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How to Kickstart Grow Your Art Career In The Game Industry

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  • Feb 03, 2025
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How to Kickstart & Grow Your Art Career In The Game Industry, available at $49.99, has an average rating of 4.8, with 59 lectures, based on 12 reviews, and has 290 subscribers.

You will learn about Stand out from other candidates and get interviews for video game jobs specifically for art roles as character modeling, 3D animation, 2D, and Generalist. Succeed in interviews by using specific, proven tactics and strategies. Understand how to make it very clear to employers why you should be hired. Using LinkedIn to easily Network with the right industry professionals, and how to use it to your advantage to get to the top of the application pile. Specific best practices for Resumes, Cover Letters, Portfolios and LinkedIn profiles specifically tailored to the Video Game Industry that get results. How to gain relevant video game industry experience recruiters want to see, if you have no current experience that will catapult you to a career in video games. Understanding how to apply to jobs overseas if you are based in the US. Understanding the portfolio building process directly from Lead artists who do hiring internally from some of the best game studios in the world. Specific to do tasks to help build a portfolio/demo reel that will get results from recruiters. This course is ideal for individuals who are Anyone who desires a career in the video game industry and wants to garner stronger results in getting interviews/call backs. or Students or artists who already have some basic video game skill or training (recent graduates, jr artists, interns looking to grow their careers, or hobbyists/indie developers looking to jump start their career in a AAA/Large video game studio) or Anyone currently looking for a job or within the next 3-6 months in the video game industry. It is particularly useful for Anyone who desires a career in the video game industry and wants to garner stronger results in getting interviews/call backs. or Students or artists who already have some basic video game skill or training (recent graduates, jr artists, interns looking to grow their careers, or hobbyists/indie developers looking to jump start their career in a AAA/Large video game studio) or Anyone currently looking for a job or within the next 3-6 months in the video game industry.

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Summary

Title: How to Kickstart & Grow Your Art Career In The Game Industry

Price: $49.99

Average Rating: 4.8

Number of Lectures: 59

Number of Published Lectures: 59

Number of Curriculum Items: 59

Number of Published Curriculum Objects: 59

Original Price: $199.99

Quality Status: approved

Status: Live

What You Will Learn

  • Stand out from other candidates and get interviews for video game jobs specifically for art roles as character modeling, 3D animation, 2D, and Generalist.
  • Succeed in interviews by using specific, proven tactics and strategies.
  • Understand how to make it very clear to employers why you should be hired.
  • Using LinkedIn to easily Network with the right industry professionals, and how to use it to your advantage to get to the top of the application pile.
  • Specific best practices for Resumes, Cover Letters, Portfolios and LinkedIn profiles specifically tailored to the Video Game Industry that get results.
  • How to gain relevant video game industry experience recruiters want to see, if you have no current experience that will catapult you to a career in video games.
  • Understanding how to apply to jobs overseas if you are based in the US.
  • Understanding the portfolio building process directly from Lead artists who do hiring internally from some of the best game studios in the world.
  • Specific to do tasks to help build a portfolio/demo reel that will get results from recruiters.
  • Who Should Attend

  • Anyone who desires a career in the video game industry and wants to garner stronger results in getting interviews/call backs.
  • Students or artists who already have some basic video game skill or training (recent graduates, jr artists, interns looking to grow their careers, or hobbyists/indie developers looking to jump start their career in a AAA/Large video game studio)
  • Anyone currently looking for a job or within the next 3-6 months in the video game industry.
  • Target Audiences

  • Anyone who desires a career in the video game industry and wants to garner stronger results in getting interviews/call backs.
  • Students or artists who already have some basic video game skill or training (recent graduates, jr artists, interns looking to grow their careers, or hobbyists/indie developers looking to jump start their career in a AAA/Large video game studio)
  • Anyone currently looking for a job or within the next 3-6 months in the video game industry.
  • In this course we will guide you on how to develop and target your work for the game art industry and the best practices to create a strong portfolio efficiently that will get you noticed by art directors and head recruiters.

    This course specifically focuses on landing your first job in the game industry.  There are also tips for intermediate artists looking to improve their chances at landing interviews, and provides insight to 3 specific artist roles in the ever increasing competitive gaming industry job market.

    This course is aimed at:

    * Beginners ideally who already have some 2d/3d work
    * Students who have graduated but have not yet been secured their first job
    * Career changes with 2D/3D experience in a different creative field

    We focus on three main roles:

    3D Character Modeler (console/mobile)
    3D Animator (console/mobile)
    Generalist 2D 3D artist for mobile

    Each section is split into 3 sections

    1. Learning skills

    2. Constructing

    3. Targeting

    We’ll go through project ideas, how to stay motivated, common mistakes often made to avoid being passed on during the selection process, and best practices when applying for jobs.

    This collaboration is between Game Art Co and Class Creatives.

    So let’s get started on your path to the industry please check out the videos below.

    About your Instructors:

    Game Art CoFounded by Nick Sweetman is a collective of game artists based in Helsinki, Finland. Finland is considered a super power in the mobile gaming industry.  Passionate about teaching we want all our students to succeed on their chosen learning path.  We have trained over 20,000 students on Udemy!  Our courses are practical and focus on the essential core skills and workflow needed by an industry game artist.  Our learning content is designed to be inspiring, effective & efficient. With a combined experience of over twenty years in the games industry. With over 20 published and award winning titles released on console, PC and mobile.  Our artists come from companies that include Rovio, Remedy and Supercell. Our courses adapt the Finnish style of educational training which is consistently ranked the best in the world.


