Master 3D Lighting & Texture Design
Build professional skills in game environment design through hands-on projects and real industry workflows. Our program covers everything from basic lighting principles to advanced texture painting techniques.
Next cohort begins September 2025 — Applications open March 1st
12-Month Learning Journey
Our curriculum builds progressively from foundational concepts to advanced professional techniques. Each phase includes hands-on projects and portfolio development.
Foundation & Principles
Learn color theory, basic lighting setup, and fundamental texturing concepts. Master industry-standard software tools and establish your workflow habits that will serve you throughout your career.
Environment Creation
Create your first complete game environments using professional pipelines. Focus on atmospheric lighting, material creation, and scene composition while working on realistic project deadlines.
Advanced Techniques
Explore complex shader work, dynamic lighting systems, and advanced texture optimization. Learn performance considerations and how to balance visual quality with technical constraints.
Portfolio Development
Build a professional portfolio with guided mentorship. Refine your best work, learn presentation techniques, and prepare for industry networking and job applications.
Zara Kovalčič
Lead Environment Artist
Spent eight years at major European game studios working on titles like Shadowlands and Ember Coast. Now she teaches the practical skills that actually matter in production environments.
Elena Bergström
Technical Artist
Former technical artist at Ubisoft Barcelona, specializing in shader development and lighting pipelines. Elena brings real-world optimization techniques straight from AAA development.
Viktor Novak
Lighting Specialist
Independent contractor who's worked on lighting for over 20 shipped titles. Viktor focuses on teaching efficient workflows and creative problem-solving under tight deadlines.
Program Structure
12 months part-time
3 evenings per week
Maximum 16 students
Maribor + Online hybrid
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Weekly one-on-one mentorship sessions with industry professionals
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Access to professional-grade software licenses during the program
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Real project briefs from partner studios for portfolio work
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Career guidance and industry networking opportunities
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Lifetime access to course materials and community forum
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Portfolio review sessions with hiring managers from local studios
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Applications for our September 2025 cohort open on March 1st. We review applications on a rolling basis and recommend applying early since spots fill quickly.
Important Dates
Applications Open: March 1, 2025 | Early Decision Deadline: May 15 | Program Starts: September 8, 2025