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Mulave Studios Academy · Creative courses in Iloilo City

A creative home for curious minds.

Learn art, design, animation, film, photography, sound and storytelling from the creatives behind Mulave Studios. Real projects, real feedback, and a crew that creates with you.

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Welcome to the Academy

Every big idea starts with a sketch.

Mulave Studios Academy is the learning side of Mulave Studios, the Iloilo City studio behind commercials, event films, documentaries, 2D and 3D animation and VFX. We open our studio to creatives of every age, from students to working adults, who want to learn the craft the way professionals practise it: by making real work, getting honest feedback, and growing alongside people who love the same things you do.

No gatekeeping. No boring lectures. Just a room full of ideas and the people who'll help you shape them.

Close-up of a character sketch being drawn on a tablet
A participant colours a cartoon dog character on a tablet
A participant concentrates while drawing on a tablet

Inside the Academy

Scenes from recent Academy workshops: Character Design for Animation (Cohort 4) and Graphic Design (Cohort 5).

  • Participants of the Character Design for Animation workshop posing together for a group photo
    Character Design for Animation · Cohort 4
  • A participant with a microphone presents a character drawing shown on a tablet
    Character Design for Animation · Cohort 4
  • A speaker presents a talk on the visual language of e-commerce
    Graphic Design Workshop · Cohort 5
  • A participant and a mentor laugh while reviewing a drawing on a tablet
    Character Design for Animation · Cohort 4
  • A smiling participant sketches with a stylus
    Graphic Design Workshop · Cohort 5
  • A mentor holds up a participant's sketch while another artist speaks
    Character Design for Animation · Cohort 4
  • Workshop participants laugh and raise their hands during a session
    Graphic Design Workshop · Cohort 5
  • A participant laughs while speaking into a microphone
    Character Design for Animation · Cohort 4
  • A participant pitches an original dog character projected on screen
    Character Design for Animation · Cohort 4
  • A full workshop room watching a presentation on e-commerce design
    Graphic Design Workshop · Cohort 5
  • A participant gets one-on-one feedback at a laptop
    Graphic Design Workshop · Cohort 5
  • A participant reviews character sketches projected on a large screen
    Character Design for Animation · Cohort 4

Programs

Every creative path, one studio.

From your first sketch to your first client. Explore courses in art, design, animation, film, photography, sound, writing and more, taught by people who do this work every day.

Full course catalog

All 37 courses across 11 schools. Open a school to see what each course covers.

01Drawing & Illustration4 courses

Build the fundamentals every artist leans on, then find your style.

  • Drawing Fundamentals

    Beginner

    Line, shape, perspective, light and shadow, drawn from life and imagination.

  • Character Design

    Beginner–Intermediate

    Create original characters with personality, poses and expression sheets.

  • Digital Illustration

    Beginner

    Paint and illustrate on a tablet, from rough sketch to polished artwork.

  • Comics & Storyboarding

    Intermediate

    Tell a story in panels and plan shots like a director.

02Graphic Design & Branding4 courses

Make visuals that communicate: layout, colour, type and identity.

  • Graphic Design Basics

    Beginner

    Composition, colour and hierarchy: the rules that make design work.

  • Typography & Layout

    Beginner

    Choose and pair fonts, build grids and design clean layouts.

  • Brand Identity

    Intermediate

    Design a logo, colour palette and brand kit for a real or imagined client.

  • Poster & Print Design

    Beginner–Intermediate

    Design eye-catching posters, packaging and printed pieces.

03Animation & Motion3 courses

Make it move. Timing, storytelling and motion that grabs attention.

  • 2D Animation Fundamentals

    Beginner

    Timing, spacing and the principles of animation, frame by frame.

  • Motion Graphics

    Beginner–Intermediate

    Animate text, logos and shapes for ads, titles and social videos.

  • Animated Short Film

    Intermediate

    Take one short animated piece from idea to finished film.

043D & VFX3 courses

Model, light and composite the kind of shots you see on screen.

  • 3D Modeling

    Beginner

    Build objects, characters and environments in 3D.

  • 3D Animation & Lighting

    Intermediate

    Bring 3D scenes to life with movement, cameras and light.

  • VFX & Compositing

    Intermediate

    Blend real footage with digital effects: green screen, tracking and clean-up.

05Film & Video Production5 courses

Plan, shoot and edit stories, from short films to event coverage.

  • Filmmaking Basics

    Beginner

    The full process: idea, planning, shooting and editing a short film.

  • Cinematography

    Beginner–Intermediate

    Camera settings, framing, movement and lighting for video.

  • Video Editing

    Beginner

    Cut footage into a story, with pacing, music and colour.

  • Directing & Producing

    Intermediate

    Lead a shoot, work with talent and keep a production on track.

  • Event & Documentary Filmmaking

    Intermediate

    Capture real moments and real people, and shape them into a story.

06Photography3 courses

See light, frame moments and edit photos that stand out.

  • Photography Fundamentals

    Beginner

    Exposure, composition and light, on any camera or phone.

  • Portrait & Product Photography

    Intermediate

    Light and shoot people and products like a pro.

