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
Enrollment in these online courses is currently open or is opening soon!

12 Week VFX Bootcamp - NEW!
With James Sanders
Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 4th-May 29th at 8 AM PST
Beginner/Intermediate
$1999 $1399.30
Master real-time VFX. Build a portfolio-ready project. Break into the game industry or advance your current career within games.
Whether you're new or aiming to level up your skills, build a strong foundation in real-time VFX with expert guidance from James Sanders, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in VFX.

Game Art Program
9 Months - Online - Career Focused
Beginner/Intermediate
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
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.

Vegetation for Games
6 modules - Pre-Record
Beginner/Intermediate
$299 $249
Increase your earning potential and opportunities as an environment artist by learning how to create stunning vegetation from an AAA artist. Taught with Unreal Engine.

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.

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.
*Only available on courses priced under $799*

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.
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