Description
NextGen is proud to introduce a transformative free 16-week Skills Bootcamp for the West England Combined Authority region, delivered in partnership with techSPARK!
Whether you’re an aspiring immersive programmer or game developer looking to enhance your coding confidence, this Skills Bootcamp in Unity Programming is designed to equip you with the technical practice and portfolio you need, with a focus on real-world applications and job-readiness.
What will you learn?
Our curriculum is designed to equip aspiring professionals in 3D animation, VFX, games, and visualisation with a comprehensive skill set in Unreal Engine. Over the course of 16 weeks, you'll explore foundational and advanced techniques in lighting, rendering, and visual effects (VFX) for immersive environments and entertainment.
From learning project setup and asset management to mastering real-time rendering and advanced VFX techniques, each week features hands-on assignments and projects that allow you to apply your knowledge in real-world scenarios. Case studies and industry applications are introduced early on to give you a clear view of how your new skills can be applied across various roles.
You can find the full indicative curriculum on the NextGen Futures site here: Skills Bootcamp in Unreal Engine.
How we use your data
It is important that you understand how we gather and process your data. Please read through the information below and the full policies from NextGen Futures and the Department of Education. You will need to confirm you have read these before you can submit an application.
NextGen Futures will never share your data with anyone not directly involved in Skills Bootcamp delivery. This information will only be shared with our delivery partners and employers on the Skills Programme. For full details on how your data is processed by NextGen Futures please read our Privacy Policy.
Skills Bootcamps are run by the Department of Education for the National Skills Fund. Their Privacy Policy shows how they collect and use your personal information for the purposes of evaluating the Employer Led Training Initiatives/Skills Bootcamps. This data is being collected by the DfE for the National Skills Fund.
Read the full: Department of Education Privacy and Complaints Policy.
Eligibility
This Skills Bootcamp in Unreal Engine is designed for ambitious digital creatives looking to take their careers to the next level. Whether you’re a recent graduate looking for work in animation or visualisation studios, or have a strong foundation in 3D design, this course will give you the specialised skills you need to master lighting, rendering, animation, and VFX in Unreal Engine.
You need to live in, or intend to work in, the West of England Combined Authority area, which includes Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset, Bristol, and South Gloucestershire.
This Bootcamp is perfect for Unreal Engine developers who are ready to turn their passion into a professional career. Read more about eligibility and the West England Combined Authority region here.
We're committed to inclusivity. Our goal is to provide training opportunities for everyone, making our industries more representative of our society. We actively encourage applications from those underrepresented in the creative industries.
We're committed to inclusivity. Our goal is to provide training opportunities for everyone, making our industries more representative of our society. We actively encourage applications from those underrepresented in the creative industries.
About NextGen Skills Academy
NextGen Skills Academy (NextGen) is an industry-led education initiative to develop the next generation of talent for the Games, Animation and VFX industries. We develop and offer Higher Level Apprenticeships, new entry level qualifications, short courses and online learning opportunities — all designed to meet the skills needs of employers.
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