  • Photo Editing & Retouching

    Beginner

    Edit, colour-grade and retouch photos for a finished look.

07Sound & Audio3 courses

Give your work a voice with sound design, voice-over and audio post.

  • Sound Design

    Beginner

    Create and layer sound effects that make visuals feel real.

  • Audio for Video

    Beginner–Intermediate

    Record clean sound, mix dialogue and music for film and social.

  • Voice-over & Narration

    Beginner

    Use your voice for ads, explainers and characters.

08Writing & Storytelling3 courses

Turn ideas into scripts, stories and words that sell.

  • Scriptwriting

    Beginner

    Write scripts for short films, ads and animations.

  • Copywriting

    Beginner

    Write headlines, captions and copy that get people to act.

  • Visual Storytelling

    All levels

    Structure any story, in any medium, so it lands with an audience.

09Content Creation & Social3 courses

Create Reels, TikToks and posts people actually stop for.

  • Short-form Video

    Beginner

    Plan, shoot and edit Reels and TikToks on your phone.

  • Social Media Design

    Beginner

    Design posts, carousels and stories that fit a brand.

  • Creator Basics

    Beginner

    Find your niche, plan content and grow an audience.

10UI/UX & Digital Design3 courses

Design apps and websites that look good and are easy to use.

  • UX Fundamentals

    Beginner

    Research users, map journeys and solve real problems through design.

  • UI Design

    Beginner–Intermediate

    Design app and website screens with a clean, consistent look.

  • Web Design

    Beginner

    Design and launch a simple portfolio website.

11Creative Careers3 courses

Turn your craft into work: portfolio, pricing, pitching and freelancing.

  • Portfolio Building

    All levels

    Pick, polish and present your best work so clients notice.

  • Freelancing 101

    All levels

    Pricing, contracts, client communication and getting paid.

  • Creative Direction

    Intermediate

    Lead ideas from brief to finished campaign, and guide a team.

Ways to learn

Learn your way.

  1. 01

    Workshops

    One-day, hands-on intros. The best way to try something new.

    Length TBA
  2. 02

    Short courses

    Learn one skill properly, with weekly sessions and a final piece.

    Length TBA
  3. 03

    Career tracks

    A guided path of several courses that ends in a full portfolio and the student showcase.

    Length TBA
  4. 04

    Creative camps

    Fun, project-based camps for young creatives during school breaks.

    Dates TBA

Career track examples

    Why learn with us

    Real mentors. Real craft.

    You're not learning from a textbook. You're learning from people who ship creative work every week.

    A mentor and a participant review work side by side

    1. Taught by working creatives

      Your mentors are the animators, designers and filmmakers of Mulave Studios and its studios: 68 Studio, Mulavex and Pulse.

    2. Learn by making

      Every session ends with something you made. No long lectures, just hands-on practice.

    3. Feedback that helps

      Get honest, kind critique on your work so you know exactly what to try next.

    4. A crew, not a classroom

      Sketch, design, animate and collab with people who get as excited about ideas as you do.

    5. Work you can show

      Leave with finished pieces for your portfolio and a spot in the student showcase.

    How it works

    From first sketch to showcase.

    1. 1

      Apply

      Tell us a little about yourself and what you want to create. Takes about 3 minutes.

    2. 2

      Meet the crew

      Join an orientation, meet the team and pick your course.

    3. 3

      Create every week

      Hands-on sessions at the studio, with feedback on every piece.

    4. 4

      Show your work

      Finish with a final project and present it at the student showcase.

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    Who it's for

    Made for curious, creative people.

    If you're always doodling in the margins, shooting videos on your phone, writing stories or dreaming up characters, you belong here.

    No portfolio needed to apply. Bring your ideas; we'll help you shape them.

    Participants smile while working on laptops during a workshop

    • Students

      Explore art, design or animation before choosing a course or career.

    • Beginners

      Never had formal training? Curiosity is the only requirement.

    • Self-taught creatives

      Get the mentorship, structure and honest feedback you've been missing.

    • Aspiring interns

      See how a real studio works from the inside.

    • Working adults & career shifters

      Build new creative skills, add them to your day job, or finally start that passion project. It's never too late to learn the craft.

    FAQ

    Questions, answered.

    Do I need experience or a portfolio?

    No. Curiosity is enough. We'll meet you at your level, whether you've never held a stylus or you've been drawing for years.

    Who can join?

    Students and adults are both welcome, whether you're exploring a first creative skill or adding one to your career. Minimum age to be announced. If you love to create, we'd love to hear from you.

    Where and when are classes held?

    At the Mulave Studios space in Iloilo City. Address, schedule and any online option to be announced.

    How much does it cost?

    Fees, inclusions, payment options and scholarships to be announced.

    What do I need to bring?

    Equipment list to be announced.

    What software will I learn?

    It depends on the course. e.g. Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Blender, Figma.

    Will I get a certificate?

    To be confirmed. Either way, you'll leave with finished work for your portfolio.

    Can the Academy lead to an internship at Mulave?

    To be confirmed.

    Shaping future ideas.

    Your next big idea deserves a crew. Applications for the next batch are open until the deadline, to be announced.

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