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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
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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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Travis O'Connor's Capstone Project

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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

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Mar 23rd, 2020

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Part-time

9 months

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Monday - Thursday

6 pm to 9 pm PST

choice of Fri, Sat, or Sun

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Mar 23rd, 2020

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Part-time

9 months

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Monday - Thursday

6 pm to 9 pm PST

choice of Fri, Sat, or Sun

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Apply

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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