Intermediate
3D Environment Art
Our 3D Environment Bootcamp will tempt out the inner creativity we know you have, and
LEVEL UP YOUR CHARACTER ART!
Overview
Having a great portfolio and a degree alone might not get you a role. Our courses are all designed for graduates and entry level talent, looking to boost their portfolios, confidence and knowledge of the industry; through personalised support and a close knit team and community.
On top of improving crucial hard skills and knowledge, we add focus to improving your confidence and resilience. Giving you honest feedback that will help take your work to the next level. We will be exploring networking do’s and don'ts, conducting mock interviews with an experienced interviewer in your fields, running CV workshops and following you along on your career journey.
Course Length
13 Weeks
Location/Delivery
Remote Classes Through Discord
Skill Level
Intermediate/Graduate
Start Dates
24th November 2025
9th February 2026
22nd April 2026
Pricing
£100 Deposit
£599 Tuition
See Payment Options for more info
Support
1 Lecturer
1 Mentor
2 Support Staff
Course Structure
Within our 13 week Character Art programme, you will be exploring a full character pipeline for games - going from idea to execution to bring your characters to life.
Week 1 - Introduction to the Module
Theme: "Introductions & The Brief"
Theory: Meet & greet, set expectations, research methods & how to gather references.
Week 3 - Anatomy Deep Dive
Theme: "Understanding the Layers of the Body"
Theory: Muscles, fat, skin & bone. Analysing torsos, arms, hands and legs.
Week 5 - Clothing
Theme: "Sculpted VS Simulated, what's best for cloth?"
Theory: Types of folds, fabric properties, clothing materials & types.
Week 7 - Hair Cards & Job Applications
Theme: "How to Properly Apply to Jobs"
Theory: Optomising hair for games, shaders, CV writing, how to tailor an application for a job.
Week 9 - Retopology
Theme: "Topology for Games"
Theory: Edge flow principles for animation, density control, tools & workflows.
Week 11 - Presentation in Unreal Engine 5
Theme: "The Composition of a Character Shot"
Theory: Real-time rendering, composition and framing, lighting theory, rendering VS real-time.
Week 13 - Final Presentations
Theme: "The Grand Finale"
Theory: Presenting your final pieces, job seeking strategy, future plans and continuous learning.
Week 2 - Blocking Out
Theme: "Simple Forms & Why They Matter"
Theory: Using simple shapes to create a base for a great character.
Week 4 - Facial Anatomy
Theme: "Landmarks of the Face"
Theory: Skull proportions & landmarks, muscles on the face and pushing stylised forms when working with stylised faces.
Week 6 - Introduction to Hair Cards
Theme: "Hair Creation Workflows"
Theory: Hair structure & layers. Industry standard techniques, planning hair, differences between realistic and stylised hair.
Week 8 - Mock Interviews & Feedback
Mock Interviews: During Week 8 you'll have a session with a mock interviewer from the industry. During the mock interviews we'll have a separate call where we will go over everyone's CV/resume.
Week 10 - Materials & Storytelling
Theme: "Introduction to texturing workflows"
Theory: Material definition, Hard Surface vs Organic, realistic skin.
Week 12 - Rigging & Final Presentation Prep
Theme: "The Basics of Rigging"
Theory: Rigging fundamentals, common pitfalls in posing, presenting breakdowns & building confidence in showcasing work.
Not Just Any Bootcamp.
A Course Unlike Any Other
Our courses offer a unique blend of soft and hard skills, providing a comprehensive career-boosting experience to help you apply your degree and move forward with your future.
Our students leave with more confidence, a stronger understanding of the industry, and the ability to explore adjacent fields, as well as resilience and the skills to give and receive feedback to their peers. Making them strong team players in any position.
We ensure our students are personally supported throughout and after their time with us. Following along with their career journeys, giving advice and guidance to push them towards achieving their goals.
We do not hold back on feedback, and our unique approach to building community ensures our students have a strong network of peers and mentors that will support them and push them further in their work.
