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Game Art Program

Discover your path to becoming a pro game artist with our 9-month Game Art Program. From mastering the basics to specializing in Character or Environment Art, this journey equips you with industry-ready skills.Ā 

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program delivery


  • Entirely virtual
  • Pre-recorded videos on demand
  • Live class sessions
  • Small group or one-on-one live mentorship
  • Online student labs
  • Certificate upon completion

Topics covered


  • 3D Modeling Workflows
  • Game Resolution Techniques
  • UV Layout
  • Texturing for PBR
  • Rendering inĀ Unreal Engine
  • and much more...

Time commitment


  • Minimum: 20+ hours per week
  • Recommended: 30+ hours per weekĀ 
  • Meet twice per week then complete your work on your own schedule
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WHERE OUR STUDENTS SECURE JOBS

Career track optionsĀ 

CHARACTER ART OR ENVIRONMENT ART
9 MONTHSĀ  -Ā  3 TERMS Ā 

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Character Ā Art


TERM I: 12 weeks

  • Modeling, Texturing, Rendering

TERM II:Ā 12 weeks

  • Character Sculpting and Texturing

TERM III:Ā 12 weeks

  • Character Rendering in Unreal Engine
9 MONTHSĀ  -Ā  3 TERMS

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Ā Environment Ā Art


TERM I: 12 weeks

  • Modeling, Texturing, Rendering

TERM II:Ā 12 weeks

  • Environment Art in Unreal Engine

TERM III:Ā 12 weeks

  • Advanced Environment Techniques
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TUITION

Pay in full

$8,997

Save 10% when you pay in full

6-month payment plan

$1,632/mo

Pay over 6 months

9-month payment plan

$1,099/mo

Pay over 9 months

Finance withĀ Afterpay or Klarna

Flexible Options

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WE ARE AN

Unreal authorizedĀ  training center

Learning at an Unreal Authorized Training Center means you're gaining skills from trusted experts in Unreal Engine, with industry-standard techniques and real-world applications. It's a mark of quality that ensures you're job-ready, with knowledge valued by top studios and employers.

YOUR SUCCESS STARTS HERE
Lena PiechĀ 

AFTER GRADUATING FROM VERTEX:Ā 

Environment Artist atĀ Playground Games


"When I enrolled for the Game Art Program I knew nothing about the industry (I wouldnā€™t have even considered myself a gamer or anything like that. I literally knew nothing. The Witcher is possibly the only game I had played from start to finish).

I got a job as a 3D Environment Artist at one of the Xbox studios sometime after Term II of the program. I never got to finish Term III because I didnā€™t need to since I had already gotten a job.Ā After Term II I left the program and started my new job!"

Lena Piech Vertex School
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Learn from industry experts

Crystal Bretz

Lead Modeller atĀ 

FramestoreĀ 

PROJECTS:

Black Panther, Spiderman: No Way Home, The Willoughbys, For All Mankind

Jacob Claussen

Environment Art Director at

Fall Damage

PROJECTS:

Avatar Frontiers of Pandora, Overkill's The Walking Dead

Marcin Klicki

Senior Character Artist atĀ 

CD Projekt Red

PROJECTS:

Cyberpunk 2077,Ā The Witcher 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone

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NEXT COHORT START DATE AND FINAL DAY TO ENROLL

April 7th, 2025

Application process

Step 1

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Complete our quick and easy online application covering your background and goals.Ā 

Step 2

SCHEDULE YOUR INTERVIEW

During this easygoing call, you'll connect with an admissions representativeĀ to discuss your application, walk through the program structure, and get your questions answered.Ā 

Step 3

ENROLL FOR YOUR PROGRAM

Complete enrollment with your admissions representative, pay tuition, and prepare for the start of your program!

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