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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!
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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.

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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. 

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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.

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PRE-RECORDS

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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. 
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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.
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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.

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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.

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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!
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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*

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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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