Important Dates
Animation Programs
If you are interested in the Character Animation Program or the Game Animation Program, you will need to apply to Animation Mentor. Once you’ve applied and been accepted, you will then be able to register and choose your mentor for the course.
Deadline
*Advanced courses in the Character Animation Program and the Game Animation Program open for registration about 7 weeks later. Advanced Placement and returning students can reach out to your student success coach for the specific registration date each term.
Tuition Pricing Breakdown
Character Animation Program
If you want to become a character animator, Animation Mentor is the school for you. Our tuition is a fraction of the cost of a 4-year art college and you can complete your training in a quarter of the time, all while being mentored by professional working animators from major studios.
Feature Animation Acting & Polish
* All $ amounts are in United States Dollars. A $99 non-refundable registration fee is included.
Game Animation Program
If you’re interested in becoming a game animator, start with the Character Animation Program, progressing from AN01: Animation Basics to AN03: Advanced Body Mechanics. Once you’ve mastered body mechanics, advance to the Game Animation Courses, where you’ll work with Unreal Engine to further develop your animation skills tailored for games.
Game Animation: Mechanics & Interactive Gameplay
Game Animation: Dynamic Action & Combat
Game Animation: Cinematic Cutscenes
* All $ amounts are in United States Dollars. A $99 non-refundable registration fee is included.
Animation Mentor Interest-Free Payment Plans
Animation Mentor offers interest-free payment plans. Payment Plans allow students to distribute the $2,499 USD tuition into flexible payments throughout the school term.
Other 12-Week Courses
Animation Mentor has additional 12-week courses to help you elevate your animation skills or master a new discipline. Learn studio-level workflows from industry pros and get ahead.
Creature Animation: Locomotion
Creature Animation: Fight or Flight
* All $ amounts are in United States Dollars. A $99 non-refundable registration fee is included.
6-Week Courses
Animation Mentor’s 6-week courses cover many different disciplines to fit your needs. Take your art skills to new heights with courses ranging from beginner to advanced.
2D Animation: Walk Cycles & Character Movement
Out of Shape: Character Design and Storytelling Through Posing
* All $ amounts are in United States Dollars. A $99 non-refundable registration fee is included.
Payment Methods
Credit Cards
Animation Mentor accepts all major credit cards. For more information, submit a support request.
Other Payment Methods
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