2D Artist
Learn how to draw: individual objects of the environment and the environment itself, interface elements for casual games
14 months
329 lessons
83 hours of video
BeginnerProjects in portfolio
About profession
The 2D Artist profession is ideal for starting a career in game development. These are artists who draw icons, adapt concepts to the game, draw objects, environments, and more — their skills are widely used in the gaming industry.
Such specialists are needed in small studios, which junos usually start with, as well as in larger companies to free senior artists from simple tasks and shift their attention to new projects.
Market relevance
More than 3.4 billion people play video games, which is almost half of the world's population. The gaming industry market exceeds $190 billion and is growing by 8-9% annually. Demand for 2D artists is consistently high: according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth in multimedia and animation is 8% until 2032, which is higher than the market average.
What you'll learn
How the training works
Watch a video lecture → complete a practical assignment
Get feedback and corrections from your mentor → refine your work
Level up your skills → and land your dream job
Who is it for
For beginners in 2D, we teach from scratch to portfolio and employment
For practicing 2D artists, systematize knowledge and speed up the pipeline
For indie developers, learn how to create all the graphics for your game.
Employment preparation
At the end of the training, you will complete Jun's tasks to practice and understand the real processes within the company. This will help you complete test assignments and interviews.
When you finish your training, we will give you the final feedback and recommendations.
As a gift, you will receive the course "Creativity and money", in which professional artists give advice on how to look for a job and interview.
If you complete the course 100%, we will send your RESUME to the partner studio database and make recommendations.
How quickly training pays off
Average monthly salary for 2D Artist
Your resume after training
Program structure
Follow the path from beginner to professional
Module 1
1 monthAs part of this module, you will take your first steps and master one of the two programs. To choose from: Photoshop for Android tablet owners or Procreate for iPad tablet owners.
Module 2
2 monthsAs part of this module, you will gain confident skills in applied drawing for further creativity and the realization of your ideas. You will learn to see and understand volume and the laws of chiaroscuro. You will be able to build natural harmonious compositions.
Module 3
3 monthsAs part of this module, you will master working with Adobe Photoshop, learn techniques and techniques for quickly working with digital graphics. Get basic skills in working with volume, color, tone, and materials. The result of the module is the concept of the object in the chosen style.
Module 4
3 monthsAs part of this module, you will draw an entire project dedicated to one topic: a house with environmental elements and several objects to it. Learn how to run a project systematically and integrally, follow a given style, conceptualize and render, strictly observing deadlines.
Module 5
3 monthsAs part of this module, you will develop 2 projects: an interior concept in a selected setting with object design, lighting and storytelling, as well as a portrait of a character with a logo and design for a portfolio.
Module 6. Game Studio Simulator
2 monthsAs part of this module, you will work in a simulator of a real game studio process. You are given a task for a week, after sending the result, the supervisor sends you edits, you finalize and receive the next task. After completing all 4 tasks, the supervisor sends the final video feedback with recommendations.
Portfolio, employment skills and a certificate
Student works
What students say
Anna Ivanova
Egorenkov Dmitry
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Bonus video lesson
A lesson on the basics of digital painting. Drawing a pear
We'll find the right learning format
for your lifestyle
Answer one question — and we'll show which format suits you best
Would you like to get work reviews from a curator?
A curator is a practicing artist who will review each piece and help you grow faster
Strengthen your resume with an extra specialization
Environment design in 2D
You will begin to immerse yourself in the design of the environment through natural landscapes. During the course, you will work with texture brushes, optimize and accelerate your work in Photoshop, and study atmospheric lighting in detail. As a result, you will replenish your portfolio with the design of environmental elements, natural assets and illustrations.
Club video archive — available to all students
Dozens of lectures, masterclasses, movie nights and soft-skills sessions from school instructors. The archive keeps growing.
Access unlocks after any course purchase
Certificate an employer can verify
We have our own database of issued certificates. You can give a link to the employer to make sure that you have actually completed the training.
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Where our graduates work
We're proud of our graduates building careers in the film, gaming and animation industries. Our team will help you take this step — from recommendations to real help with employment.
