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Live Online Animation Summer Programs

• Video Editing & Motion Graphics Live Online (High School)

• Weekdays only

  • 36 Hours
  • Open to beginners
  • 1:1 Bonus Training

Edit video projects and make your own animations in this hands-on summer course.

• Motion Graphics with After Effects Live Online (High School)

• Weekdays only

  • 18 Hours
  • Open to beginners
  • 1:1 Bonus Training

Make eye-catching animations and dazzling visual effects with Adobe After Effects.

• Video Editing with Premiere Pro Live Online (High School)

• Weekdays only

  • 18 Hours
  • Open to beginners
  • 1:1 Bonus Training

Edit videos for YouTube, social media posts, and other projects with Premiere Pro: the top video editing app for professional and emerging Video Editors.

• 45,000+ Students
• 36 Years
• 2,500+ Testimonials

NYC Animation Summer Programs

• Video Editing & Motion Graphics Certificate NYC (High School)

• Weekdays only

  • 50 Hours
  • Open to beginners
  • 1:1 Bonus Training

Learn how to edit videos with Premiere Pro and design motion graphics with After Effects.

• Motion Graphics with After Effects NYC (High School)

• Not currently scheduled

  • 20 Hours
  • Open to beginners
  • 1:1 Bonus Training

Learn motion graphics design fundamentals in this After Effects summer program in NYC.

• Video Editing with Premiere Pro NYC (High School)

• Not currently scheduled

  • 20 Hours
  • Open to beginners
  • 1:1 Bonus Training

Explore video editing with Premiere Pro in this hands-on NYC summer program.

Learn the Skills Guarantee™

Get personalized attention in small groups

Work on real-world exercises & projects

Became proficient in Java programming and computer science topics and knew nothing before. Would recommend!
—Zachary Waxman

Learn from industry experts with real-world experience

We supply computers in class, no need to bring your own

What is Animation?

While most frequently associated with cartoons, animation is the art of creating the illusion of motion within static images, literally ‘animating’ them to life. Historically, this has been done with the same basic concept used in something like a flipbook, wherein similar images are incredibly quickly shown in succession at a speed where our eyes can view them as if they were moving.

Why Learn Animation?

There are numerous reasons to learn animation, the most prominent being that it is a great way to express yourself creatively and build a future in an industry with a long and storied history.

What Will You Learn in an Animation Summer Program?

In an animation summer program, you will most likely spend most of your time learning how to use industry-standard design applications such as Adobe After Effects.

What Can you do with Animation Training

Learning animation skills, particularly the technical side of the field, can help improve your long-term earning potential and give you a leg up in the college application process.

Best Animation Summer Programs for High School Students

Students looking to learn animation skills should consider enrolling in a program like NextGen Bootcamps’ Summer Animation Program.

A Typical Day at NextGen

Depending on the course, you may be at NextGen for a full day or a half day.

Half Day

| 10:00am
Review & Daily Goals | Review of the previous day’s material and the current day’s goals. | | 10:30am
Micro-Lecture 1 | Interactive lecture with short exercises to introduce the first topic of the day. | | 10:45am
Guided Practice | Guided hands-on learning, where students apply the concepts from the previous lecture. | | 11:15pm
Review & Advanced Problem | A quick review of the previous exercise and an advanced problem to focus and solidify the learning. | | 11:45pm
Guided Project Micro-lecture | The instructor lays the foundation for the current project that the students will be working on in the afternoon. | | 12:15pm
Micro Lecture/Continue Coding | Flexible time for the introduction of a new topic or students to continue working depending on the course. | | 1:00pm
End of the Day | Students wrap up their day and instructors answer any final questions. |

Full Day

Frequently Asked Questions

Who teaches NextGen classes?

All of our programs are taught by expert instructors who have extensive teaching experience and industry knowledge.

How large are NextGen classes?

NextGen's classes range in size but always follow an 8:1 student to teacher ratio.

Where are NextGen’s classes located?

NextGen’s courses are available in-person in NYC (with strict health safety practices) or live online. The course title indicates the location.

What coding and/or computer skills do students need to register?

All of our courses are open to students with little to no background in coding! Some students come in with no coding experience at all while others have extensive experience in one or more programming language. Our courses are designed for everyone to learn and be challenged!

Do you offer payment plans and financial aid?

We do not offer payment plans or financial aid at this time.

Do students need their own laptop?

This depends on the location of the class, so look out for more details when you are registering for your specific course! In many cases, we provide computers for all students. Students are always welcome to bring their own laptop.

I am having difficulty signing up, what do I do?

If you are having trouble with your camp registration, send an instant message to our online chat feature at the bottom right corner of the page. You can also send an email to hello@nextgenbbootcamp.com or call us at (212) 226-0884.

Interactive Training

Attend courses in-person in NYC or live online. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects.

Upcoming Animation Classes

All times are listed in Eastern Time unless otherwise specified.