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What Our Alumni Are Saying

Charles

Cyber Rhino Studio

The classes gave to me the knowledge I was looking for to create and implement VFX in Unreal. Additionally, I made contacts with other people from different parts of the globe who were seeking the same objectives as me.

Nikola

Nordeus

CGMA helped me broaden my skill set, which is very important to me as a 3D generalist. I was able to get insights from industry-recognized world-class artists, and make like-minded friends and future colleagues.

Vitaly

Sperasoft

CGMA courses helped me to find my current job, and now I have the opportunity to work on AAA projects.

Fernando

Counterplay Games

CGMA basically kick-started my career. Before taking courses with them, I was lost in regards to what I should be focusing on to get into this industry. The piece I created for my first class with CGMA actually helped me to get my first freelance!

Kalpana

Anibrain & Anibrain Interactive

I really enjoyed the course with Igor Staritsin as an instructor. My day-to-day work has benefited the most from the attention to detail & constructive feedback. I would recommend these courses to artists as they get to understand the VFX production pipeline followed worldwide.

Omar

Instinct Games

One of the most valuable skills CGMA helped develop is my ability to self-critique, along with learning anatomy, which helped me better structure my models. In addition, the technical side of texturing in Substance Painter to produce art is invaluable.

Yuko

Digic Pictures

CGMA gave me good opportunities. For instance, recently I was able to get exposure due to CGMA helping me get my work published on 80Level. CGMA is a place to expand my possibilities.

Jess

Method Studios

Through studying at CGMA I was not only eligible to enter The Rookies, but my skills had improved so much that I won a studio internship, kick-starting my career in the VFX industry. Even after my studies have ended, I've still been able to contact my lecturers to ask their opinions and advice in progressing in my career as an artist; their support has been invaluable.

Hector

Fox International Channels (Fox IC), Baby TV

CGMA helps me to improve my facial rigging skills and inspire myself to work hard and achieve my goals like my instructor Wade Ryer.

Bal'zs

Digic Pictures

I think the 1-on-1 connection with industry professional teachers is one of the best aspects of your courses. I got really useful tips and tricks not just regarding my work but also how to apply to a job or how to present my portfolio.

Student Showcase

From novice creatives looking to jumpstart their career to seasoned pros adding to their toolkit, our students produce thoughtful, mind-blowing work. We want the world to see it.

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