ONLINE GAME ART · GAME DEV · TECH ART SCHOOL
You can build a career in games.
We'll show you how.
9–12 month online programs, mentored one-on-one by artists and engineers from Blizzard, CD PROJEKT RED, Meta and Ubisoft. Many of our students started with little to no experience.
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WHERE OUR GRADUATES WORK
They all started somewhere different.
Some arrived with zero experience; others with a degree in a 3D field. What they have in common is that they all started with us and landed a job!
Martiine now makes DLC for Rust at Facepunch Studios
“The course structure is great — more like an apprenticeship than a typical university course. You actually create art you feel passionate about.”
Trey started with zero 3D experience
“Traditional schools never quite fit my learning style. My mentors' feedback helped me discover my own identity as a developer.”
Now a Level Designer at Pixel Games Studio.
Monica became an Environment Artist at Blizzard Entertainment
“Vertex gave me access to connections I never thought possible. I still stay in touch with my mentor a year after being his student.”
CAREER READY PROGRAMS
Three paths. One application.
9 MONTHS
Game Art
Start with foundations and your first 3D prop. In Term II you specialise in Character Art or Environment Art.
9 MONTHS
Game Development
Blueprints, C++ and Python in Unreal Engine — from the fundamentals of game dev to a shipped portfolio piece of your own.
12 MONTHS
Tech Art
Foundational game art through to shaders, procedural generation, VFX and tool development — the highest-demand hybrid role in games.
Still deciding? Apply anyway — an admissions rep will help you choose which program is best for you.
What happens after you apply
Step 1 ·
Submit your application
Complete the quick and easy online application covering your background, goals, and experiences.
Step 2 ·
Schedule your call
A 15-minute call about your goals, the program structure, tuition, and whether this is genuinely right for you.
Step 3 ·
Enroll
Complete enrollment online and get ready to start your program!
How you'll learn
- Entirely online, from anywhere
- Live classes plus on-demand video
- One-on-one and small group mentorship
- Online student labs and Discord community
- Certificate on completion
What it asks of you
- 20+ hours a week, minimum
- 30+ hours recommended
- Meet once or twice weekly, then work on your own schedule
- Many students keep a full-time job alongside
LEARN FROM EXPERTS
Professional mentoring from industry best
Crystal Bretz
Framestore
PROJECTS: Black Panther, Spiderman: No Way Home, The Willoughbys, For All Mankind
Marcin Klicki
CD Projekt Red
PROJECTS: Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, The Witcher 3: Hearts of Stone
Jacob Claussen
Hazelight Studios
PROJECTS: Avatar Frontiers of Pandora, Overkill's The Walking Dead
Frequently asked questions
I have no experience at all. Is that a problem?
No. Our programs start with the foundations — Trey had zero 3D experience and is now a Level Designer. What matters is the hours you're willing to put in.
I already have experience — or a game related degree. Is this too basic for me?
A good portion of students come in with some 3D experience, and a good number arrive holding a degree that left them without the specific skills studios hire for. Foundations are always good to revisit, regardless of your experience level, and you'll receive personalized mentorship so it's calibrated to the work you're actually making, not to the slowest person in your group.
I don't know which program I want.
That's a common question. In the application just select whichever program grabs your attention the most — your admissions call exists partly to work this out with you.
Can I do this with a full-time job?
Many students do. You meet once per week during term I and twice per week during terms II & III, and complete the rest of the work on your own schedule — but plan for 20+ hours weekly.
Is this recognised by studios?
Yes! Vertex School is an Unreal Authorized Training Center and well known by game studios. Our graduates get jobs working at a variety of studios like Blizzard, Epic, CD Projekt Red, Facepunch, and more. Studios hire based on portfolios — which is exactly what you leave with.
Can I be based anywhere?
Yes. Everything is 100% online and we have students and mentors from all over the world.
THE NEXT COHORT STARTS SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
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