Budgeting for Animation Productions (PAN)

If you’re interested in animation and want to develop your skills for a production manager or producer role, this microcredential will give you a strategic advantage. It’s designed to bridge the business and creative worlds of animation, outlining all the steps involved in developing a production budget. 

You’ll learn how to develop, modify and maintain a budget for 2D, 3D and alternative productions using cloud-based spreadsheets and best practices. In addition, you’ll have the tools to assess scripts and their feasibility from a financial perspective. And in your final assignment, you’ll create an accurate budget to forecast the costs of a production.

This microcredential was developed in collaboration with Smiley Guy Studios.

• complete this course from home through convenient, online learning
• learn how to systematically deconstruct the elements of an animation project and generate an accurate production budget
• reflect on your progress through journaling and discussions

Animation is an exciting industry with a variety of jobs in a range of different organizations. While creativity is key, the ability to complement that with business skills can help you stand out in the field. Budgeting is critical and this microcredential will help you acquire a variety of roles in television, film, gaming or advertising.