COURSES
A library of our top game art and game development courses covering the key skill sets for a career in video games, film, XR, and more!
LIVE SESSION
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Character Art for Games Masterclass
With Marcin Klicki of CD Projekt Red
Sat, November 16th, 10 AM - 2 PM PDT
$179 $79 - Offer Ends 11/14
Take Your Character Creation to a Whole New Level!
Bring your characters to life with new depth and detail in this exclusive 4-hour masterclass led by Marcin Klicki, Senior Character Artist at CD Projekt Red. Some projects Marcin has worked on include Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3.
Sculpting Creature Miniatures - NEW!
6 weeks, 1+ hour live sessions
Start Date: January 20th, 2025
Live Sessions: Wednesdays at 9 AM PST Jan 22nd-Feb 26th
Intermediate/Advanced
$698 $598
In this course, you will dive into advanced miniature techniques to sculpt any creature you can imagine. By the end of the class, no creature sculpt will be beyond your reach.
Hard Surface Modeling
6 weeks, 1+ hour live sessions
Intermediate/Advanced
With Patrick van Rooijen, Senior Character Artist at Rocksteady Studios
ENROLLING SOON!
Bring your hard surface skills to the industry level and increase your earning ability as a character artist! Learn the workflows for sculpting hard surface in ZBrush with the objective of producing a game-ready asset.
Game Art Program
9 Months - Online - Career Focused
Beginner/Intermediate
Next Term Start Date: January 13th, 2025
Final Day to Enroll: January 13th, 2025
A 9-month long bootcamp designed to prepare you for a career as a game artist. Choose to focus on Environment Art or Character Art. Taught by top industry professionals.
Game Development with C++ Program
9 Months- Online - Career Focused
Beginner/Intermediate
Next Term Start Date: January 13th, 2025
Final Day to Enroll: January 13th, 2025
A 9-month Game Development with C++ Program taught in Unreal Engine and designed to teach students the skills needed to secure a career in game development. Learn C++ programming, Blueprints in Unreal, and more.
PRE-RECORDS
With these courses you get immediate access.
Stylized Fantasy Prop Pack - NEW!
9 modules - Pre-Record
New/Beginner
$99 $49
Adventure into the creation process of 3D stylized props. This course is great for those who are getting started in the world of 3D art!
Advanced Environment Art
8 modules - Pre-Record
Beginner/Intermediate
$399 $299
This course will go through the full process of modeling and sculpting environments in Unreal Engine using photogrammetry.
Armor for Games
6 modules - Pre-Record
Beginner/Intermediate
$399 $319
Learn how to create a convincing set of armor from high poly to low poly, texturing and presentation.
Character Facial Sculpting
9 modules - Pre-Record
Intermediate/Advanced
$399 $299
Learn the full process of modeling and sculpting character portraits and produce a portfolio-ready character portrait.
Coding for Creatives - FREE!
6 modules, Pre-Record
Beginner-Advanced
FREE
Learn the Fundamentals of Coding with this free 6 module course that will teach you the core programming concepts!
Creating Cinematic Environments in Unreal Engine 5
5 modules - Pre-Record
Beginner/Intermediate
$299 $107
Learn how to build a high quality cinematic style environment from start to finish using UE5. All assets and resources are included!
2.5D Matte Painting
7 modules - Pre-Record
Intermediate
$299 $249
Take your matte painting to the next level creating a 2.5D environment and launch your career in VFX. Learn to create truly photo realistic environments.
Grooming for Games
6 modules - Pre-Record
Beginner/Intermediate
$399 $299
The course will go through the full process of real time hair creation for games.
Houdini FX
9 modules - Pre-Record
Intermediate
$399 $299
Learn Houdini simulations, 3rd party rendering, disintegration, vellum, and dust & debris. Students will build all setups by node.
Marvelous Designer
10 modules - Pre-Record
Intermediate/Advanced
$499 $299
This course will take you through the entire clothing design pipeline, using Marvelous Designer students will be constructing a portfolio ready fashion design.
Realtime FX in Unreal Engine
9 modules - Pre-Record
Intermediate/Advanced
$299 $129
Learn how AAA game studios use Houdini and Unreal Engine to create real-time vfx for games.
Sculpting Miniatures
6 modules - Pre-Record
Beginner/Intermediate
$399 $299
Learn the full process of sculpting and preparing models for 3D printing. Sculpt hair, beards, weapons, and more!
BUNDLES
Get multiple courses at a discount! You can spread the courses out over multiple semesters.
