Vertex School is the premier destination for aspiring Technical Artists ready to turn their creative and problem-solving skills into a production-ready career. Our Tech Art Program gives you hands-on experience with the tools, systems, and workflows used in real studios—taught by professionals working at places like CD Projekt Red, Meta, Splash Damage, Xbox Studios, Blizzard, and more.
You'll learn everything from shader creation and scripting in Blueprints and Python to building tools, pipelines, and performance-optimized environments. Whether you're passionate about VFX, procedural tools, or gameplay systems, you'll graduate with the technical skills and a portfolio-ready project that shows studios what you can do.
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Our online platform combines personalized mentorship, live expert-led workshops, and a supportive community of learners to give you a deeply immersive, career-focused education. This is more than just theory—it’s real production knowledge for real jobs in games and beyond.
Apply now to join the Tech Art Program and start building the future of interactive worlds—with guidance from some of the best in the industry.
Once you’ve applied and been accepted into the Vertex School Tech Art Program, you’ll be able to choose the industry expert who will mentor you through your first term, Game Art Basics. This foundational course sets the stage for your journey as a Technical Artist, giving you the essential knowledge to understand how 3D assets are created, optimized, and integrated into real-time engines.
With access to our expert-led curriculum, live mentorship, and a supportive global community, you’ll build the confidence and skills needed to thrive in one of the most versatile roles in game development. Your future as a Technical Artist starts here, and we’re excited to help you shape it.
*Note: All times listed for live sessions are in Pacific Time.
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Register for the Tech Art Program by July 20th, 2025, and you’ll be entered into a sweepstakes for a chance to win a free class for the Winter 2026 cohort!
There are additional prizes as well, so don’t miss your chance to get a head start. Register early and lock in your spot!Â
"What really stood out to me was the community and mentorship.
Being surrounded by other aspiring artists and getting direct feedback from pros in the industry helped me improve faster than I thought possible."
"Vertex School gave me the structure and mentorship I needed to seriously grow my skills.
The mentors were all working professionals who understood exactly what studios are looking for, and they helped me build confidence in my abilities. I went from feeling lost to knowing exactly how to move forward as an artist."
"The experience at Vertex was incredibly rewarding. The lessons were well-paced and flexible enough to fit around my job.
What stood out most was the level of support—my mentors were patient, insightful, and always willing to answer questions. It was life-changing."
"I started out knowing almost nothing about 3D art, but with the guidance and feedback from Vertex mentors, I created my first complete scene.
The program is definitely beginner-friendly and focused on real, practical skills."
"Vertex doesn’t waste your time with unnecessary content. Everything is focused on helping you build the skills studios care about.
The mentorship and hands-on learning made it easier to stay motivated and make real progress."
"As someone just getting started in 3D, I appreciated how approachable Vertex made everything.
The content, the support, and the ability to learn from actual industry artists made a huge difference. I came away with skills I’m proud of—and excited to keep building on."
Vertex School offers payment plans that allow students to distribute the $2,499 USD tuition into flexible payments.Â
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