Environment Artist Bootcamp
A flexible and customizable program guaranteed to get you the job you wantโจ in Game Arts.
20-30 HRS
Get ready for your new career without having to quit your current job. Graduate in 4 mo.
YOUR SCHEDULE
A flexible bootcamp means you can set your own work schedule to fit your life.
GUARANTEE
Get a job or get your money back with the Game Arts Institute's Job Guarantee.
YOUR YEAR
One year of training, support and career guidance. Don't do this alone. Let us guide you.
See what you'll learn
Syllabus
Learn the skills and the workflows you need to kickstart your career in games from working professionals. From modularity to texturing to lighting and rendering, you'll learn to create game art while mastering Pipeline and best practices.
Reference, Setting Up A Grid System & Modularity
Develop your style guide with reference. Begin planning out your scene and establishing the correct space for a modular workflow. Then begin to create your modular 3D geometry.
Texturing, Trim Sheets & UVs
Setup UVs and begin blocking out the textures to get a sense of color balance & mood. Then develop your Trim Sheets to add detail to your environment.
High Poly, Low Poly & Weathering
Create a focal point for your scene by sculpting, texturing and baking a specific, unique asset to anchor your environment.
Set Dressing, Mood & Post Processing
Add variety to your scene by creating props and with set dressing. Establish the mood with lighting and really pulse your final presentation with post processing workflows.
Career Accelleration
Does this piece make you hireable? If not, what do you need to change? What can you add? What can you adjust? This four week section focuses entirely on hire-ability.
Your year of growth.
When you join the bootcamp you get an entire year of training, support and guidance. Here's how that year gets broken up:
2 WK
PREP
Make sure you understand basic polygonal modeling and sculpting processes and have an understanding of pipelines.
12 WK (3 MO)
INTENSIVE
Bi-weekly sessions with your cohorts and mentor as you progress from milestone to milestone.
4 WK (1 MO)
ACCELLERATOR
This four week section focuses on one thing: are you hireable, yet? If not, what do you need to focus on?
36 WK (8 MO)
GUIDANCE
Apply to jobs weekly and get career guidance as well as continuing crits on your work to keep your momentum going.
The Way We Work
01
Job Preparation
HIRE-ABILITY is our key focus! To do that, we focus on the skills you need to demonstrate and build a strong portfolio with one-on-one mentorship.
02
Support Team
Small groups, a network of graduates and professional mentorship all work together towards the same goal: getting you that JOB.
03
Career Services
We provide each of our immersive graduates with 8 months access to job readiness training, connections to employers, and opportunities to hone new skills.
You'll learn to...
01
3D Model
Create the 3D models that you'll need using a variety of techniques to keep it modular and repeatable.
02
Texture
Learn to texture and bake using the latest techniques and workflows such as texture tiling.
03
Create Materials
Dive into materials via either Substance Designer or Unreal to take your work to that next level.
04
Put It In-Game
Establish the "feel" of the final environment by working on your lighting and post-processing workflows.
Graduate Showcase
"The class I took essentially got me into the job market. Having someone who knows what to look for telling you what to put into your portfolio was great!"
Former Science Major
Melissa Mazzocco
Graduate Of Brett Briley's Game Art Apprenticeship
Now An Environment Artist At ArenaNet
What makes us special:
Part time but serious
You bring the desire and we'll bring the support and resources to help you thrive - but you have to find the time to do the work that will level up your portfolio.
Structured curriculum
Our key word is HIRE-ABILITY. We focus on the right skills in the right order. Our curriculum is battle-tested and constantly evolving to meet the demands of industry.
Live Biweekly Meetings
Stay connected! Yes, we're ONLINE but you meet with your mentor every three or four days to help your build momentum in your skills.
Awesome projects
Create portfolio projects that are designed to scream HIRE-ABILITY. We don't want you to qualify for entry-level jobs. We want you to become a rockstar.
Big box education vs bootcamps?
Not sure if College vs a Bootcamp is right for you?
Here are a few things to consider when deciding if you want to invest the next four years of your life in college or if you want to jump start your career with a bootcamp:
Cost of college
A semester at a leading university such as USC can set you back more than $20k. This does not include living costs, either.
Cost of bootcamps
Cost between $3k - $15k... That means, for less than the price of one college term you can be on your way to earning $50k upon graduation.
ROI of college
Cost between $3k - $15k... That means, for less than the price of one college term you can be on your way to earning $50k upon graduation.
ROI of bootcamps
Bootcamp students invest between 3 to 6 months in a program and graduate prepared to immediately start work.
Time - college
The extended, in-depth learning of college helps you grow your skill and pass the amateur - pro threshold more completely.
Time - bootcamps
The faster pace of bootcamps can mean that you have to spend more time on your own getting up to speed.
Curriculum of college
For a more well-rounded understanding of the industry and a general understanding of the theory behind art, a degree is a better option.
Curriculum of bootcamps
To delve right into the software and their practical, industry-standard applications, bootcamps are the way to go.
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MEET GAI'S MENTORS
Learn from skilled artists with professional experience in the field through our classes, bootcamps and immersives.
Melissa Altobello
Sucker Punch Productions
Shawnell Priester
343 Industries
Ken Fairclough
Bioware
Eytan Zana
Naughty Dog
Alex Senechal
343 Industries
Adam Skutt
Epic Games
Jarad Vincent
Epic Games
Jason Martin
Id Software
ALL BELOW OPTIONS COME WITH A JOB PLACEMENT GUARANTEE.
Cost & Financing Options
Upfront Payment
Most affordable option. Save 10%
$3,000
Month To Month (6 Mo)
Pay as you go
Requires $575 deposit. Due on acceptance.
$3,450 Total Cost
$575
Schedule
MAR 5 - JUN 8
Mon & Thu
7PM Pacific
JAN 22 - APR 12
Mon & Thu
7pm Pacific
SEP 18 - DEC 8
Mon & Thu
7pm Pacific
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GET ANSWERS
We love questions, almost as much as we love providing answers. Here are a few samplings 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 craft 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:
- Setup a grid system to create your environments with an effecient, optimized workflow.
- Develop repeatable 3d modules & texture tiles to quickly develop your environment
- Sculpt with a High Poly to Low Poly workflow
- Texture in 2D and 3D
- Bake your maps
- and much more
Who will I be taking classes with?
Our students are artists, engineers transition 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 for an immersive program?
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.
What is the difference between the Bootcamp and the Immersive?
The Immersive is in-person. The Bootcamp is online. The immersive is also over 520 hours of training while the bootcamp is over 72 hours of training.