9 MONTHS - ONLINE - BEGINNER-FRIENDLY
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.
APPLY NOWPROGRAM 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 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 SECURE 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 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
Flexible Options
Discuss other 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.
YOUR SUCCESS STARTS HERE
Lena Piech
AFTER GRADUATING FROM VERTEX:
Environment Artist at Playground Games
"When I enrolled for the Game Art Program I knew nothing about the industry (I wouldn’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 didn’t need to since I had already gotten a job. After Term II I left the program and started my new job!"
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
Jacob Claussen
Environment Art Director at
Fall Damage
PROJECTS:
Avatar Frontiers of Pandora, Overkill's The Walking Dead
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
NEXT COHORT START DATE AND FINAL DAY TO ENROLL
June 30th, 2025
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!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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