Creative Design Studio with Adobe Animate

Price: Starting at $1,099
Age: 10 - 12
Skill Level: Beginner–Advanced
Format: iD Tech Camps | Small-Group, On-Campus
Duration: Weeklong program, 8 hours per day

About This Course

Bring your imagination to life and create the project of your dreams! You’ll build a foundation in art and animation with principles used by professionals like Disney animators, across industries including game design and illustration. Then, you’ll apply those concepts to design characters, animate your own stories, and develop a polished portfolio using the powerful suite of Adobe software. You’ll craft skills like problem-solving, story planning, and visual design—bridging your pathway to success as a future creator.

Topics Covered

Design art and animation using drawing fundamentals
Use professional Wacom drawing tablets to create art
Practice visual storytelling through concepts, storyboarding, and planning
Develop a digital portfolio

Sample Schedule

Here’s a sample of what a week in the course could look like. Please keep in mind that students will progress at varying paces; this is a general outline of key material and the overall student experience.

Monday: Learn Drawing & Design Fundamentals

Students will learn the fundamentals of drawing and design, and then create their own animation using Adobe Animate.

Tuesday: Brainstorm & Design a Unique Character

Next, students will brainstorm and design a unique character. They’ll draw a turnaround model sheet of their character and then bring them to life with hand-drawn animation.

Wednesday: Dive into Storyboarding & Story Structure

Lights, camera, action! Students will dive into the basics of storyboarding and story structure. They’ll develop their own timed animatic of an original story using their character.

Thursday: Edit & Refine in Adobe Premiere Pro

As they work towards a polished final project, students will edit and refine their videos in Adobe Premiere Pro, adding sound effects and music.

Friday: Debut Films in Animation Showcase

Now it’s time for all the finishing touches to go into the final project before it exports! As a capstone for the week, students will debut their films in an animation showcase for the whole class to enjoy.

Portfolio-Boosting Diploma & Transcript

At the conclusion of your child's course, they will receive an official iD Tech diploma and course transcript outlining the skills they learned over the course of the week.

Learn from the best.

Passion for tech. Unmatched expertise. Personality that brings out the absolute best in your child. With 23 years of experience, we know there's no replacement for the best teacher. It's no surprise that iconic companies like Google, EA, Microsoft, and Disney hire the same talent we do. Our iD Certified instructors possess the whole package of skills that top employers seek.

100% USA-based, adult instructors
Recruited from top universities like Stanford, Caltech, and NYU
Rigorous background and reference checks
Robust training programs and certification
Adherence to American Camp Association accredited guidelines

Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

Instructor Highlights

Chris M.

Software Engineer
at Google

“My time as an iD instructor was really formative. I stayed with STEM in college as a Computer Science and Electrical Engineering major, and now I’m working at Google in Chicago. If you find yourself thinking about STEM-related things outside of school, follow that passion. Major in it. Keep pursuing it.”

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer
at Bethesda Softworks

Instructor Highlights

Aspen C.

Associate Designer
at Bethesda Softworks

“The spirit of innovation and creativity I felt around my students while teaching Unity led me toward my career as a professional game designer. My time at iD Tech taught me that no dream is too big, and that brilliant ideas can come from anywhere.”

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer
at Disney

Instructor Highlights

Brian M.

Software Engineer
at Disney

“The opportunity to create an environment of collaboration, inclusion, and creativity was a truly special experience. The skills I honed while teaching at iD Tech led me to my software engineering roles at ESPN and the Walt Disney Company.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adobe Animate?

Adobe Animate is a multimedia authoring and computer animation program that can create amazing shorts, commercials, web applications, and more!

Why should my child learn Adobe Animate?

Whether creating a digital art portfolio, crafting an amazing commercial for their new business, or just experimenting with a new medium, Adobe Animate is a versatile skill in any artist’s repertoire. Plus, by interweaving artistic talent with new STEM knowledge, they’ll add an impressive new skill that will impress across industries.

What college and career opportunities can this course lead to?

With Adobe skills under their belts, kids will be ready to explore graphic design, digital art, film, fashion, marketing, web development, and much more. Whether it’s in college or their first internship, Adobe Animate skills are a versatile asset.

Is this course suitable for all skill levels?

Yes, this course is designed for beginner to advanced students. Our small class size ensures that each student receives individual attention and has the freedom to learn at their own pace.

What is the camp experience like?

At our on-campus programs, students get inspired by iconic architecture, learn in our next-gen labs, and get a taste of collegiate life. With our small classes, your child will progress at their own pace with the hottest software and hardware, while learning from carefully-vetted talent sought by companies like Google, Apple, EA, and Disney. They hire who we hire.

As the only STEM educator rooted in 23+ years of legendary camp traditions, we know that when learning is fun, kids and teens stick with it! At camp, students build relationships in a fun and inclusive campus setting, and in between sessions in the labs, can be found diving into high-energy outdoor games and video game tournaments, and bonding over legendary iD traditions like raffles, pie-your-instructor Fridays, and so much more.