Atam Academy, an Online Illustration School for Children, Releases New Course "Let's Create Animation!"

Atam Academy, an Online Illustration School for Children, Releases New Course "Let's Create Animation!"

Atam Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Atsushi Miyazawa), which operates an online illustration school for children, has launched a new course, "Let's Create Animation!", as of June 2026.

In this course, children will work on animation production under the guidance of instructors who are active illustrators and character designers. Through the production process, they will not only improve their animation and illustration skills but also cultivate life skills applicable to society.

### Overview of the "Let's Create Animation!" Curriculum

The curriculum for June and July 2026 aims to complete a short animation while learning the knowledge required to create animations. Creating animations requires a different way of thinking than illustrations, such as planning the trajectory of movement and applying variations like "fast" and "slow." Master the points of expression unique to animation and create lively animations!

For middle and high school students, the course involves creating "storyboards"—the blueprints for animation—and creating animations based on them. This is the same process used in actual commercial animation studios, allowing students to experience realistic production stages. Complete a short animation as if you were a real animator!

For more details on the class, please refer here: (https://atam-academy.com/blog/50927/)

#### <<Lesson Overview>> - Period: June - July 2026 - Number of sessions: 8 sessions in total (once a week) - Capacity: Up to 5 students per class - Location: Online - Instructor: Atam Academy Instructor (https://atam-academy.com/creator/)

### Key Points of the New Course "Let's Create Animation!"

Animation is utilized in various settings, such as music videos, commercials, and social media videos. This course teaches the knowledge and techniques necessary for production, aiming for the completion of a short animation.

Students will learn basic animation techniques, such as planning trajectories for characters and objects, and adding variations in tempo (fast vs. slow). To produce compelling animation, it is crucial to observe the intended movement from the perspective of trajectory and speed, analyze its features, apply it to the animation, and repeat the trial-and-error process.

Through this process, students will foster the ability to discover their own challenges, explore necessary knowledge, and find methods of expression.

### Commentary by Curriculum Supervisor, Wadachi

I am Wadachi, the supervisor of the Atam Academy curriculum.

The theme of this assignment is animation. While both illustration and animation are forms of expression using pictures, there is a major difference: animation has a flow of "time," and "movement" itself is the protagonist of the work.

Therefore, it is important to observe things from a slightly different perspective than in illustration. How do people and things move? Which timing captures the feeling of weight and speed? By observing with an awareness of movement, you can significantly broaden your understanding of motifs. Such observations also lead to improvements in the persuasiveness of poses, compositions, and character expressions in everyday illustrations.

Through this curriculum, I hope students will not only learn the technical aspects of animation but also expand their creative repertoire, broaden their range of expression, and enjoy the process.

#### ■ About the Supervisor

Wadachi Mainly involved in TV animation production at an animation studio. After leaving the studio, became an independent freelance illustrator, focusing on illustration production and character design. Responsible for the creation and supervision of the curriculum at Atam Academy.

### Weekly Free Online Trial Lessons Available to Experience the Atam Academy Curriculum

Atam Academy offers free online trial lessons where you can experience the illustration curriculum before enrolling. Classes are conducted via video call with an instructor. During the trial lesson, the necessary software is installed on an iPad, and the class is conducted using an Apple Pencil. If you do not have an iPad, you can also experience the lesson with paper and pen. Assignments and finished works are shared through chat or email with the instructor. Siblings and friends are welcome to participate together. You can learn online just as you would in an in-person classroom.

Apply for a trial lesson here: (https://atam-academy.com/blog/50927/)