Learn 3D Animation Online
Become a 3D Character Animator or Game Animator
Established in 2005, Animation Mentor is the original online animation education platform. With mentors from Pixar, Disney, Blizzard, DreamWorks, Riot Games, Industrial Light & Magic, and many other major studios, you’ll learn animation directly from the pros. Start your journey to become an animator in either the Maya Animation course or Animation Basics.
Maya ANIMATION
6-Week COURSE
Master this key software before diving into the art of animation.
Animation
Basics
12-Week Course
Begin your character animation journey and master the basics.
150+
HOURS OF
CONTENT
45
MAJOR
STUDIOS
9:1
CLASS
SIZE
How Animation Mentor Works
Learn 3D animation online from working professionals at major animation, visual effects, and game studios. Interact with your mentor and other animators from all over the world on our custom campus platform.
More Than Online Courses
Animation Mentor has a community unlike any other online program, where like-minded artists from all over the world share their passion for animation.
Featured Mentors
Our mentors are the heart and soul of Animation Mentor. Veteran studio pro animators from powerhouses like Pixar, DreamWorks, and Industrial Light & Magic, teach you the ins and outs of production level animation from the very beginning, starting with Animation Basics – to get you started in either our 3D Character Animation Program or Game Animation Program.Â
Choose Your Mentor
Once you've applied and been accepted into Animation Mentor, you can choose your mentor and register for class.
Featured Courses
Animation Mentor offers many 6-week and 12-week mentor-led courses to hone your artistic and animation skills.
Register By
August 10, 2025
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