Learn 3D Animation Online
Become a 3D Character Animator
Established in 2005, Animation Mentor is the original online animation school. With mentors from Pixar, Disney, 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 Workshop or Animation Basics.

Maya Workshop: Animation Basics
6-Week Workshop
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 an Online School
Animation Mentor has a community unlike any other online school, 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 – the first course of the Core Character Animation Courses.
Choose Your Mentor
Once you've applied and been accepted into Animation Mentor, you can choose your mentor and register for class.
Featured Workshops
Animation Mentor offers 6-week and 12-week workshops to hone your artistic and animation skills.
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Each Mentor Has a Unique Style



Best Decision I Ever Made



Pursue My Dream



Strong Support Network



Opened My Eyes



Incredible Community



Excited About Animation



I Wanted to Study Animation



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