Vertex School
About Vertex School
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Vertex School (previously named Game Art Institute) offers part-time, 12-week online courses in game art development and virtual reality development.
Founded in 2010, Vertex School offers bootcamps that encompass skills and the workflows needed to kickstart... Read More
The courses aim to teach students everything from modularity to texturing to lighting and rendering, and students learn to create game art while mastering pipeline and best practices. The VR development bootcamp teaches students how to use Unity and C# programming to build movement, interaction, UIs, and avatars. During the bootcamps, students actively participate in bi-weekly sessions with cohorts and mentors as they progress through milestones of the 3D artist program.
Applicants should have a basic understanding of polygonal modeling and sculpting processes and have a passion for creating characters for the film and game industry.
Vertex School courses are conducted via online web conferencing software to allow direct access to instructors. Courses are also downloadable and available to stream through the system. By the end of the course, students can expect to develop a full portfolio project under constructive peer review, and receive 6 to 8 months of guidance in evaluating job offers and negotiating terms before job acceptance.
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Courses
AR/VR and Game Development Bootcamps
Game Artist Bootcamp
Vertex School Reviews
Average Ratings (All Programs)
Architha KS
Graduated: 20187/26/2018
Course
Game Artist Bootcamp
"Awesome place to learn new things and to know how the industry works"
I personally learnt things that i never thought existed. It's a huge leap i have had after joining this bootcamp. Industry insights, getting to know the thoughts of people working in this sector and knowing where i have been wrong so far is one the major... Read More
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Sam Lennox
Graduated: 20177/25/2018
Course
Game Artist Bootcamp
"Game Art Institute Bootcamp"
This bootcamp is unlike any other. There are plenty of online courses out there happy to take your money and once your course is over you’ll never hear from them again. Before you even start the course you have a one on one interview with Ryan to see... Read More
Brian Dixon
Teacher, Developer | Graduated: 20177/25/2018
Course
Game Artist Bootcamp
"Doors of Opportunity Were Opened"
I completed one of the boot camps offered by the Game Art Institute. It surpassed my expectations. The teachers were both industry professionals. This gave me access to information that I might not have found otherwise. I didn't know just how much I didn't... Read More
Adam Beardall
3D Character Artist | Graduated: 20187/25/2018
Course
Game Artist Bootcamp
"Phenomenal Value"
Game Artist Institute is a fantastic program to enroll in if you are serious and willing to put in the work to get into the games industry. Ryan was fantastic in mentoring me and helping me work through issues and roadblocks with creating a solid portfolio... Read More
There may be other ways outside of GAI to learn game art, however, they are not optimized and are far less personal. It will take you far longer, and you will struggle to find the information and areas of needed improvement. The education provided also gives you a well-rounded toolset that has helped me out several times. My last year with GAI put me farther ahead than I ever could have imagined and got me a fantastic job in a AAA studio(BioWare). Ryan is always working on improving and refining the program, and I feel incredibly lucky to have had a chance to work with him, and the Senior Artists he brought in to teach us.
I highly recommend you give GAI a chance. It is an incredible value, and it is important to invest in your education. There isn't a reason to try and do it alone when you have an option like this.
