OUR STORY
Learn more about our journey, the passion behind our mission, and what drives us to be the leading online school for creatives
We inspire and prepare industry-ready film, game, and visualization artists
Noting a gap in the market a few years ago, CG Spectrum made the decision to expand its educational enterprise to include high-quality degree-level courses. We are now proud to be able to offer fully accredited degree and diploma courses through our newly formed CG Spectrum Institute - a Higher Education provider registered by TEQSA - the Australian Government’s tertiary accreditation agency. (Provider Number PRV12023)
What Sets CG Spectrum Apart From The Rest
Choosing the right school is key to launching a successful career in the creative industry. At CG Spectrum, we go beyond traditional education by providing hands-on training, mentorship, and industry connections to help you succeed.
Industry Mentors
Learn from the best! Our instructors are seasoned industry pros and bring real-world knowledge to the classroom, ensuring you're equipped with the skills that studios demand.
Outcomes
Our goal is to make you job-ready. You'll graduate with technical skills and a deep understanding of the industry, making you a valuable asset to any studio.
Community
Join an active community and network with peers, mentors, and industry professionals. Our strong industry connections can help you access job opportunities post-graduation.
We Partner With Industry Leaders
Our mission is to prepare graduates for successful careers by ensuring they have the skills studios are hiring for. We work closely with industry experts to keep our curriculum up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the entertainment sector. Through strategic partnerships, we provide graduates with the best opportunities for career success.
Rookies Certified School
Rookies Certified Schools are independently reviewed and assessed by invite only, ensuring only the best schools are accepted. It identifies the schools that offer the highest quality education and are best suited to prepare students for a career in the creative industries.
Unreal Academic Partner
The Unreal Academic Partner Program recognizes schools committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities through experienced faculty, proven curricula, and resources to create positive outcomes for students with a variety of personal growth and career objectives.
Unreal Authorized Training Center
Being an Unreal Authorized Training Center means our industry-led game development and virtual production courses are supported by Epic Games to ensure the highest quality of Unreal Engine learning.
Houdini Certified School
As a SideFX Houdini Certified School, we are committed to offering the most up-to-date, job-focused training with a high-quality, specialized education that places graduates in demand.
Toon Boom Authorized Training Centre
Toon Boom develops award-winning animation software, including Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro. CG Spectrum is one of only 16 authorized training centers and the only 100% online animation school with this designation.
Chaos Academic Partner
Chaos is responsible for the powerful rendering program V-Ray used by major studios worldwide. Partnering with Chaos ensures our archviz students are learning pertinent industry skills using the latest industry-standard software, with a world-class curriculum created by a proud V-Ray Certified Instructor (and our Dept. Head of Visualization).
STEM.org Accredited™ Educational Experience
STEM.org is the leading and exclusive third-party validator of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programs and other learning experiences.
Bearing the STEM.org Accredited™ Trustmark helps students and educators identify CG Spectrum as conforming to the organization’s vetted standards and means our courses support the development of students’ 21st-century skills and engage them through hands-on learning & collaboration.
Warner Bros. Discovery Access
CG Spectrum partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Access to deliver training for the Virtual Production Assistant Program: a 10-week paid placement providing underrepresented skilled talent a hands-on opportunity in the virtual production industry.
To complement the on-site component, we provided 5 weeks of online training led by filmmaker and virtual production expert Deepak Chetty and real-time 3D artist William Faucher. The participants put their new knowledge to use on a custom LED volume for HBO's House of the Dragon! Read more.
Wacom Partnership
We have partnered with Wacom to help accelerate digital transformation and push best practices on a global level. Wacom has sponsored past CG Spectrum Open Days and contests, helping us continue to inspire and educate emerging artists in the industry.
Wacom and CG Spectrum have also collaborated on a series of short educational videos introducing digital artists to some of the vital working-from-home soft and hard skills.
Get The Education Your Deserve
"My experience at CG Spectrum was second to none, and taught me so much more than I initially anticipated.
My mentor took me from being barely computer literate to an animator working at a studio in only a year and a half. The information and level of teaching at CG Spectrum will absolutely not be found anywhere else."
Kieran | Animation
"Having a mentor definitely helped! It was awesome to have someone I could reach out to when I was stuck.
Getting the weekly feedback also helped in terms of what to improve and what to focus on next. In Term 3, we learned Unreal Engine; I implemented the knowledge I gained in that course to my Advanced 3D Modeling Course to create some additional renders that demonstrated my understanding of using and integrating game-ready assets into an actual game engine.
Benjamin O | 3D Modeling
"Hands down the best decision I've made for my career.
The learning material and staff were great, and having an industry mentor was an invaluable asset that really helped me get my break in the VFX industry."
Alan R | VFX Compositing
"The CG Spectrum training solidified my skills using Unreal Engine.
Having used it briefly before, and feeling overwhelmed by how big the range is of what you can do using the engine, the training taught me the areas I would need for virtual production very well. I now feel confident with the skills I have gained."
Simran M | Real-Time 3D & Virtual Production
"I have never experienced such an explosive evolution in my art since attending CG Spectrum.
I have learnt an incredible amount, not only from my amazing mentor Eric Wilkerson but from the entire CGS community. Being part of such an amazing program has opened my eyes to techniques that have streamlined my process and increased my confidence tenfold."
Oliver H | Concept Art & Illustration
"CG Spectrum seemed too good to be true. Looking back, it was the best decision.
Every mentor and staff member has been so hands-on and directly involved in my learning. Co-Directors of top box office movies and supervisors of major Netflix TV shows are giving me feedback on my projects. Students also have access to a strong community, and an awesome career class to prepare you for your dream job."
Stephanie S | 3D Modeling
"CG Spectrum is the perfect place to gain focus, understanding, an encouragement for your journey.
If you are looking for a supportive place to gain or hone skills in game design or other verticals, CGS is a fantastic and worthy place to dive in."
Shaul H | Game Design
"I highly recommend signing up with CG Spectrum!
I was looking for a final push to bump my skills and finally start applying for jobs as an artist. Shortly after finishing my Advanced 3D Modeling Course I landed my first job as Junior Environment Artist, which was my dream!"
Kasia P | 3D Modeling
"I got a job offer at a major feature film studio before even graduating!
Studying at CG Spectrum gave me the opportunity to network with industry artists while I was learning, and coupled with the amazing course, I was able to secure a position in the industry. Now I'm working on amazing projects in my dream job!"
Andi E | 3D Modeling