Character Artist:
Real Time
Build the skills you need to launch a career in Creative Tech.
Four Vertex Blocks:
Skill Block
- 3D Modeling
- Realistic & Stylized Texuring
- Unreal Engine
- Substance Painter
- PBR Workflow
- Lighting & Real Time Rendering
Art Block
- Project Management
- Facial Anatomy
- Body Anatomy
- Topology & UVs
- Marvelous Designer
- Texturing Realistic Skin and more
Job Block
- Capstone Project
- Continued Critiques
- Application & Interviewing
- Salary & Negotiations
- Art Test Support
Tech Block
- Python, C++
- Melscript
- Git, Shell, Bash
- Vex
- Rigging
Capston project by Sushan Manandhar
Build incredible characters.
As a character artist you're the person that translates the story into the life like characters that the players interact with. While environment art is a rapidly changing field, character artists are rewarded by diving deeper into their craft and mastering things like anatomy. The game industry is growing at an annual rate of 16% and continues it's take over of the entainment industry. Our students go to jobs in AAA studios like Bungie, Bioware, EA and CD Projekt Red. If you have grit, persistance and a love for characters then becoming a character artist could be a career for you.

Live Mentoring For
An Amazing Portfolio
The number one reason creatives join Vertex School is for the live mentoring. We work with some of the best artists out there from studios like CD Projekt Red, Blizzard, Epic Games, Sucker Punch Production, 343 Industries, Id Software, Bioware and more. You will work on real projects with real game artists.

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You could become a
3D Modeler
Character Artist
Character Technical Artist
Prop Artist
Concept Artist
3D Artist
VR Character Artist
Digital Sculptor
Schedule
Tuition
Upfront
$8,000
Best Option
The lowest cost option. Owe nothing when you're done.
Bootcamp Option
$4,800 $3497
Six Months
Take the first two terms to jump start your career.
Monthly
$733/mo
Every month for 12 months
Select a payment plan that includes interest.
Application Process
Step 1
Apply To Vertex School
Complete a 10-15 minute application covering your background, goals, and experiences. Then create your account.
Step 2
Schedule Your Portfolio Review
Meet with an Admissions Representative to discuss your application, walk through the program structure, and find out which program is the best fit.
Step 3
Enroll
Complete online enrollment with your Admissions Representative and pay tuition.
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