Pixar offers free online storytelling course on Khan Academy

Pixar, acquired by Walt Disney Company over a decade ago and known for acclaimed animated features, has launched an open-source project sharing its storytelling and filmmaking expertise. The online course "Pixar in a Box" is available for free on the Khan Academy platform, featuring thematic lessons that reveal methods and tricks for effective, engaging, and emotional narratives. After an initial focus on technical topics related to short and feature films, the course covers screenwriting practices and character design. Students are guided by Pixar creators, including Pete Docter, Oscar-winning director of "Up" (2009) and "Inside Out" (2015). Sponsored by Disney, the course includes practical activities for students to test their skills, potentially helping identify a personal vocation for animation or simply offering a new experience.