Animators Get Mentored Online

The 18-month accredited program from AnimatedMentor.com costs aspiring animators over $14,000, and that places students under the guidance of professionals from Pixar, Disney, and Industrial Light & Magic. It's not often one comes across something in technology news that really brings out an unsolicited "Cool" reaction. But reported on the new school, built with about a $1 million investment in the endeavor. 54 working artists from the likes of Disney and Pixar lead student sessions, and students complete coursework online. Mentors work interactively with students, and deliver feedback on a timely basis. Those mentors include Pixar's Bret Parker, profiled in the site's December comic called F5. Email the author Del.icio.us") | Yahoo My Web David Utter is a staff writer for Murdok covering technology and business.