Student work: Ivan Bolonić
We want you to be the best connected, trained, and prepared for breaking into or moving up in the industry. That's why our job-focused courses—mentored by industry pros—not only teach you the technical and creative skills needed to succeed, we help you build vital soft skills.
How CG Spectrum gets students industry-ready: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.
CG Spectrum got me my dream job!
After a lot of research, I found CG Spectrum. The curriculum is wonderful, and the school is very accommodating. The mentors actually go through the files of your assignments. This contributes tremendously towards understanding your mistakes and HOW you can correct them. The mentors are extremely helpful, encouraging, kind and most importantly, always available for help.
I was hired by Ubisoft!
It’s your career success that matters. I applied to some companies with my updated reel and got hired by a studio named Dwarf-Labs where I did some animations for a CG commercial. Then I was hired by Ubisoft where I worked on one of their biggest franchises, Assassin’s Creed Syndicate!
You're not just another number.
I always dreamed of breaking into the entertainment industry and since joining CG Spectrum I realised it's not an unachievable dream. CG Spectrum has a way of mentoring students that I hadn't experienced before. My mentor was always pushing me in order to become industry-ready. Mentors are always available for feedback and take a proactive approach to teaching. Studying online makes for a more dedicated and uninterrupted learning experience.
CG Spectrum was 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.
I hadn't even finished the course and I was offered a job.
My understanding of Nuke compositing was minimal when I started with CG Spectrum. With the help of the mentors, I managed to build my skills and get my foot in the door at a major VFX studio.
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!
Having unlimited access to industry experts offers a treasure trove of learning opportunities for aspiring artists
Learning new or different software is not the hard part. What matters is making the most of whatever tools you know in the most effective manner. That is how my education helped me in my career, delivering results in the smartest way possible with whatever options available.
To better understand the industry, I enrolled at CG Spectrum.
There I was able to create a demo reel and build connections with professionals that ultimately led me to my first opportunity as an animator at Sony Imageworks. I have to give a HUGE shout-out to CG Spectrum’s Career Development Manager. She was the person who guided me through the entire application process. I honestly believe I would not have gotten this opportunity without her help.
I landed a job immediately after finishing the course.
When I started CG Spectrum's animation program, I wasn't sure what to expect. Now, I can surely tell that choosing CG Spectrum was the best decision I've ever made. My mentors were incredibly knowledgeable, dedicated and supportive.
Our students are constantly pushing themselves to create portfolio-worthy work that not only impresses us but also potential employers in the industry.
Congratulations to all our talented students whose hard work and dedication have landed them their dream job in the industry!
Studied: 3D Modeling
Working at Roll7
Studied: Houdini FX
Working at Scanline
My mentor took me from being barely computer literate to an animator working at a studio in only a year and a half."
Studied: 3D Animation
Working at Fish Flight Entertainment
Studied: 3D Modeling
Working at Parallel Domain
Studied: Houdini FX
Working at Animal Logic
Studied: Game Programming
Working at New World Interactive
I have to give a huge thanks to everyone at CG Spectrum College of Digital Art and Animation for making this possible."
Studied: Foundations for VFX
Working at Soho VFX
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."
Studied: Game Design
Working at Sony Interactive Entertainment
Studied: Nuke Compositing
Working at Absolute Post
My mentor was excellent and helped me accelerate my learning with our weekly meetings. Once I completed the course, I was left with some great portfolio pieces for my showreel."
Studied: Nuke Compositing
Working at Fin Design + Effects
CG Spectrum has a way of mentoring students that I hadn't experienced before. My mentor was always pushing me in order to become industry-ready."
Studied: 3D Modeling
Working at Moving Picture Company
There I was able to create a demo reel and build connections with professionals that ultimately led me to my first opportunity as an animator at Sony Imageworks."
Studied: 3D Animation
Working at Moving Picture Company
Studied: 3D Modeling
Working at Playwind Games
It's your career success that matters. I applied to some companies with my updated reel ... then I was hired by Ubisoft where I worked on one of their biggest franchises, Assassin's Creed Syndicate."