    Class Creatives
    has over 20 years of professional industry experience and nearly a decade of accredited university level instruction. Instructors featured from Studios such as Walt Disney Animation Studios, Walt Disney Television, Google, Nintendo, Naughty Dog, Insomniac, Sony Computer Ent, Sucker Punch, Guerrilla Games, Infinity Ward, and more!.

    Course Curriculum

    Chapter 1: 3D Character Modeling: Learning Skills

    Lecture 1: 3D Character Modeling: Introduction

    Lecture 2: Udemy Rating System Very Important Info!

    Lecture 3: 3D Character Modeling: Motivation

    Lecture 4: 3D Character Modeling: Focus

    Lecture 5: 3D Character Modeling: Portfolio Dos and Donts

    Lecture 6: 3D Character Modeling: Best Practices

    Lecture 7: 3D Character Modeling: Quality over Quantity

    Lecture 8: 3D Character Modeling: Time Management

    Lecture 9: 3D Character Modeling: Additional Tips

    Lecture 10: 3D Character Modeling: Taking Criticism and Feedback

    Lecture 11: 3D Character Modeling: 80/20 Rule

    Chapter 2: 3D Character Modeling: Constructing Your Portfolio

    Lecture 1: 3D Character Modeling: Ideas for Mini-Projects to Improve Skills

    Lecture 2: 3D Character Modeling: Tools and Techniques

    Lecture 3: 3D Character Modeling: Practice Like a Pro

    Lecture 4: 3D Character Modeling: What If I Have No Job Experience

    Lecture 5: 3D Character Modeling: Junior Artist Roles

    Lecture 6: 3D Character Modeling: Interviewing

    Lecture 7: 3D Character Modelling: Understanding the Road Ahead

    Lecture 8: 3D Character Modeling: Internships/Gaining Experience

    Lecture 9: 3D Character Modeling: Websites and Portfolios

    Lecture 10: 3D Character Modeling: LinkedIn Profiles

    Chapter 3: 3D Character Modeling: Targeting Companies

    Lecture 1: 3D Character Modeling: Cover Letters

    Lecture 2: 3D Character Modeling: Job Descriptions

    Lecture 3: 3D Character Modeling: Industry Hotspots

    Lecture 4: 3D Character Modeling: Networking

    Lecture 5: 3D Character Modeling: Research

    Lecture 6: 3D Character Modeling: Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

    Chapter 4: 3D Animation: Learning Skills

    Lecture 1: 3D Animation: Introduction

    Lecture 2: 3D Animation: Research

    Lecture 3: 3D Animation: What Companies Want

    Lecture 4: 3D Animation: What Software?

    Lecture 5: 3D Animation: Best Practices In Animation

    Lecture 6: 3D Animation: Time Management

    Lecture 7: 3D Animation: Daily Sprints & Setting Goals

    Lecture 8: 3D Animation: Break Up Animation Tasks

    Lecture 9: 3D Animation: Portfolio Walk Cycle Examples

    Lecture 10: 3D Animation: Organizing Tasks

    Lecture 11: 3D Animation: Less Is More, Quality Over Quantity

    Lecture 12: 3D Animation: Demonstrating Your Strengths To Studios

    Lecture 13: 3D Animation: Targeting Your Audience

    Chapter 5: 3D Animation: Constructing Your Portfolio

    Lecture 1: 3D Animation: Portfolio Specifics

    Lecture 2: 3D Animation: Portfolio Run, Idle, & Attack Examples

    Lecture 3: 3D Animation: Portfolio Attack Combo Examples

    Lecture 4: 3D Animation: What If I Have No Job Experience?

    Lecture 5: 3D Animation: Being Proactive In Your Job Search

    Lecture 6: 3D Animation: Animation Tests and Application Dos and Donts

    Lecture 7: 3D Animation: What Studios Want to See From An Applicant

    Lecture 8: 3D Animation: Resumes

    Chapter 6: 3D Animation: Targeting Companies

    Lecture 1: 3D Animation: Specific Demo Reel Research

    Lecture 2: 3D Animation: Power of the Network

    Lecture 3: 3D Animation: Applying Research in Job Interviews

    Lecture 4: 3D Animation: Location & Job Fit

    Lecture 5: 3D Animation: Cover Letters & Job Communication

    Chapter 7: 2D/3D Generalist: Learning Skills (Mobile Games)

    Lecture 1: 2D/3D Generalist: Learning Skills

    Lecture 2: 2D/3D Generalist: Constructing Your Portfolio

    Lecture 3: 2D/3D Generalist: Targeting Companies

    Lecture 4: Podcast Interview: Rovio Art Director Tatu Petersen-Jessen

    Lecture 5: Podcast Interview: Supercell Artist Ilkka Leino

    Lecture 6: Lead Artist Interviews In Mobile

    Instructors

  • How to Kickstart Grow Your Art Career In The Game Industry  No.2
    Class Creatives
    High Fidelity 3D and Game Art Instruction by Industry Pros!
  • How to Kickstart Grow Your Art Career In The Game Industry  No.3
    Game Art Co
    Essential Skills for Game Artists
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