FAQs
What is The Grid Academy?
The Grid Academy is an e-Learning multi sided platform to Meet & Learn from handpicked 2D, 3D and VFX Artists from top studios around the world with an educational spectrum which offers Masterclasses, Mentorships, On Demand Workshops, Networking events, Recruitment opportunities & more
Our goal is for you to develop and reach your goals as a more rounded Digital Artist in an e-classroom like environment learning directly from our mentors with whom you will actually bond with!
We seek to add value by following our two core concepts methodology: Meet & Learn
How do Meeting Activities work?
Meet. We believe your soft skills will add more value to your professional development.
The Grid Academy will provide content & resources to help you bond with your mentors in a more casual way through activities like: Networking night with…!, Tell your Story! and Recruitment Sessions
Get ready, get out of your comfort zone!
How do Learning Activities work?
Learn. As a Digital Academy we believe knowledge should be shared.
The Grid Academy will provide content & resources for you to sharpen your creative, technical and production skills with activities like: Masterclasses, On Demand Workshops, Mentorships, Critique Sessions & more
You can select the learning content in two ways: Activity per Unit or Activity within a TGA program
Class in Session!
Annual Program Activities.
The four hands-on practical activities such as Masterclass, Workshop, Mentor Me! and On Demand Workshop will be held by terms throughout the year depending on mentor’s schedule and availability with predefined dates.
First Term | Winter - December 1 to February 28
Second Term | Spring - March 1 to May 31
Third Term | Summer - June 1 to August 31
Fourth Term | Autumn - September 1 to November 30
How do I enroll in The Grid Academy courses?
There are 3 types of enrollment at The Grid Academy: Monthly Subscription | Activity course | Program course
What type of courses does The Grid Academy offer?
All courses & content will be held online by the time being but in a Post Covid era; The Grid Academy will offer a Hybrid Learning experience Online & On-Site in different cities around the world with the same kind of activities offered at the platform
Meeting Activities
Tell your Story!
Networking night with…!
Recruitment Sessions
Mentor e-Cameo
Learning Activities
Masterclass
Workshop
Mentor Me!
Webinar/Conference
Critique Sessions
Q & A Sessions
On Demand Learning
On Demand Workshop
Networking 101 for Digital Artists
Developing a LinkedIn Global Network for Digital Artists
*Each activity has its own terms & conditions
In what language do courses are offered?
All our Meeting & Learning activities are developed in English but subtitle translations will be available in the following languages: English (CC), Spanish, French, Italian, German & Russian
How long are the courses?
Courses duration varies per subject and per mentor but an average duration by activity would be as follows:
Meeting Activities
Tell your Story! | 45 min - 1 hr
Networking night with…! | 1 hr - 2 hrs
Recruitment Sessions | 30 min - 45 min
Mentor e-Cameo | 15 min - 30 min
Learning Activities
Masterclass | 3 hrs - 6 hrs
Workshop | 2-3-6-8-10 weeks (30 hrs +- pre recorded content duration)
Mentor Me! | 2-3-6-8-10 weeks (30 hrs +-)
Webinar/Conference | 1 hr - 2 hrs
Critique Sessions | 30 min - 45 min
Q & A Sessions | 30 min
On Demand Learning | Depends on specific required content
On Demand Workshop | 2-4-6-8-10 weeks
Networking 101 for Digital Artists | 3 hrs - 6 hrs (pre recorded content)
Developing a LinkedIn Global Network for Digital Artists | 3 hrs - 6 hrs (pre recorded content)
Tuition courses? Payment options?
Courses fees can significantly vary per subject and per mentor but an average by activity would be as follows:
Meeting Activities
Tell your Story! | $ USD
Networking night with…! | $ USD
Recruitment Sessions | $ USD
Mentor e-Cameo | $ USD
Learning Activities
Masterclass | $ USD*
Workshop | $ USD*
Mentor Me! | $ USD*
Webinar/Conference | $ USD
Critique Sessions | $ USD
On Demand Learning | Depends on required content
On Demand Workshop | $ USD*
Networking 101 for Digital Artists | $ USD
Developing a LinkedIn Global Network for Digital Artists | $ USD
PAYMENT PLANS | One time payment and/or 2, 3 or 4 payment installments *Depends on course
What minimum system requirements do I need to take online courses?
For hands-on practical courses such as: Workshop, Masterclass, Mentor Me!:
Processor (CPU): 64 bit Intel or AMD quad core processor or higher
Memory (RAM): 8GB or higher
Hard Drive: 250GB or higher
Graphics (CPU): Nvidia GeForce Series or AMD Radeon Series
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (SP1), Windows® 10 Professional, Windows 10® version 1607 or higher operating system. Apple® macOS® 11.x, 10.15.x, 10.14.x, 10.13.x ¹ operating system. Linux® Red Hat® Enterprise 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 WS operating system. Linux® CentOS 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 operating system
Plus the requirements for online learning & meeting courses
For online learning & meeting courses only:
Internet connection of 10 Mbps or greater
Computer microphone and speakers or Headphones with microphone
Web camera with at least 720p resolution
Safari 14 or above - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204416, Google Chrome 41 or above - https://www.google.com/chrome/, Firefox 48 or above - https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/, Microsoft Edge 88 or above - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge
Mac OS 10.10 or above, Windows 8.1 or above, Linux 6.5 or above
Do I have to be a Digital Artist to enroll in courses?
No. Any curious person willing to know more about the 2D, 3D or VFX Industry will be welcome. There are 101 or introductory courses available to explain the CGI industry fundamentals. Although a background in any creative industry might help you get a better understanding of the courses & content
The courses can be downloaded?
No. The Grid Academy content streams via the integrated player or service
Do I have to have experience to enroll in courses?
No. We developed a series of fundamentals programs & introductory courses aimed for people with minimum or no experience at all to have an overall understanding of the CGI industry
If I’m not in the U.S.A, may I enroll in the courses?
Yes! That’s the aim of the core concept & methodology at The Grid Academy. Developing a global community and collaboration between every digital artist around the world.
You just need an internet connection wherever you are!
What happens if I’m not satisfied with my course?
Some activities may be suitable for a refund and/or cancellation. If not satisfied with a course, please send a message to contact@thegridacademy.xyz to follow up with your situation
Are there refunds available?
Some activities may be suitable for a refund. Please send a message to contact@thegridacademy.xyz to follow up with your situation
Cancellations fees?
Activities like Masterclass, Workshop, Mentor Me! and On Demand Workshop might have cancellation fees because of the nature of the overall activity
Please get in touch at contact@thegridacademy.xyz
Do I get a completion course certificate?
Of course you do! Once you complete an activity such as: Masterclass, Workshop, Mentor Me! and On Demand Workshop; you’ll be accredited for a completion program certificate
How do I become an ambassador for The Grid Academy?
An ambassador for The Grid Academy would be an accredited representative willing to endorse and promote, within our guidelines, The Grid Academy services & products in order to increase brand awareness in the CGI industry
We are always looking for suitable TGA ambassadors. Are you interested in becoming a TGA ambassador? Write us to contact@thegridacademy.xyz
How do I become a Mentor for The Grid Academy?
If you think you’ve got what it takes to become a mentor, let’s meet up! Please send a message to contact@thegridacademy.xyz sharing your career path and work
Careers at The Grid Academy.
Interested in collaborating with us? Please send a message to contact@thegridacademy.xyz
Help & Support.
For troubleshooting, please send a message to contact@thegridacademy.xyz