Studied: 3D Animation
Working at Ubisoft
Studying at CG Spectrum gave me the opportunity to network with industry artists while I was learning, and I was able to secure a position in the industry."
Studied: 3D Modeling
Working at A Guy on the Move Productions
When I started Introduction to Concept Art & Illustration course with Eric Wilkerson, he immediately set me on a right path and I started drawing and learning every single day."
Studied: Concept Art & Illustration
Working at Carbon Studio
With the help of the mentors, I managed to build my skills and get my foot in the door at a major VFX studio."
Studied: Nuke Compositing
Working at Industrial Light & Magic
This is how my education helped me in my career, delivering results in the smartest way possible with whatever options available."
Studied: 3D Modeling
Working at Framestore
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."
Studied: Nuke Compositing
Working at Overwrite Interactive
The curriculum is wonderful, and the school is very accommodating. This contributes tremendously towards understanding your mistakes and HOW you can correct them."
Studied: 3D Animation
Working at Evil Eye Pictures
"Shortly after finishing my Advanced 3D Modeling Course I landed my first job as Junior Environment Artist, which was my dream!"
Studied:
3D Modeling
Working at:
Roll7
"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."
Studied:
3D Animation
Working at:
Fish Flight Entertainment
Led by our dedicated and experienced Career Development Manager, we offer career services at no extra cost because we understand that it takes more than just technical skills to land your dream job! Our services include:
We understand that many online courses offer little or no interaction with their mentors, which is why we strive to ensure a more personalized experience. This is one of the many reasons students choose us, along with:
I've just accepted an internship role at Pixar!
As my final semester of the Advanced 3d Modeling course is coming to an end, I've just accepted an internship role at Pixar! I've learned so much over the past year and am thrilled to have the skills now to make a career change for my dream job. I'm excited to begin this new phase of my journey—thanks so much CG Spectrum!
I landed a job immediately after finishing the course.
When I started CG Spectrum's animation program, I wasn't sure what to expect. Now, I can surely tell that choosing CG Spectrum was the best decision I've ever made. My mentors were incredibly knowledgeable, dedicated and supportive.
I enrolled looking for a career change...
I didn't have any knowledge about digital arts. Now I can accomplish my dream of creating cinematics within fantasy worlds to tell stories or apply any artistic idea and make it happen with all the new tools under my belt. If you have passion, and need time flexibility, consider joining the amazing community and start your new journey exploring, exchanging, sharing and, most importantly, learning.
CG Spectrum prepares you to work as a professional game designer from day one.
The most impressive quality CG Spectrum offers is a course that makes study as if you were on your first job. If you are willing to put the energy into studying and do the assignments as if you were on the job, and if you are ready to hear your mentor's suggestions and challenge yourself to push your limits, you will get an experience very similar to the workplace.
If you're considering a career change for the CG Industry, try CG Spectrum. You won't regret it!
I wanted to give special thanks to CG Spectrum's career coach for all her time and guidance. She will go out of her way to help guide you! She will take the time to listen to your specific drives, needs and weaknesses, then help you set your goals and craft methodologies to fulfil them. I am really thankful for all her unconditional help!
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. I highly recommend the Advanced Illustration Course. Buckle up, and knuckle down – this could be the course that changes everything for you.
I’d take the course again if I could!
I can’t praise CG Spectrum enough for the quality of teaching and dedication to their students. Mark was by far the best mentor I’ve ever had. He really took the time to help design the course around what it is that I wanted to get out of it. I’ve studied other animation courses in the past, but none even come close to the depth and speed of development as CG Spectrum.
I'm so glad I've chosen CG Spectrum's FX course.
I can honestly say that the amount I've learned in a year studying here is more than I could've ever learned in a traditional school or by myself. The mentors are incredibly knowledgeable about their field, and they're very helpful and patient. You get to be a part of an incredible community of talented students and mentors, I think that's one of the biggest advantages that this school offers.