Course
Summer Course (10 Weeks)
Our summer game art course is an intensive two month program that will teach you the basics on how to create impressive game assets. You'll work closely with experienced instructors and collaborate with fellow students in small groups to get initiated in the professional game art development world.
- Team Count
- 50 Students
- Duration
- 10 Weeks
- Commitment
- 40 Hours / Week
- More Information
About the Course
During this 10 week course, you will receive all the knowledge needed to start your journey in the professional 3D art world.
Serving as an introduction to the full Onyx Academy programs, during the summer course you'll be learning how to create outstanding models, optimize them for their use in game engines and gain expertise in crafting textures and materials that will give your objects the depth, story and realism they need to truly come alive.
Throughout the course, you'll work on practical projects to apply what you've learned using industry standard software and techniques taught by the best professionals in the industry.
The program includes an introductory period to advanced 3D art creation workflows together with an opportunity to participate in your first large group projects - our program is crafted to offer the best learning experience to beginners and intermediate students alike.
By the end of the program, you'll have the basic knowledge needed to start crafting a strong portfolio of work to showcase to potential employers, and the skills to get involved in the advanced game development courses the Onyx Academy has to offer.
Who can Apply
Whether you're an aspiring game artist or just passionate about game art, our team of professional art instructors will provide you with the guidance to help you sharpen your skills and hone your craft.
Our program is exclusively designed for non-professional artists seeking to pursue a career in the games industry. If you're an aspiring artist, our course offers the ideal opportunity to turn your passion for games into a viable profession. We reserve our spots for individuals like you who are eager to learn and grow.
Recommended skills
In this course, we aim to train aspiring artists who are familiar with the tools and workflows necessary to develop art for games, but have never had an opportunity to fully put these skills into practice, as well as artists who have practiced with the tools and workflow but need further knowledge in order to apply to the full Onyx Academy courses. In other words, this course is beginner and intermediate friendly alike. In order to apply successfully, you'll need:
- A basic understanding of what 3D modelling and texturing is.
- Primitive notions of optimization for games.
- Some basic experience using game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
- A huge amount of passion and will to learn.
If you have the necessary criteria, we highly recommend considering our course as your first or next step towards success. Don't miss out on this chance to unlock your full potential!