CG Spectrum
CG Spectrum
CG Spectrum

Get the Training. Get the Job.

CG Spectrum’s online school for Animation, VFX and Game Design is inspiring and preparing the next generation of production-ready artists.

Whether you’re straight out of high school, changing careers, or upgrading skills, our industry-approved curriculum and award-winning industry mentors equip you with the job skills and confidence to pursue your career goals.

Carve your own creative path!

“CG Spectrum is the first place we look to find quality graduates for junior positions.”

Simon Rosenthal

Head of Deluxe Asia Pacific

Choose Your Career Pathway

Animation

Beginner and advanced courses for 2D and 3D Animation taught by industry animators.

Animation Courses

3D Modeling

Discover how to create props, characters and environment assets for film and games.

3D Modeling Courses

Digital Painting

Turn your passion for drawing into a career and become a concept artist or illustrator.

Digital Painting Courses

Game Development

Create your own video games from scratch and learn game art & design from industry pros.

Game Development Courses

Visual Effects

Learn how to build and finalize your own VFX shots with FX simulation, compositing & matte painting.

VFX Courses

Free Trial

Get a feel for how our teaching model works and what makes it so unique in our free trial.

Free Trial Course

How It Works

Build job skills and progess faster as an artist with a higher level of personal interaction than you’ll get at many other online schools.

Choose from 1-on-1 or small group classes (max 5 students) and be personally mentored by industry experts who have worked on blockbuster films and AAA video games.

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Meet Your Mentors

Our mentors are award-winning industry professionals with real-world experience. As a student, you get direct access to artists who are at the top of their game, plus insider knowledge you just won’t find in a book.
Troy Dunniway

Troy Dunniway

Dept. Head of Game Development

Known for

Resistance: Fall of Man

Simon Warwick

Simon Warwick

Mentor of 3D Animation

Known for

Batman: Arkham Knight

Mark Pullyblank

Mark Pullyblank

Dept. Head of 3D Animation

Known for

Avatar

Jeremy Chinn

Jeremy Chinn

Dept. Head of 3D Modeling

Known for

Big Hero 6

Brandon Reimchen

Brandon Reimchen

Dept. Head of Concept Art

Known for

Resident Evil

Ben Fox

Ben Fox

Mentor of Houdini FX

Known for

Interstellar VR

Alumni Testimonials

Through CG Spectrum I was able to raise my concept art skills to a professional level. My incredible mentor gave me valuable insights into the industry. Thank you CG Spectrum for giving me exactly what I needed to get started in this competitive industry.

Victoria Pascual Concept Artist - Pixomondo

I was blown away by the level of personal interaction the 1-on-1 mentorship provides. I couldn't have imagined I would go from knowing nothing about FX, to receiving job offers within 6 months of study with CG Spectrum!

Kristian Kebbe FX Artist - Luma Pictures

I hadn't even finished the course before I was offered a job. My understanding of Nuke Compositing was minimal when I started, but with the help of my mentors, I managed to build my skills and get my foot in the door at a major VFX studio.

Anne Palm Matte Painter - Method Studios

Learning from mentors who work in the industry is really valuable. The support doesn’t end when you graduate. They give you the opportunity to show your work to the most impressive studios around, get direct feedback and understand what studios are really hiring for.

Esteban Ariza 3D Modeler - Method Studios

The CG Spectrum Advantage

Flexible Scheduling

Whether studying full-time or working around a busy schedule, CG Spectrum’s virtual learning model allows you to study when you want, where you want.

Industry Mentors

Learn from highly experienced and passionate mentors who are actively working in the industry on major feature films and AAA video games.

Job Ready Skills

Our specialized, custom-built courses and hands-on teaching method ensure the skills you gain are exactly those that studios are looking for.

Payment Plans

Your education is an investment. We offer various payment options to help you pursue your passion, hone your craft, and start working sooner.

Personalized Education

Choose between 1-on-1 mentoring or small group classes. Courses are customized to your skill level so you get the most out of your education.

Networking Skills

While you’re learning how to optimize your technical skills in real-world situations, you’ll also pick up the art of networking to advance your career.

Ready to Start Something Great?

What if you could turn your dream job in film or games into reality?

What if you had award-winning industry mentors showing you the ropes?

And what if you could build valuable job skills and the latest industry techniques online, from the comfort of your own home?

Get the skills and confidence to be paid for your creativity at CG Spectrum Online Animation, VFX and Game Design School.