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Learn from the industry’s best with innovative online courses and personalized feedback. If you want a career in Art, Games or VFX, you’ve come to the right place. Professional instructors. Relevant online coursework.
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24 courses
Foundation & Design Track
Whatever your likely career path - be it Character Design, Environment Design, Visual Effects, or another; it’s essential to gain a strong & balanced understanding of good art design & techniques. This is where our Foundation & Design Track comes in.Learn more -
28 courses
2D Character Design Track
Our Character Design Track is designed to carefully build on those core foundational drawing skills to give students head-to-toe training in the art of human & creature character design for the Entertainment Industries.Learn more -
21 courses
2D Environment Design Track
Our Environment Design Track is designed for those wanting to pursue a career in the film/animation or games industry. Featuring classes that cover all aspects of design including matte painting, sketching, narrative illustration, & composition.Learn more -
23 courses
3D Character Arts Track
Designed to take students through the entire process of character creation, & developing the skills in their chosen specialist role, such as hard surface modeler, prop artist, texture artist, rigging artist, or creature designerLearn more -
21 courses
3D Environment Arts Track
This track is designed to provide students with an inroad to the games industry. Students will take on the role of world builder & create a sense of immersion. While refining the 3D content that helps define the aesthetic & gameplay flow.Learn more -
10 courses
Character TD | Rigging Track
Our in-depth Character TD/Rigging Track takes students through the tools & techniques used by animation, visual effects, & game studios. Students will learn to build rigs for a wide variety of character types, using the latest industry-standard methods.Learn more -
15 courses
Houdini | FX Track
One of the more demanding roles in Visual Effects & Games. Our Houdini/FX Track comes in with a comprehensive suite of classes. Students will master pyro and fluid effects, cloth, crowds, destruction, and more.Learn more -
4 courses
Compositing | Lighting Track
Developed by mentors with extensive industry experience. This track features classes that teach students the ins & outs of lighting using raytrace renderer Arnold, Node-based compositing tool Nuke, & the science, technology, & art of lighting for games.Learn more -
20 courses
Visual Storytelling & IP Development Track
Designed to equip artists with the necessary tools to become visual communicators & ultimately develop their own storytelling language. Whether they're focused on Concept Art, Comics, Filmmaking, Storyboarding, or Character/Environment Design.Learn more
COMPANIES THAT HIRE OUR STUDENTS
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Carlos
CGMA is an excellent and affordable option for aspiring artists and professionals who want to build upon their skills. I took advantage of many classes during my Master studies at the University of Hertfordshire in order to develop my Master Thesis. -
Jack
CGMA helped set up a strong understanding of anatomy, shape, and form which has benefited all my work as of now. -
Isabelle
I took Storyboarding for Animation, and not only did I gain a greater knowledge of cinematic storytelling, I feel like I gained a better understanding of what professionals and studios look out for in a storyboard artist. -
Romain
By learning from great teachers, I was able to increase my skills and artistic sense, as well as level up my demo reel and portfolio. It was a great way to specialize in a specific field and get familiar with industry-standard software. -
Sonja
CGMA offers amazing classes that are fun and informative, even for seasoned artists. Clinton's UE4 Modular Environment class taught me everything I needed to know to be able to branch out from film and also work in VR and now AAA games. -
Hector
CGMA helps me to improve my facial rigging skills and inspire myself to work hard and achieve my goals like my instructor Wade Ryer.
What our students are saying!
FEATURED INDUSTRY EXPERTS
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Patrick RainesVisual Development Artist / Freelance Artist
Learn moreCreating visually impressive environments for films and games.
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Patrick JonesIllustrator / Freelance Illustrator
Learn moreKnown for his awe inspiring style and luscious colored paintings.
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Patrick BallesterosConcept Designer / Freelance Artist
Learn more"A passion for creating art that brings you back to being a kid."
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Omar GaticaLighting Artist / Art Director / Infinity Ward
Learn moreDesigning and lighting environments for games.
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Nate WraggProduction Designer / Dreamworks Animation
Learn moreNoted for his lively, whimsical style.
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Miki MontlloComic and Concept Artist / Editions Dargaud-Lombard
Learn moreNoted for his stylized characters and compositions.
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Mélanie DelonFreelance Digital Illustrator / Freelance illustrator
Learn more"I always start an illustration with a preconceived idea of the story."
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Aaron LimonickConcept Artist / Naughty Dog
Learn more"If technology is responsible for your success, you’re doing something wrong."
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