Vertex School

I took the environment artist bootcamp and it was worth it, having both Ryan Kingslien and Shawnell Priester as mentors was great on several terms:
On real feedback on what was right and what was wrong and how to improve, on learning different techniques... Read More and new actual ones.
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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 benifits i have had

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 if his bootcamp is right for you, his dedication to you doesn’t end there. Almost a year after completing my bootcamp I’m still in contact with Ryan and my fellow classmates who are constantly asking and giving feedback to each other. No matter which class you take with the Game Art Institute you become part of this group. Without even talking about the course which was extremely beneficial for me, Sign up to any course reassured Ryan wants the best for all of his artists he teaches with the number one goal of getting a job in the industry they desire.

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 know until I completed the boot camp. Now, my own teaching has improved and I'm in the process of starting a business that would have been impossible before my time with the Game Art Institute. I highly recommend GAI.

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 to send to game studios. He makes sure to personalize the class for what YOU need and follows up with every student giving them the feedback and attention they need to thrive.

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.