Course Bundle - Pick 2
Pick Two Courses
Beginner-Advanced
$1484 $1113
With our Course Bundle, you can save big by purchasing any two Vertex Courses at the same time.
*Does not include Environment Tech Art in UE5*
Pre-Record Bundle - Pick 2
Pick ANY Two Pre-Record Courses
Beginner-Advanced
$500
With our Pre-Record Course Bundle you can save big by purchasing any two Pre-Record Vertex Courses at the same time.
LIVE SESSION WAITLIST
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Advanced Environment Art
6 modules
Beginner/Intermediate
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This course will go through the full process of modeling and sculpting environments in Unreal Engine using photogrammetry.
Anatomy for Artists
6 weeks, 1+ hour live sessions
With Vertex Founder Ryan Kingslien
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Master Digital Figure Sculpting with ZBrush
Foundational skills for 3D artists, digital sculptors, traditional sculptors, motion graphic artists, stylized artists, art directors, practical FX artists, and so many more creative industries.
Anatomy for Artists
8 weeks, 1+ hour live sessions
All Levels
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Rey will make anatomy more accessible than anyone thought possible. You will learn all the fundamentals of anatomy, in a streamlined fashion.
Artistic Human Anatomy
6 weeks, 1+ hour live sessions
All Levels
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Become a master of artistic human anatomy and gain the CONFIDENCE to achieve your artistic goals!
Character Concept Design
6 modules
Intermediate/Advanced
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This course will take you through the full process of creating concept art for video games.
Character Creation for Games
9 modules
Beginner/Intermediate
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Learn how to apply practical workflows to create a game-ready character, from start to finish with a top industry pro.
Character Creation for Games in UE5
12 modules
Beginner/Intermediate
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Learn all the steps in the pipeline and understand how to prepare your character for final presentation in Unreal Engine.
Creature Sculpting
10 modules
Intermediate/Advanced
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The course will go through the full process of modeling and sculpting creatures. By the end of the course, you will have produced a portfolio-ready creature.
Digital Sculpting Mentorship
Beginner-Advanced
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Meet with Vertex School Founder Ryan Kingslien for 10 LIVE sessions over 10 weeks. Receive personalized guidance and one-on-one feedback on your progress as you move through the stages of creating your character.
Digital Sculpting One Week Intensive
Beginner-Advanced
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Master one of the most important artistic innovations in the last 100 years from the comfort of your own home.
Environment Tech Art for Unreal Engine Artists
8 weeks, 16 live sessions!
Intermediate/Advanced
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Certified Live Online Training Program: Mastering cutting-edge technologies in Unreal Engine for Game Development Professionals.
Form & Figure: A 2-Day Digital Sculpting Masterclass
2 hours each day - 4 hours total
Beginner-Advanced
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Learn how to create freely from your imagination! Walk away with an improved ability to sculpt OR YOUR MONEY BACK!
From Concept to Table Top
6 modules
Intermediate
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Learn how to apply practical workflows to create a 3D printed miniature, from concept to table top.
Game Development: Create an Action RPG
7 modules
Beginner/Intermediate
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Develop everything from the environment, the animations, the action and reactions, the enemy attacks, projectiles, widgets for the UI, tracking health and more!
Hard Surface Modeling
6 modules
Intermediate/Advanced
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Learn the workflows for sculpting hard surface in ZBrush with the objective of producing a game ready asset.
Houdini FX
9 modules
Intermediate
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Learn Houdini simulations, 3rd party rendering, disintegration, vellum, and dust & debris. Students will build all setups by node.
Lighting for Games
6 modules
Intermediate
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The course will go through the full process of designing Lighting for 3D games using Unity, CryEngine and Unreal.
Sculpting Jewelry Designs with ZBrush
6 weeks, 1+ hour live sessions
Beginner/Intermediate
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The course will go through the full process of sculpting jewelry designs and preparing models for 3D printing using ZBrush.
Sculpting Miniatures - REMASTERED!
6 modules, 1+ hour live sessions
Beginner/Intermediate
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Learn the full process of sculpting and preparing models for 3D printing. Sculpt hair, beards, weapons, and more!
Vegetation for Games
6 weeks, 1+ hour live sessions
Beginner/Intermediate
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This course will take you through the entire vegetation pipeline, using Blender and Unreal and students will be constructing a tree.
Virtual Production for VAD Artists
8 modules
Beginner/Intermediate
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This course is designed to introduce you to the concepts and skills that will help get your foot in the door to Virtual Production.
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