Vertex School

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Vertex School is a leader in online Game Design classes that offers intensive Bootcamps based on the ever-changing needs of the gaming industry.

Since 2010, Vertex School (ex. Game Art Institute) has transformed hundreds of careers through pioneering and experiential education. Their curriculum does this in the context of learning the current and crucial skills and workflows you need to start your career in game design through our intensive Bootcamps. From fundamentals to modeling tools to game engines, you’ll learn to create games while mastering pipeline and best practices.

In 16 weeks you will graduate with:

A professional quality online portfolio
Access to a global alumni network
Industry connections that will help guide your career
Grit to do the work
A lifetime of success

Choose your track:

What To Expect From The Bootcamps

Vertex School syllabus is living and evolving. They constantly improve on it based on the ever-changing needs of the gaming industry and feedback from the students and alumni. You will develop a range of portfolio pieces under constructive peer review.

Small Class Size
Seats are limited to 15 students in each Track.
Serious Commitment
You bring the desire. Vertex School will bring the right support and resources to help you thrive. Recommended commitment is 20 hours a week outside of class time.
Structured Curriculum
Vertex School focuses on the right skills in the right order. Their curriculum is battle-tested and constantly evolves to meet the demands of the industry.
Live Biweekly Meetings
Once the Bootcamp begins, you’ll meet with your Mentor and cohorts every few days with new assignments and new assessments to keep you making progress. You’ll also get access to a network of thousands of very active alumni.
Career Support
Vertex School provides each of the graduates with access to job readiness training, an alumni network, connections to employers and opportunities to hone new skills.

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Alex Kish talked about the project Neo Oblivion, a recreation of the Ayleid ruins from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion made during one of the bootcamps at Vertex School.