—TECHNICAL ARTIST COURSE IN UNREAL ENGINE

FROM ZERO TO HERO UNREAL ENGINE GAME CREATORS BOOTCAMP

Course Start: August 25, 2025

Formats: Hybrid (Live Sessions + Recorded Content)

Duration: 3 Weeks

Schedule: Morning & Afternoon shift

Language: English , Greek

Cohorts by Time Zone: Europe / Greece (EEST) , USA (EST) , Asia (IST/SGT)

Certificate: Issued by Unreal Authorized Instructors
& Training Parther Epic Games

Requirements: Admission process

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What You’ll Gain

This 3-week intensive bootcamp is designed for game creators and artists with no prior experience in Unreal Engine. You’ll learn how to build your very first game using Unreal Engine 5 — and gain an Epic Games certificate upon successful completion.

Taught live by Unreal Authorized Instructors by in Epic Games, the bootcamp will take you from complete beginner to confident creator, combining live sessions, hands-on practice, community support, and lifetime access to recorded lessons.

Whether you’re an artist, designer, student, or creative professional, this course will equip you with real-time 3D skills that are directly applicable in the worlds of games, animation, XR, and virtual production.

If you don’t own a powerful PC, no worries—we provide access to a virtual machine so you can follow along smoothly. Just make sure you have a good internet connection and low latency to comfortably enjoy the lessons using the virtual machine.

Our Methodology

Focused, Practical Learning

Each class is a 2-hour session combining in-depth instruction with hands-on application. Every module is designed to reflect real-world professional scenarios, helping you build skills that are immediately relevant and actionable.

Connected Learning Environment

We foster continuous communication between instructors, students, and our support team. Whether you need guidance or want to collaborate, you’ll always be in touch with a vibrant and supportive learning community.

Real-World Production Workflow

You’ll experience how real creative teams operate. We use Agile methodologies, including SCRUM and Kanban, to simulate professional pipelines used in software, digital art, and game development studios.

Industry-Active Instructors

Our instructors are not only experienced educators but also working professionals in fields like 3D art, game development, virtual production, and interactive media. They bring current, real-world knowledge directly into the classroom, ensuring you're always learning the most up-to-date practices.

Professional Version Control

Learn to work with industry-standard version control systems such as Git, Perforce, and Subversion. These tools are essential for collaborative digital projects and ensure efficient asset and code management in team-based environments.

Career Growth & Job Opportunities

We’re committed to your professional development. Whether you aim to work in gaming, digital arts, or immersive technologies, we offer opportunities to collaborate on real projects, develop your portfolio, and prepare for a thriving career in the creative tech industries.

Program Overview

This program has been carefully designed to give you a well-rounded and in-depth understanding of the artistic and technical skills required for character and environment creation in game development and immersive media. You will develop real-world skills through a balance of theory, hands-on practice, and creative exploration—building a solid foundation to launch or elevate your professional career.

Program Highlights

Live & Recorded Learning
Participate in live sessions and catch up with recordings anytime. Learn in your own time zone with 3 global cohorts: Greece/Eastern Europe (EEST), United States (EST), and Asia (IST/SGT).

No Experience Required
Designed for complete beginners — just bring your creativity.

Certificate of Completion
Upon finishing the program, you’ll receive a certificate from Unreal Authorized Instructors & Epic Games, validating your skills for future employers and clients.

Learn by Doing
You’ll build and package a small, playable game by the end of the bootcamp using real-world workflows and tools.

What You’ll Learn

︎ Unreal Engine
Start from the ground up with Unreal Engine. Learn the technology that powers some of the world’s most advanced games and experiences. You’ll explore its core systems, interface, toolsets, and workflows—along with insider tips to speed up your creative process.

︎ 3D Modeling
Gain practical experience with industry-standard modeling tools. Learn efficient modeling strategies and how to integrate your models seamlessly into Unreal Engine for use in real-time environments.

