Registration
Enroll in Side Academy
Overview
Ready to apply? Our advisors are available to guide you every step of the application process by answering your questions and providing assistance along the way.
Book a call with one of our Advisors or fill out the form to request more information.
Discover which educational path is best suited for you by speaking with one of our admissions consultants. Based on your inclinations, our Advisors will guide you toward the choice that best matches your aspirations.
Opening enrollment: November 2025
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
Admission: Acquaintance Interview
Choose the most suitable route
Students who want to enroll in Side Academy can choose from three-year
pathways or 6-month "Foundations" or 18-month "Full Production" master's degree programs.
36-month three-year courses
Three-year courses are limited in number. Access is by interview with Admission Advisor. For more information regarding enrollment go to Steps.
Master's degree from 6 | 18 months
All applicants who wish to enroll should speak with an Admission Advisor by phone or in person to ensure that the program matches you interests and goals. For more information regarding enrollment go to Steps.
What's new: Discover the new three-year and MAster pathways
6 months - Foundation -
18 months - Studio Production -
How to enroll
Step 01
Contact and talk to an Advisor
Our Advisors will be able to answer all your questions in order to help you choose the right training path for you.
Step 02
Choose your path
Evaluate your path with the option of having a shorter time horizon for the Master’s program, but more intensive, or the three-year program that allows you to discover the world of CGI in three years of attendance, but with a more academic approach.
Step 03
Submit application form
Ready to enroll? Admission Advisors are available to walk you through each step of enrollment. Once you have completed the form, simply submit it online to the email listed.
Your dream within your grasp
Intesa Sanpaolo is an official partner of Side Academy and supports you in choosing your future.
Talk to one of our Advisors and start designing your future!
Discover which educational path is best suited for you by speaking with one of our admissions consultants. Based on your inclinations, our Advisors will guide you toward the choice that best matches your aspirations.
FAQ:
Absolutely, all courses start from the basics, so no artistic or programming skills are required. We want to train new artists regardless of their educational background.
With the HYBRID mode, we allow those who need it to take the course ON-LINE, but to have the opportunity to attend certain labs, workshops or in-person events.
We recommend having a PC or Mac computer at home that can support professional software, so the student can continue projects from home. Those taking the course online also need: an Internet connection, a graphics tablet, micophone for communicating with lecturers and headphones. Optional, however, is a webcam.
FAQ:
Absolutely, all courses start from the basics, so no artistic skills) or programming skills are required. We want to train new artists regardless of their educational background.
With the HYBRID mode we allow those who need it to take the course ON-LINE, but to have the opportunity to do certain labs, workshops or events in-person.
We recommend having a PC or Mac computer at home, so the student can continue the projects from home. Those taking the course online also need: an Internet connection, a graphics tablet, micophone for communicating with lecturers and headphones. Optional, however, is a webcam.
Yes, all students will be given access to classrooms during afternoon hours. There will also always be a teacher present who can help the students if they have questions or problems during projects.
Each software has a special student version; you simply log in with the credentials provided by Side Academy and you can download and install the software on your computer. This allows each student to continue with projects and assignments even when they are at home or taking online courses.