Academics
Animation Mentor is an online learning institution and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The tuition for the 18-month program is $18,928.00 if paid in full. The school is certified by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.
The program includes live Q&A sessions with mentors from the animation industry, and mentors provide audio-visual critiques of weekly assignments. The school hosts student events, including BBQ's, open houses and a graduation twice a year where students attend from multiple countries. Graduates of the program receive a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Character Animation and create a demo reel. The school is also part of Sony Pictures Imageworks Professional Academic Excellence (IPAX) program.
The school’s program includes career placement support to graduates and works with recruiters at major studios. Animation Mentor also has an alumni website that hosts career services, events and specially tailored learning experiences while allowing graduates to continue their participation in the Animation Mentor community. The school also features a “student showcase” twice a year, a web reel that includes creative work animated by students representing all levels of training.
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