A Structured Education
Download our 2025 Catalog and Course Guide to explore our affordable, self-paced learning
World-Class Instructors
From Disney’s top animators to the most respected fine artists of our time
Glenn Vilppu
Animator and Educator, Disney, Marvel, Warner Bros.
Larissa Marantz
Nickelodeon Character Designer, Illustrator, and Educator
Bill Perkins
Disney Art Director and Visual Development Expert
Renae Wang
LCAD Foundations Instructor and Oil Painter
Mark Westermoe
Movie Poster Illustrator, Braveheart, Total Recall, Home Alone
Juliette Aristides
Author, Classical Drawing Atelier
Karl Gnass
Storyboard Artist for Major Studios
Cornelia Hernes
Former Principal Instructor, The Florence Academy of Art
Iliya Mirochnik
Ringling Instructor, Award-Winning Portrait Artist
Student Voices: Dominique Carrie
〝NMA has been a game changer: it offers a clear, structured curriculum paired with excellent instruction.〞
Dominique CarrieNMA Student
Student Voices: Julie Miette
〝I'm really convinced now that studying the fundamentals is essential to really make the art I want to make.〞
Julie MietteArtist and YouTube Creator
Student Voices: Tom Bernardes
〝I knew something was missing, but I couldn’t see it. Now, I’m not just fixing my weaknesses—I’m building something real.〞
Tom BernardesProfessional Digital Artist & Painter
Student Voices: Andres Cabanos
〝Because I spent my time to understand the basics, I can now focus on the jazz, creating and expressing myself with much more clarity and ease.〞
Andres Cabanos30 under 30 Artist
Campus Life Online
Join our Digital Campus for special events, collaborations, and a thriving art community
Upcoming Events
SEP 30
Mastering 2025: Check-in #3
OCT 3
Friday Draw Along with Glenn Vilppu
OCT 3
Group Critique with Catherine Bobkoski
OCT 6
LIVE Seminar: Visual Expression with Charles Hu
OCT 10
Friday Draw Along with Glenn Vilppu
Unmatched Reference Library
High-res photo references and interactive 3D models to practice from anywhere
Professional Coaching
Optional coaching and interactive sessions take learning beyond pre-recorded videos
Pricing & Enrollment
Fall Term Enrollment Ends November 30th, 2025
Pay Monthly
Pay Annually🍂 Fall Cohort
New Student Offer
Library Plan
Gain instant access to our complete online course library, including all Learning Tracks and digital campus access.
Access Includes
- All On-Demand Courses
- All Learning Tracks
- Full Digital Campus Access
- Live Community Events
- Downloadable Resources
- Customized MasterPlan™
- Downloadable Student Planner
- First month $25, then $49 monthly
Pay Monthly
$49$25USD
Enroll Now$25 for your first month only. Renews at $49/month. Discount applies to new students only.
Plan renews automatically. Cancel any time.
Library+ Plan
Everything in the Library Plan, plus access to our exclusive reference library and Live Class recordings.
Access Includes
- Everything in Library Plan
- Image Reference Library
- 3D Model Reference Library
- Rare Art Book Library
- Live Class Recordings
Get Personalized Instruction with NMA Tokens
Want feedback on your work? NMA Tokens allow you to get critiques, assignment grading, and one-on-one instruction from our world-class faculty, coaches, and TAs—on your terms.
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