Want to Become a Environment Artist?
PART-TIME, ONLINE GAME ARTS CAREER ACCELERATOR
PART TIME, ONLINE
CAREER ACCELERATOR FOR
ENVIRONMENT ARTISTS
Learn and apply the skills you need to start a career in games online and from the comfort of your own home.
Learn Online
Our Environment Artist Accelerator is 100% online, so that anyone can participate, no matter where they are located.
Get A Job In The Game Industry
Our Environment Artist Accelerator is 100% online, so that anyone can participate, no matter where they are located.
Pay In Installments
Can't pay all at once? No worries. Break your payment in three monthly installments.
Career Support
We provide each of our graduates with access to job readiness training, connections to employers, and opportunities to hone new skills.
Job Preparation
Build a strong portfolio with one-on-one mentorship.
Online Presence
By the time you graduate from our character art classes, you'll have a strong online presence and a portfolio that reflects your value in the job market.
Coaching
We offer guidance in evaluating job offers and negotiating terms before job acceptance.
Companies Who Have Hired Our Alumni
"Having got the education I got at Vertex School and having gotten to come on a job like this cements my future even better and this is one of the most exciting things about the experience I had at Vertex School and getting to work at Pixomondo.
If I was to give an aspiring artist advice, I would say you need to be prolific, not afraid to make bad art. You need experience. Your first 3d model will not be something you put on your Artstation, show off and everyone loves. Make 100 crappy models if that is what it takes to get your first portfolio-worthy one. Don't get discouraged. Be prolific."
Testimonial
Andrew Baker
Deep Dive Into The Job Of Being A Environment Artist
It's an exciting prospect, isn't it? Creating art for a living. Every day you go into work, get your coffee, chat with friends and then sit at your desk and just create... all day...
In the videos below, our founder Ryan Kingslien takes you through a few technical elements of being a Environment Artist in the Game Industry. You don't need to know all of this. You don't need to be a master. You only need to be willing to do the work and to pick up a few pieces of knowledge along the way.
Where Do Environment Artists Fail?
In every field, there is a DIP. A place where things get so hard that some people fail. For doctors the DIP is Organic Chemistry. For Environment Artists, the DIP is all learning multiple steps in the pipeline! Check out the video below:
I Never Tried Substance Painter...
Worried about your skills? Not sure if you can produce amazing results? Check out the video below to see the three simple steps you can take to level up your texture work!
What Does A Environment Artist Do?
Enjoy this excerpt from our webinar with David Schultz of Red Storm Entertainment(Ubisoft), as he tells you what you really need to know about getting a job in the game industry.
Course Timeline
We teach the skills you need to kickstart your career as an artist and a lifelong learner. From anatomy fundamentals to 3D modeling tools to game engines, you'll learn to create game art while mastering Pipeline and best practices.
Weeks 1-4: Build The Foundation
In the first four weeks, we focus on building the foundational skills to achieve success as a game artist. We do this by focusing on a single prop and building it up to a level of authenticity.
Week 5-9: Build Your Environment
You will learn game arts best practices and tools by building your own Environment using the skills and software learned throughout the class such as ZBrush, Unreal Engine, Maya or Blender.
Week 9-13: Build Your Textures, Materials & Rendering Assets
Utilize the latest software to develop your rendering, materials and texturing assets. Use software like Substance Designer, Substance Painter, Marmoset and other tools to finalize your in-game model.
Week 14: Build You
Building your skills as a game artist is not only about learning artistic and technical skills but also about soft people skills. We’ll train you in making tutorials, brand management and job search strategies to help you stand out above the rest.
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Build Your Portfolio
You'll complete several projects, including a primary portfolio project that will help you begin your job search with confidence.
Brief
Create a environment to fit within the God Of War or Cyberpunk Worlds.
Assets
- Props & Accessories via Maya & ZBrush
- Texturing via Substance Painter
- Materials via Unreal Engine
The Process
Blockout
Reduce decision making. Set expectations, moodboards, and concept. Blocking out the major shapes of assets, and setting up a modular kit where applicable.
Lighting Theory
One of the most crucial stages, building the scene in unreal and getting a basic lighting pass setup. Using various methods to capture; such as capturing highlights and shadows from different angles and lighting scenarios.
Topology & UVs
Retopologize your Mesh. UV unwrapping, define texture sets, geometric detailing, working with multiple UV sets, and vertex painting.
Real Time Materials
Tiling texture maps for Substance Designer channels and trim texture creation. Generate height and perform normal conversions. Cover masking methods and generate final maps.
Get Answers
We love questions almost as much as we love providing answers. Here are a few samples of what we're typically asked, along with our responses:
Why are these skills relevant today?
There's never been a better time to be a well-trained 3D Artist. The Game industry is growing and offers stable employment for artists trained in environment design and the latest software.
What practical skill sets can I expect to have upon completion of the course?
By the end of this course you'll be able to:
- Have developed a fluency in the various stages of the PBR workflow.
- Have developed an understanding on how to design different lighting styles.
- Have mastered your way through the Environment Modeling pipeline.
- Have understood the fundamentals of trim texture sheet creation.
Who will I be taking classes with?
Our students are artists, engineers transitioning into the arts, people just out of college, people who couldn't afford to go to college, vfx artists, baristas - artists who, just like you, have a passion for creating environments for the film and game industry.
What can I expect to accomplish by the end of this course?
By the end of the course, you will have:
- Completed one primary portfolio project.
- Learned about environment creation from experienced game artists.
- Prepared yourself with the foundational knowledge you need to begin a career of continuous learning.
What are my financing options?
We don't want financial obstacles to get in the way of you achieving your dream job so we offer payment plans for those who qualify. Note, you must first be accepted into the program before applying for financing.
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