FREE ONLINE EVENT

Unreal Game Development Open Day

Join industry expert John Waynick for a live Q&A and Blueprints demo to learn how to start building games in Unreal.

Kickstart Your Unreal Engine Game Development Journey

Join the free online event with industry expert John Waynick

Wednesday, January 7th, 10 AM - 11:30 AM PT

Seats are limited - Save yours now!


WHY ATTEND?

  • Get expert insight from John Waynick, Unreal Engine Supervisor & Lead Technical Environment Artist

  • Watch John give a live demo using Blueprints in Unreal Engine

  • Learn how the Unreal Game Development Bootcamp works and if it’s right for you

  • Discover beginner-friendly workflows to start building your first game

  • Ask John all your burning questions about game development and Unreal Engine!

DISCOVER HOW TO:

  • Use Blueprints in Unreal Engine to start building your first game

  • Understand core game development workflows and best practices

  • Create interactive game mechanics and simple environments

  • Learn how to think like a game developer from day one

  • Gain tips for building beginner-friendly projects you can share

WHERE OUR STUDENTS SECURE JOBS
EA Dice
Apple
Blizzard Entertainment
BioWare
Playground Games

MEET YOUR HOSTS

John Waynick

PROJECTS: The Mandalorian, Star Wars: Ahsoka, Ashes of Creation, Warhammer: Age of Sigmar

John Waynick is an Unreal Engine Supervisor & Lead Technical Environment Artist with over 20 years of experience working in real-time development across games, virtual production, and VR simulations. He has been building in Unreal Engine since 2001, bringing deep, practical expertise in creating and optimizing environments for professional production pipelines.

Yash Ayyar

Yash is a Vertex School Game Art Program graduate and content creator who is passionate about creating realistic, story-driven worlds. She helps artists level up their skills through tutorials, live demos, and hands-on guidance. Yash will host the Open Day with Maria Yue, keeping the session interactive and engaging.

Why Learn Blueprints in Unreal Engine?

Blueprints are Unreal Engine’s visual scripting system, letting you create game mechanics, interactions, and logic without writing code.

Learning Blueprints is the fastest way for beginners to start building playable games, experiment with ideas, and understand how professional game developers structure projects.

By mastering Blueprints, you’ll gain hands-on experience with real-world workflows and develop the foundation needed to bring your game ideas to life.

Who This Event Is For

  • Those who are curious about game development and creating games in Unreal Engine. 

  • Aspiring developers who want guidance on where to start with Blueprints.

  • Anyone considering learning Unreal Engine for games, VR, or real-time projects. 

Why Vertex School?

🌟 Industry-Driven Curriculum: Our bootcamps are designed in collaboration with industry professionals, ensuring that you learn the latest and most relevant skills.

🌟 Expert Instructors: Benefit from the guidance of seasoned experts with years of experience in the gaming industry.

🌟 Flexible Online Learning: Our online platform allows you to study at your own pace, fitting your education around your schedule.

🌟 Portfolio Building: Work on real-world projects and build a portfolio that will impress employers in the gaming industry.

🌟 Career Support: Our dedicated admissions officers and industry mentors will help you navigate the job market, answer any questions, and give job application advice!

Unreal Game Development Bootcamp Open Day

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a lighting expert

Wednesday, January 7th, 10 AM - 11:30 AM PT