Advance Your 3D Art Career with Sierra Division Academy

Sierra Division Academy is now live and accepting students!

This is your chance to learn directly from the artists behind our studio, alongside seasoned experts from leading studios. At Sierra Division Academy, you'll sharpen your skills, gain valuable industry insights, and build the competitive edge needed to advance your 3D art career in Games, Animation and VFX.

Is Sierra Division Academy for You?

Many junior artists are talented and passionate, but often lack direction, practical skills, and real-world insight. We've heard from countless students who worry about their current skill level and whether they’ll be able to find work. While some schools provide solid training, too many fall short of preparing students to be truly industry-ready by the time they graduate.

That’s where we come in.

Sierra Division Academy was designed for artists who know the basics of 3D art and want to upskill with expert guidance. Whether you're self-taught, currently in school, or already working in the industry, we will be there to guide and teach you the techniques and best practices to create high-quality, production-ready work.

3D Art Training Offered

For our inaugural Summer term, you will find training designed to help elevate your skills in 3D Environment Art, Texturing and Tech art, along with career coaching. All training is conducted online, allowing artists from around the world to participate and grow within our global learning community.

To accommodate different learning preferences, we offer two distinct formats: Courses and Mentorships. Additional subjects will be introduced later in the year, expanding opportunities for growth in Game Art, Animation and VFX.

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Learn from Industry Experts

Every instructor and mentor at Sierra Division Academy is actively working in the CG industry, and has extensive experience working with major studios. They possess first-hand knowledge of what studios seek when hiring 3D artists. With their guidance, you will be able eliminate a lot of the guesswork and gain valuable insights into industry expectations.

Meet our Instructors

Niels Couvreur 3D Environment Artist, Sierra Division

Robin Mariančík 3D Artist, Sierra Division

Alex Beddows Expert 3D Environment Artist, That's No Moon

Meet our Mentors

Jacob Norris CEO and Creative Director, Sierra Division

Jon Arellano Senior Environment Artist, Santa Monica Studio

Jonjo Hemmens Senior Environment Artist, That's No Moon

Victoria Lyons Senior Tech Artist and Unreal Engine Educator, Freelance

Gabriel Cervantes Senior Environment Artist, Naughty Dog

Join a Vibrant Community

When you join Sierra Division Academy, you become part of a supportive community of students and professionals. Grow your network, make new friends, and find the support you need to help you achieve your art goals.

Attend Our Info Session

You are invited to our very first Academy Info Session, where you'll have the chance to meet some of our instructors and mentors, and learn more about Sierra Division Academy. We will also be there to help answer any of your questions.

Where & When: Discord - May 13 at 10am PT / 7pm CET

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