AI Animation Masterclass, Pro animator in 40 min : Autodraft

This course teaches you to create 2D animation using Autodraft AI, a tool that generates cartoon videos, characters and scenes automatically. You start by learning how to animate characters performing basic actions such as walking, eating and dancing. The syllabus also covers making AI-generated backgrounds, designing custom characters with the AI character maker, applying a character animation toolkit for polished movement, and creating custom voiceovers for narration or storytelling. Each module maps to a concrete output: a walking cycle, a background scene, a character design, a rigged animation and a voice‑over track.

The course is structured for beginners. No prior animation or drawing skills are required; Autodraft AI handles the technical work while you focus on creative choices. Lessons are short and self‑paced, so you can complete them around a work or study schedule. The instructor demonstrates each tool step‑by‑step, and you can pause, replay or experiment with your own ideas between sections.

By the end you will be able to produce a complete short cartoon, from character design to animated movement and voice‑over, without needing traditional animation software. You will also have a portfolio piece—a finished animation—that you can share on social media or include in a design portfolio.

This course does not cover 3D modelling, rigging in professional software such as Maya or Blender, or frame‑by‑frame hand‑drawn animation. Learners who want those skills should look at the Maya or Blender alternatives listed below, which teach industry‑standard workflows and longer project pipelines.

Free options include the AI Animation Academy course on Udemy, which introduces similar AI‑assisted techniques at a beginner level. If you prefer a structured, instructor‑led path with a certificate, the Maya for Beginners guide provides a complete 3D animation workflow and a verifiable credential.