Build Worlds That Move People

Master the technical artistry behind mobile game graphics that captivate millions. Our intensive program combines advanced 3D modeling with real-world production workflows used by leading game studios.

Explore Our Curriculum

Technical Mastery Meets Creative Vision

We focus on the intersection where artistic creativity meets technical precision, preparing you for the demanding world of professional mobile game development.

Advanced Modeling Techniques

Learn industry-standard tools like Blender and Maya while mastering optimization techniques specific to mobile hardware constraints and performance requirements.

Real-Time Rendering

Understand shader programming, lighting systems, and texture optimization that make games run smoothly on diverse mobile devices across different performance tiers.

Production Pipeline

Experience collaborative workflows used in actual game studios, from concept art interpretation to final asset integration within Unity and Unreal Engine environments.

Mobile Optimization

Master the unique challenges of mobile graphics including battery efficiency, memory management, and creating visually striking effects within strict technical limitations.

Your Journey Into Game Graphics

Foundation Phase

Build core competencies in 3D fundamentals, understanding mesh topology, UV mapping, and the mathematics behind 3D transformations. You'll work with basic modeling exercises that introduce proper edge flow and polygon efficiency.

Technical Development

Dive deep into material systems, procedural texturing, and lighting techniques. Learn how different rendering pipelines handle materials and why certain approaches work better for mobile platforms than desktop systems.

Production Skills

Experience realistic project timelines working on actual game assets. Collaborate with peers on larger projects that simulate real studio environments, complete with version control and review processes.

Portfolio Development

Create a professional portfolio demonstrating technical skills across multiple game genres. Focus on presenting your work in ways that clearly communicate your problem-solving abilities to potential employers.

Common Questions About Our Program

What software will I learn to use?

Our curriculum centers around Blender for modeling and Maya for advanced techniques, with substantial time spent in Unity for real-time rendering. We also cover Substance Painter for texturing and introduce Houdini for procedural workflows that many studios are adopting.

Do I need prior 3D experience?

While helpful, prior experience isn't required. We start with fundamental concepts and build systematically. However, comfort with computers and willingness to learn technical concepts is essential since mobile game graphics involves both artistic and technical challenges.

How does mobile graphics differ from other platforms?

Mobile graphics requires constant attention to performance optimization. Every polygon counts, texture memory is limited, and battery life affects rendering choices. We teach specific techniques for creating visually appealing graphics within these constraints.

What kind of projects will I work on?

Projects range from individual character models to collaborative environment builds. You'll create assets for different game genres including puzzle games, RPGs, and action titles, learning how visual style requirements change across different game types.

Learn From Industry Professionals

Kestrel Thornbury

Lead Technical Artist

Kestrel spent eight years at prominent Melbourne game studios working on mobile titles that reached millions of players. His expertise in shader optimization and mobile rendering pipelines helps students understand the practical realities of shipping games on diverse hardware configurations. Before joining Furphadyne, he led graphics optimization for three commercially successful mobile RPGs.

Mobile Shaders

10+ years experience

Unity Pipeline

Production focus

Performance Optimization

Hardware specialization

Team Leadership

Studio management

Ready to Build Your Future?

Our next cohort begins in August 2025. Applications open in March 2025 with rolling admissions for qualified candidates.

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