Start Your Animation Journey
Want to be an animator? You’re two steps away from making that happen. Let’s begin!
Animation Programs
If you are interested in starting the Character Animation Program or the Game Animation Program, you will need to apply to Animation Mentor for admittance. If you are accepted, you may then register for class. If you’re new to the school or have not taken a Character Animation Course with us before, applications are required for the following classes: Animation Basics, Body Mechanics, Advanced Body Mechanics, Introduction to Acting, Advanced Acting, and Feature Animation Acting & Polish, Game Animation: Mechanics & Interactive Gameplay, Game Animation: Dynamic Action & Combat, and Game Animation: Cinematic Cutscenes. Applying to Animation Mentor is free, but tuition fees are required to attend our courses.
Fill Out an Application
It only takes 10 minutes and it’s free!
- Fill out this application form.
- Be sure to include a detailed essay that explains why you want to become an animator. This is key to the evaluation process for acceptance.
- Submit the application.
Was I Accepted?
Our student success coaches will let you know within 1-2 business days if you’ve been accepted to the school.
Advanced Placement
Already have character animation experience? Jump ahead to the more advanced courses. Learn more about advanced placement.
Register & Pay
Register for Your Course
Registration opens for most courses on the first day of the prior term. Registration for higher level courses in our Character and Game Animation Programs open 6 weeks before the term’s start.
Choose Your Mentor and Time
You can select your preferred mentor and choose the most convenient time for the course you are registering for.
Pay for the Course
To reserve your seat in our Character or Game Animaiton Programs, a $99 payment is required. Following this, you can either pay the remaining amount before the term starts, or take advantage of our interest-free payment plans.
Additional Courses
There is no need to apply for any of the additional 6-week and 12-week courses we offer outside of our Character and Game Animation Programs, simply register before the deadline.
Register & Pay
Register for Your Course
There’s no need to apply if you take our 6 or 12-week courses outside of our Character and Game Animation Programs.
Pay for Your Course
The 6-week courses must be paid in full upon registration. Interest-free payment plans are available for the Creature Animation courses.




















