Become a Job-Ready Game Artist with Expert Mentorship and Real-World Projects
Game Art Program
9 Months / Online / Beginner-Friendly
Studios want more than talent, they want artists who are ready to contribute. In this hands-on program, you’ll work closely with industry experts, build real-world projects, and create a portfolio that helps you stand out and land a career.
APPLY NOWPROGRAM OVERVIEW
Program delivery
- Entirely virtual
- Pre-recorded videos on demand
- Live class sessions
- One-on-one or small group live mentorship
- Online student labs
- Certificate upon completion
Topics covered
- 3D Modeling Workflows
- Game Resolution Techniques
- UV Layout
- Texturing for PBR
- Rendering in Unreal Engine
- and much more...
Time commitment
- Minimum: 20+ hours per week
- Recommended: 30+ hours per week
- Meet twice per week then complete your work on your own schedule
WHERE OUR STUDENTS GET JOBS
Career Track Options
CHARACTER ART OR ENVIRONMENT ART
The Game Art Program is 9 months long and consists of 3 terms, each being 12 weeks long. Term II is when you choose to focus on either Character Art or Environment Art. Term I is the same for everyone.
9 MONTHS - 3 TERMS
Character Art
TERM I: 12 weeks
- Modeling, Texturing, Rendering
TERM II: 12 weeks
- Character Sculpting and Texturing
TERM III: 12 weeks
- Character Rendering in Unreal Engine
9 MONTHS - 3 TERMS
Environment Art
TERM I: 12 weeks
- Modeling, Texturing, Rendering
TERM II: 12 weeks
- Environment Art in Unreal Engine
TERM III: 12 weeks
- Advanced Environment Techniques
TUITION
Pay in full
$8,997
Save 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
12-month payment plan
$833/mo
Pay over 12 months
In the case that none of these payment options work for you, you can discuss more payment options during your admissions call.
WE ARE AN
Unreal Authorized 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.
STUDENT SUCCESS STORY
From Law Office to Environment Art:
How Julia Cui Built a Career in the Gaming Industry
Switching careers can feel like standing at the top of a mountain — exciting, terrifying, and uncertain. For Julia Cui, that leap took her from gastronomy, sales, and even law, to a career she truly loves: game art.
Today, Julia’s work is featured in Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed — a major milestone that reflects her passion and persistence.
Read the full blog post!
Before Vertex School: Sales Assistant
After Vertex School: 3D Environment Artist at Purple Lamp
ENTER A BOOMING INDUSTRY
$123K
Average Game Artist salary in the United States according to ZipRecruiter*
$184B
2024 global video game industry generated revenue*
$30.8B
Projected 2034 value of the global 3D mapping and modeling market*
Learn from Industry Experts
Crystal Bretz
Lead Modeller at
Framestore
PROJECTS:
Black Panther, Spiderman: No Way Home, The Willoughbys, For All Mankind
Marcin Klicki
Senior Character Artist at
CD Projekt Red
PROJECTS:
Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone
Jacob Claussen
Environment Art Director at
Fall Damage
PROJECTS:
Avatar Frontiers of Pandora, Overkill's The Walking Dead
NEXT COHORT START DATE AND FINAL DAY TO ENROLL
June 30th, 2025
Apply and schedule your call as soon as possible to secure your spot.
Application Process
Step 1
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Complete our quick and easy online application covering your background and goals.
Step 2
SCHEDULE YOUR INTERVIEW
During this easygoing call, you'll connect with an admissions representative to discuss your application, walk through the program structure, and get your questions answered.
Step 3
ENROLL FOR YOUR PROGRAM
Complete enrollment with your admissions representative, pay tuition, and prepare for the start of your program!
