Class-Based Program Tailored for Mid Level Animators!

  • You Decide The Length And Focus Of Your Studies: Do you want to get mentorship on just one shot or do you want to learn the craft for some years? You can join the program and get exactly what you want out of it! Because you choose when to begin and finish your subscription and what exactly you want to learn and develop. The program adapts to YOUR needs!
  • Teacher’s Experience: Your mentor (Ilse Zamarripa) has been honored to work in feature films, VFX films, game-play and cinematics for video-games. Working on hyper realistic animation, cartoony animation, facial animation, creature animation for box office movies and AAA games. She’s also been a professional actress for years (check out the meet your mentor tab below).
  • Engaging Classroom Environment: Participate in an interactive, global class alongside fellow students who share your passion for mastering animation.
  • Prerequisite Experience: This program is designed for those who have prior professional animation experience in Autodesk Maya.
  • Flexible Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through weekly LIVE classes and receive in-depth, recorded feedback on your work.
  • Individualized Support: No one-size-fits-all approach—every aspect of the program is customized to align with your unique progress and animation goals!

Structured Learning with Professional Feedback

  • One-Hour LIVE Sessions: Every Thursday from 6-7 PM EST, participate in a live class with expert teaching and the chance to ask questions.
  • Recorded Playlist Feedback: Submit your work every week (by Monday, 12 AM EST) and get frame-by-frame video feedback. Your personalized feedback will be accessible anytime in our shared playlist—perfect for improving on your own schedule.
  • Collaborative Learning Environment: You’ll get to share and receive feedback in a class setting with other animators, learning from each other’s successes and challenges.

Get Detailed Feedback to Improve Your Animation

  • Submit Weekly or at Your Own Pace: Every week, you can choose to submit either your class assignment or personal work for feedback.
  • Permanent Access to Feedback: Your feedback will be recorded and uploaded so you can view it anytime, allowing you to work at your own speed and revisit notes as you progress.
  • Collaborative Playlist: See how your classmates are tackling the same challenges, learn from their reviews, and support each other’s growth.

Helping You Take the Next Step in Your Animation Career

  • Demo Reel Guidance: We’ll help you refine your demo reel to meet the standards of top animation studios.
  • Job Search Assistance: While we can’t guarantee jobs, we provide valuable resources like job listings, industry contacts, and advice on how to apply for positions worldwide.
  • International Support: Tips on applying for internships or jobs abroad, navigating visas, and overcoming language barriers.

Study World-Class Animation with Expert Guidance

  • Animation Analysis: Every once in a while, we’ll break down your favorite scenes from top animated movies, TV shows, or video games in a “Learn From the Masters” session. You suggest the content, and we’ll analyze it together!
  • Master the Details: Understand the magic behind the animation you love, frame by frame, with industry insights.

Unlock More Than Just Classes—Join a Global Animation Community

  • Free Animbot License
  • Exclusive Events: Attend LIVE Q&A sessions with top industry professionals while your membership is active.
  • Discounts on Pro Tools: Enjoy a 90% discount on Trikingo animation tools used by professional animators.
  • Patreon Perks: Access exclusive content and events through our World Space Patreon community.
  • You Decide The Length And Focus Of Your Studies: Do you want to get mentorship on just one shot? Or do you want to learn like you would in university and study the craft for some years? You can join the program and get exactly what you want! Because you choose when to begin and finish your subscription and what exactly you want to learn and develop. The program is tailored to YOUR needs!

Equip Yourself for Success

  • Previous Maya Experience Required: You must have already animated professionally in Autodesk Maya to enroll in this class.
  • Software: Access to Autodesk Maya (a license is needed).
  • Computer & Internet: A reliable computer and internet connection.

Lead Animator & International Actress

Ilse brings a wealth of experience from projects like:

  • Oscar-winning Avatar II
  • Overwatch, Call of Duty, Horizon Zero Dawn
  • Finch (VES Award Winner)
  • WandaVision, American Gods and more
  • Along with 17 Years of Acting Experience

With experience as an international animation judge and a mentor for Agora Studio, Ilse will guide you every step of the way toward mastering animation.

Level Up Your Animation Skills

  • Tuition: $295.00 / Month
  • Join Anytime: Enrollment is open, so you can start when you’re ready and jump right into the learning process.