Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Wondering if 3D character art school is worth it? As someone who has tried multiple different schooling options from traditional schools, online course and one on one mentorships I felt I would be well positioned to give you my opinion on whether or not you should jump into any of these. Ill cover my own personal journey and thought processes behind my decisions, Pricing, Pros and Cons for each different type and then finally summarizing it all up and trying to guide you to making the right choice for you.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - My Journey First 3D School Experience
3:45 - My Journey Starting Online Courses
4:25 - My Journey First Mentorship
5:42 - My Journey Back to School at Thinktank Training Center
8:42 - My Journey Second Mentorship
11:55 - PRICING!!!
14:25 - Traditional School, Pros and Cons
16:10 - Online Courses, Pros and Cons
17:55 - Mentorship, Pros and Cons
19:55 - Which should you choose?

MY CONTACT INFORMATION
Instagram: @thatmoderndude
Discord: @thatmoderndude

RESOURCES
My first school Academy of Interactive Entertainment - https://aie.edu.au/

First Mentorship Ana Carolina - youtube.com/@AnaCarolinaArt/featured

FlippedNormals Courses I Recommend
flippednormals.com/product/absolute-beginners-zbrush-tutorial-2180
flippednormals.com/product/creating-a-full-character-in-zbrush-21407
flippednormals.com/product/introduction-to-zbrush-1211

Second Mentorship Frankie Eaton - youtube.com/@animarch3D
Social Links - https://shor.by/GJGL