Environment Artist Bootcamp
Build the skills you need to launch a career in Creative Tech.
- 3D Modeling
- Realistic & Stylized Texturing
- Unreal Engine
- PBR Workflow
- Lighting & Real Time Rendering
- Substance Designer & Painter
- Project Management
- Game Play Mechanics
- Houdini & Procedural Tools
- Trim Sheets
- Modularity & Asset Management
- Decals, Texturing, & Materials
Architect entire worlds.
Environment artist is one of the most dynamic jobs in games now. It's a rapidly evolving area of the tech that is capitalizing on procedural tools such as Houdini & Substance Designer. There is always something to build since they create everything non-character. The game industry itself is growing at an annual rate of 16%. This trend is only set to increase with the advent of cloud gaming, VR / AR technologies and virtual sets.

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 Blizzard, Epic Games, Sucker Punch Production, 343 Industries, Id Software, Bioware and more. You will work on real projects with real game artists.

Sprints (Production Schedule For Term 2)
0
Launch
Orientation: Remote Working, Class Structure & Expectations, Required Technology and Support
1-2
Capstone & Grey Boxing
Grey Boxing, Floaters, Capstone Project
3-4
Light Blockin
Unreal Engine, Materials, & Lighting Foundations
5-6
Material Building
Substance Designer, Trim Sheets, Vertex Blending
7-8
Scene Building
Materials, Trims, Floaters, Decals
9-10
Set Dressing
Decals, Assets, Detail Resolution
11-12
Rendering & Animating
Lighting, Fog, Camera settings, Sequencer & VFX Basics
You could become a
3D Modeler
Environment Artist
Texture Artist
Prop Artist
Surface Artist
3D Artist
UI Designer
VR Environment Artist
Digital Sculptor
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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