The online school for Animation, VFX & Game Design
Residing at the intersection of creativity and technology, CG Spectrum and CG Spectrum Institute are global online training providers for the film, video game, and creative industries, delivering an industry-standard education. They provide online, expert-led courses and accredited degrees and diplomas in animation, VFX, game development, digital painting, virtual production, and 3D visualization, along with career development services and access to a vibrant online community of over 4,000 students, alums, and industry professionals. CG Spectrum is an Unreal Authorized Training Center, Unreal Academic Partner, SideFX Certified Training Provider, Toon Boom Authorized Training Center, and Chaos Academic Partner. CG Spectrum at a glance: - 170+ film and game industry mentors - 80% job success rate for advanced course graduates - Students across 90 countries - 1-on-1 mentorship options - 2-week, 3-month, 6-month, and 9-month courses CG Spectrum Institute is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), combining academic excellence with real-world industry practices to ensure students receive a high-quality education. CG Spectrum Institute at a glance: - 4 unique accredited degrees and diplomas - FEE-HELP available for eligible students - Partnered with world-class film and game studios - Fast-tracked degrees (full-time bachelor’s students graduate in 2 years) - Teaches technical skills balanced with industry concepts and interpersonal skills
Location: Online
Industries: 2D Animation 3D Animation Visual Effects Game Design & Development Concept Art & Illustration Architectural Visualisation Product Visualisation
Software: Blender Houdini Maya Mocha Pro Nuke Photoshop Redshift Substance Painter Toon Boom Harmony Unreal Engine Visual Studio ZBrush
Programs: Bachelor Degree Diploma Short Course
Certifications: Houdini Certified School Unreal Academic Partner Unreal Authorized Training Center Toon Boom Authorized Training Centre Chaos Academic Partner
Courses
CG Spectrum Institute
CG Spectrum Institute’s industry-focused courses are accredited, meaning students graduate with internationally recognised qualifications.
Animation & VFX
Discover how to bring digital characters, captivating worlds, and mind-bending effects to life for film, TV, virtual production, advertising, and video games. With an industry expert as your guide, master specialised software and delve deep into the VFX pipeline and creative workflows, building the skills and techniques to prepare you for a successful career in the industry.
Students can choose to specialise in one of the following: * FX * 3D Modelling * 3D Animation (coming soon)
Digital Art
Develop the skills to effectively translate concepts and ideas into compelling visuals for film, video games, and publishing. With support and feedback from established artists, get hands-on experience creating industry-standard artwork in Photoshop or Toon Boom Harmony and learn how to work with client briefs to ensure you’re job-ready.
Students can choose to specialise in one of the following: * Concept Art * 2D Animation
Game Development
Learn how to plan, develop, and implement immersive and interactive games in Unreal Engine, with a focus on either game design or game programming. Receive leadership and training from game development experts using professional software and practices, while building essential interpersonal skills and industry knowledge that will allow you to adapt and thrive along with the industry.
Students can choose to specialise in one of the following: * Game Design * Game Programming (coming soon)
CG Spectrum
CG Spectrum’s industry-led courses are ideal for beginners as well as established artists wanting to upgrade their skills or switch specialties.
Animation
Become a 2D or 3D animator for film and games! Learn industry-standard software Autodesk Maya or Toon Boom Harmony, guided by industry mentors who’ve worked at studios like Disney, Ubisoft, ILM, Sony, and EA on hits like Klaus, Rick and Morty, Avatar, Deadpool, and Far Cry 6.
- 2D Animation Essentials
- 2D Animation Foundations
- 2D Animator Specialization
- 3D Animation Essentials
- 3D Animation Foundations
- 3D Animator Specialization
3D Modeling
Learn to sculpt amazing 3D characters, creatures and environments using Maya and ZBrush with our specialized online career training. Led by top 3D artists with years of industry experience, build skills studios are hiring for and be ready to hit the ground running.
- 3D Modeling Essentials
- 3D Modeling Foundations
- 3D Modeler Specialization
Digital Painting
Prepare to work as a concept artist or illustrator in the film, video game and publishing industries. Plan, develop and present compelling industry-standard artwork using Adobe Photoshop and ZBrush. Progress with live weekly sessions with your industry mentor, and graduate with original art for your portfolio. Basic drawing skills required. Traditional artists welcome.
- Concept Art Essentials
- Concept Art Foundations
- Concept Artist Specialization
- Digital Illustrator Specialization
- Character Design
Game Development
Make the switch from gamer to game developer and turn your ideas into playable games. Learn from game experts who worked on best-selling franchises like Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed, Borderlands and Diablo. Whether you want to work for an AAA studio or become an indie developer, CG Spectrum’s job-focused career training equips you with relevant, practical skills to help launch your career.
- Game Design Essentials
- Game Design Foundations
- Game Programming Essentials
- Game Programming Foundations
Visual Effects
Become an FX or compositing artist with personalized mentorship from leading artists who’ve worked on blockbuster films and award-winning shows. Learn to seamlessly integrate green screen footage with digital assets using Nuke, or create mind-blowing explosions, destruction, water simulations and more using Houdini.
- Effects Essentials
- Effects Foundations
- Digital Compositing Essentials
- Digital Compositing Foundations
Real-Time 3D & Virtual Production
Start your journey towards becoming a real-time 3D technical artist. Using Unreal Engine, you’ll discover how to create high-quality cinematics. Develop a solid foundation in world building, lighting, atmospherics, and working with virtual cameras to create impressive 3D scenes.
- Real-time 3D Essentials
- Real-time 3D Foundations
Achievements
Global School Rankings 2020
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2020.
Global School Rankings 2021
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2021.
Global School Rankings 2022
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2022.
Global School Rankings 2023
Awarded to Schools that ranked highly in the Rookies Global School Rankings 2023.
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