CG Master Academy

This course on 2D Motion Graphics in After Effects focuses on creating compelling visual elements and animations using Adobe After Effects.

This 2D course for Absolute Beginners is an introduction to skills essential for becoming an artist in the digital media industry. 

This 2D course for Analytical Figure Drawing focuses on the analysis of the figure starting from skeleton, to muscle, and skin layover, and how to communicate the figure’s form, shape, and function.

This 2D course on the Anatomy of Clothing focuses on the foundation of visually communicating clothing and fabric, and how different materials react to the human form. 

This 2D course for Animal Drawing focuses on understanding and illustrating animals by breaking down animal anatomy to its simplest forms and shapes.

This 2D course for Animating Action tackles how students will learn to handle 2D acting shots, to understand the importance of body and face acting, and develop a manner in portraying the character’s emotion.

This 2D course on the Art Direction for Character Designers focuses on adapting and designing characters for unique productions; learn what it means to be art directed as a professional character designer.

This course on Artists Essentials: Drawing from Reality focuses on developing your designs through observational drawing and compelling references.

This 2D course for Background and Layout for Animation will allow students to learn the principles and production skills of an animation background designer.

This 2D course for Background Painting and Layout Design focuses on developing finished layouts utilizing advanced painting methods and preparing an industry-ready portfolio.

This course on Becoming a Better Artist focuses on breaking down and discussing critical knowledge, techniques, and creative approaches needed to create strong artistic foundations.

This 2D course on Character Design for Animation focuses on designing characters with an industry-experienced character designer; developing a strong understanding of the elements that make strong, compelling characters.

This 2D course on Character Design for Films and Games focuses on the tasks involved with creating character concept art within the games and films industries.

This 2D course on Character Design for Production focuses on the tasks involved with character design in a production pipeline.

This 2D course is a Character Design Mentorship under the guidance of a renowned industry veteran, Carlos Grangel.

This is a 2D course on Composition for Concept Art and Illustration, focusing on the art of Composition and how it evokes emotion to engage audiences.

This 2D course for Costume Concept Design focus on the design development process of costumes for entertainment.

This course for Creating Comics & Graphic Novels focuses on developing a story idea and turning it into a short- or long-form visual story.

This course on Creature Design for Film and Games will teach students how to design creatures inspired by Earth’s animals.

This 2D course for Design Mentorship focuses on the theory and practice of professional design. Using modern practices and building a concept art portfolio.

This is a 2D course on the basics of painting digitally for building strong art foundations. Including concepts such as edge control, value, and composition.

This 2D course for Digital Portrait Painting focuses on creating fantasy portrait illustration through the usage of composition and strong dramatic lighting.

This 2D course on Drawing & Rendering Techniques for Hardware Design, will help students develop a design language for vehicle, mech, and hard surface design.

This 2D course for Dynamic Sketching 1 will utilize observational drawing to understand how to see the world for the creation of design and illustration. Along with developing a strong foundation for sketching skills through observation.

This 2D course for Dynamic Sketching 2 is a continuation course from Dynamic Sketching 1. Utilizing observational drawing to understand how to see the world from a design perspective.

This course on Ecorche’ focuses on the 3D study of human anatomy through sculpture.

This 2D course for Environment Concept Design will utilize industry techniques for developing environments for games, film, and more.

This 2D course for Environment Painting & Design focuses on creating stronger environment paintings based on a narrative of the student’s choice.

This 2D course for Environment Sketching focused on the basics of environment design sketching fundamentals for concept art for film, games, and animation.

This 2D course on Environment Sketching for Production focuses on creating visual themes for use in a production pipeline.

This 2D course for Figure Drawing: Anatomy of Style focuses on developing a drawing language by simplifying anatomy into basic shapes and gestural lines.

This course for Foundations in Modern 2D Animation focuses on digitally creating modern short animations that are fun and engaging to watch.

This 2D course on the Fundamentals of Architecture Design focuses on the architecture of different cultures and applying that knowledge to visual elements in story and design.

This 2D course on Fundamentals of Character Design focuses on building foundational skills necessary for the design of appealing characters in film, games, animation, comics, and more.

This 2D course for Character Design focuses on building foundational skills necessary for the design of appealing characters in film, games, animation, comics, and more.

This 2D course on the Fundamentals of Environment Design focuses on developing the fundamental skills used to create appealing environment design for films, games, animation, and illustration.

This 2D course for Perspective focuses on learning the technical concepts of linear perspective drawing.

This course in Getting Started in the Game Industry: Interviews, Portfolios, and More will help students develop skills for applying to jobs within the games industry.

This 2D course for Head Drawing and Construction focuses on deconstructing and constructing the human head; students will become familiar with the shapes and form and will learn to draw the head with knowledge of anatomy.

This 2D course for Illustration Mentorship will allow students to create refined images using professional practices.

This course on Intro to Blender for Concept Art focuses on Blender’s main tools for building 3D scenes to create dynamic concept art. 

This course in Introduction to Cutout Technique Animation will help teach students how to use Toonboom harmony’s powerful cutout animation tools to create and bring life to the animation. 

This course on Key Frame Illustration for Production allows students to learn about the essential elements of what goes into a cinematic illustration: composition, storytelling, mood, lighting, & color.

This course in Matte Painting and Concept Art for Production will discuss the introduction to the subject, traditional arts, and compositional rules for painting. 

This course on Mobile Game Art will help students learn about the art of the mobile game industry and how to create tileable isometric buildings and props.

This 2D course for Perspective introduces students to linear perspective systems; you will explore a variety of basic and complex laws to convey the illusion of dimensional forms in space.

This Sketching Mentorship with Peter Han is designed for students who are looking for one-on-one guidance and a more intense, individualized curriculum to take their sketching to the next level.

This Storyboard Mentorship course is geared towards storyboarding for film, games, and animation. Students will focus on fine-tuning ideas, characters, and create their own professional storyboard sequence.

This 2D course on Storyboarding for Animation focuses on developing the skills required for storyboarding and story development for animated features.

This course on Storyboarding for Live Action & Commercials helps students develop skills required for storyboarding and story development for live action productions.

This course on Style and Story for Illustration focuses on creating illustrations in a variety of styles for different mediums.

This 2D course on the Art of Color and Light will help students develop an eye for color and studying fundamental color theory knowledge.

This 2D course for Themed Environment Design focuses on theme park design and creating story-driven guest experiences

This 2D course on Visual Development and Art Direction is focused on learning how art direction helps tell the story and fits within the production pipeline.