︎ World Building
Craft immersive digital worlds by combining landscape tools, foliage systems, lighting, and environmental storytelling. Understand how to guide the player experience through smart design and spatial narrative.

︎ Lighting
Discover the art and science of lighting in real-time engines. You’ll learn how to light scenes effectively using traditional and next-gen lighting techniques in Unreal, including Lumen and Path Tracing, to craft mood, depth, and realism.

︎Visual Scripting (Blueprints)
No coding background? No problem. You’ll dive into Unreal Engine’s Blueprint system to create interactive elements, build gameplay logic, and develop user interfaces—all without writing traditional code.

︎ Materials & Shading
Explore Physically Based Rendering (PBR) and master Unreal’s Material Editor. Understand the difference between Master Materials, Material Instances, and Material Functions, and learn how to craft detailed, dynamic surfaces.

︎ Cinematics with Sequencer
Use Unreal Engine’s Sequencer to direct cinematic scenes. Animate characters, lights, and objects, set up cameras, and bring your environments to life with real-time storytelling tools.

︎ MetaHuman Integration
Learn to create high-quality digital humans with Epic’s MetaHuman tool, then bring them to life in your projects. You’ll explore animation, facial rigging, and how to seamlessly integrate MetaHumans into gameplay or cinematics.

︎ Extended Reality (XR)
Understand how Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) merge into Extended Reality (XR). Learn to build immersive digital experiences that blend the virtual and real worlds.

︎ Optimization
Real-time performance is everything. Learn how to analyze, optimize, and manage project resources for maximum efficiency—ensuring smooth, high-quality results across platforms.

Your Future: Career Pathways

Wondering where this path can take you? With the skills you develop, you’ll be prepared for a range of high-demand roles in creative tech industries:

︎Technical Artist

︎ Lighting Artist

︎ VFX Artist

︎ Environment Artist

︎ 3D Modeling & Texture Artist

︎ Game Designer

︎ Gameplay Programmer (using Blueprints)

︎ Level Designer / World Builder

︎ UI/UX Designer for Games

︎ Animation Technical Director

︎ Cinematics Artist / Sequencer Specialist

︎ MetaHuman Artist / Character Technical Artist

︎ Interactive Media Developer

We give you the foundation and guidance—you choose your specialization.

Flexible Learning Options

We understand different students have different needs. That’s why Apnea offers multiple ways to access the program:

︎︎Live Online

Participate in real-time from anywhere

Interact directly with instructors and peers

Join live discussions and feedback sessions

︎︎ Online On-Demand

Ideal for working professionals or those with busy schedules

Learn at your own pace with full access to recorded lessons

Receive personalized support via email, forums, or tutorials

Tuition & Enrollment

To secure your spot, a €30 deposit is required upon registration.
The total cost of the program is €220 (deposit included), which can be paid:

In full during the course period, or
In flexible installments across the 3 weeks

We also offer student discounts and are committed to making education accessible.
If you're currently unable to cover the full cost, please contact us—we’ll do our best to support your participation.

f you’re not satisfied after bootcamp, you can request a full refund.

Course Start: August 25, 2025- September 15, 2025
Enrollment is now open — limited seats per cohort

Scholarships & Financing Options

We believe that talent should never be limited by financial barriers. That’s why we offer a variety of support options to help you invest in your future with confidence.

Scholarships

We offer scholarship opportunities to make our programs more accessible. Speak with us to explore available options and find the support that best suits your needs.
Your potential matters—and we’re here to help you unlock it.

Flexible Financing

We provide multiple ways to make your education more manageable:
Payment in installments & Discounts for early enrollment & Special rates for online participation & Accessible financing plans

Take the first step toward building your career—we’ll help you find the path that fits your situation best.

Professional Certification

We provide official certifications in Unreal Engine, delivered by Epic Games–Authorized Instructors and Certified Training Partners. Our programs follow Epic’s global standards for education in real-time 3D, ensuring that your skills are not only industry-relevant but also professionally recognized.

Payment Links

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