Payment Options
We understand not everyone can afford the price tags on courses, and we have designed our courses to be as affordable as possible whilst giving you as much support and information as we can.
To make things easier, we have a variety of payment options available to support you, all of which can be discussed on your initial call with our team.
Klarna
We offer Klarna to help break down the course cost into up to 3 monthly payments.
Further Breakdowns
On a case by case basis, we can offer to break down the course cost further, however this option must be discussed by a member of the team.
How to Apply
To apply to our courses, you first need to complete the application form. You don’t need to write much here, however, any information you do put is crucial to us understanding how best to help you.
Process
Once you have filled in the application form, you will be emailed to book in a call through our calendar. A member of the team (either Jordan or Lauren) will have a chat with you to discuss your current situation, what you want to gain through the course, give you a thorough breakdown on your portfolio and answer any questions you may have. This is to ensure the course is right for you!
Upon completing the call, you will be given a link to pay the initial deposit and lock in your place, and a link to pay the remaining amount. This is where you can use any discount codes or Klarna!
Once you have paid the deposit, we will begin to go through your portfolio and information with the team to create a brief that suits you. You will also have full access to our channels where you can begin to get help and feedback on any existing projects you are working on.
I'm not sure if I want to apply!
If you are still unsure and want to speak to a member of the team, complete the application form and we will go through your concerns and questions on call. This could include going through the curriculum, payment options and extra information.
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Learn Directly From a Current Lead 3D Artist
Working at TheDigiMonsters!
Chris Lane | TheDigiMonsters
Lecturer
Chris is your lecturer for the duration of the course, and brings a wealth of experience in 3D character design as a Lead Artist at The Digi Monsters.
With a unique perspective that blends both realistic and stylised approaches, Chris specialises in creating engaging and memorable characters that bring stories and worlds to life.
Alongside his industry work, Chris is passionate about education, supporting local colleges and running weekly sessions to help aspiring artists develop their craft and prepare for the professional world.
Be Mentored By an Expert in Character Art & Wellbeing
Ani Kuemmel | Keen Games
Mentor
Ani is a game dev/character artist and a mentor who loves helping emerging artists not just sharpen their skills, but also boost their confidence, help navigate the emotional challenges of doing art, and take care of their mental well-being along the way.
She’s worked on projects like Enshrouded and brings a supportive, empathetic approach to every mentorship, drawing on mental health coaching through Healthy Gamer and mentor and diversity training with Limit Break.
Ani is also involved with Women in Animation (WIA), Limit Break, and Cal Marginalized Genders in Gaming (CMGG), working to create inclusive, encouraging spaces where everyone feels part of the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the entry requirements?
This course is tailored to those currently applying to their first job within the industry. You must have knowledge in Unreal Engine, knowledge in a 3D modelling software (We cover a lot in Blender but discuss other software packages), and you must have access to Krita, Photoshop or an alternative.
How can I tell if I meet the entry requirements?
If you are unsure if you meet the requirements, apply anyway! You will be invited to have a call with a member of our team, who will review your portfolio and provide thorough feedback. If you do not meet the requirements, we will give you advice and guidance on what to focus on next.
If I can't pay before the start of the course, will I still be able to participate?
We require you to pay to run the course, however we can delay payments until you have the required funds to join the course, and you can take part before that point.
If I don't like my brief, can I change it?
Absolutely! We want to give you as much creative freedom as possible and if that means changing your brief, we're more than happy to accommodate.
If I pay and need to stop the course for any reason, do I get my money back?
If the stopping of the course is out of your control we will try and reschedule to join onto a future cohort, if not you'll recieve the tuition funding back. (The £100 deposit is non-refundable).
Do I get a certification at the end of the course?
No, and this is for a multitude of reasons, but the main one is that we wanted to ensure we are in full control of what we teach and we can directly affect all the areas of employment other courses can't/won't teach.
So, What Are You Waiting For?
Apply now and lock in your place!
Next course starts November 24th.
Applications close November 17th.
Upon submitting your application, please check your emails to confirm.