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BUILD YOUR FIRST PLAYABLE GAME IN UNREAL ENGINE

Make your ideas playable.
Start building with
Unreal Engine Blueprints.

Turn player input into interaction, gameplay logic, and a small playable experience.

Begin with Unreal Engine navigation and project setup, then learn Blueprint visual scripting through practical interactions. Explore player controls, UI, game logic, and reusable systems while practicing testing and debugging. Bring the foundations together in one guided playable mini-game.

PAYMENT OPTIONS
About US$936.25 /month
4 monthly installments • US$3,745 total
Monthly plans remain at standard tuition.
PROGRAM TUITION
US$3,745 TOTAL
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Connect Blueprints, player controls, UI, and level design through hands-on Unreal Engine exercises.

BUILD YOUR FIRST PLAYABLE GAME IN UNREAL ENGINE

Unreal Engine, Blueprint scripting, gameplay logic, interaction, UI, debugging, iteration, and packaging
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Best Game Development school in US and Eastern Europe
Character Creation
Environment Art
VFX Training
3D Animation
CG Fundamentals
The Students are our Portfolio
Autodesk Authorized Training Centre
Maxon Training Partner
Unreal Academic Partner Program
Ranked #1 Online Creative School in the World
Character Art
Environment Art
VFX Training
3D Animation
CG Fundamentals
The Students are our Portfolio
Autodesk Authorized Training Centre
Maxon Training Partner
Unreal Academic Partner Program
Top 15 Creative Schools in the World
Best Game Development school in US and Easter Europe
Character Art
Environment Art
VFX Training
3D Animation
CG Fundamentals
The Students are our Portfolio
Autodesk Authorized Training Centre
Maxon Training Partner
Unreal Academic Partner Program
Top 15 Creative Schools in the World
Best Game Development school in US and Easter Europe
Character Art
Environment Art
VFX Training
3D Animation
CG Fundamentals
The Students are our Portfolio
Autodesk Authorized Training Centre
Maxon Training Partner
Unreal Academic Partner Program
Top 15 Creative Schools in the World
Your first look inside

See where your
game development journey starts.

GAME DEVELOPMENT FUNDAMENTALS
OFFICIAL COURSE TRAILER

Help when he needed it

Simon says the organized path and quick, detailedanswers gave him a clear next step whenever hegot stuck.

A workflow built for studios

Aleksandra credits structured lessons and detailedassignment reviews with teaching her an industry-standard workflow.

Started with no 3D skills

Teodor built the foundation to createenvironments, characters, and game assets, plusthe confidence to keep improving.
Selected student work and reviews from across M3DS Academy programs.
Official Maxon ZBrushLIVE artist
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M3DS alumni success story

From zero experience to AAA creature artist.

“I started at M3DS Academy with no previous 3D experience. The Academy gave me a strong foundation and a clear direction, but I still had to put in the work. I kept learning, applying mentor guidance, and building my portfolio to the standards expected by the industry.

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Today, I work on AAA games I genuinely love and share my sculpting process through official Maxon ZBrush streams. M3DS helped me find my path and understand how to keep moving forward. That foundation, combined with the work I put into it, became the start of my career. Now I’m continuing to grow as an artist, a professional, and through my own personal brand.”

Marko Lazov

Creature Artist at Mundfish
M3DS alumnus · Now a Character Art Mentor
at M3DS Academy
Official Maxon ZBrushLIVE artist
AA + AAA production experience
M3DS defining advantage

Daily 1-to-1 mentorship.
Your team. Your whole journey.

A working game depends on understanding why each system behaves as it does. Your instructors help you trace Blueprint logic, test interactions, and break problems into smaller steps as you build your mini-game.

12-hour

daily instructor availability window

1-to-1

personal guidance
personal start
01 / From day one
Start with a personal plan.

Set up Unreal Engine, discuss your experience with your mentor, and begin with small interactions. Plan a manageable project so you can focus on learning how the systems work.

Setup + direction, included
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02 / Every day you build
Work with experts. Not onyour own.

Stay in direct communication with your instructors in your private Discord channel. Work through lessons, assignments, and project decisions together, with live 1-to-1 sessions for hands-on help when you get stuck.

Daily personal mentorship, included
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Lifetime student portfolio promotion
Your work stays in the spotlight.
03 / Beyond graduation
Your portfolio. Promotedfor life.

M3DS helps you refine and present your student work. You leave with clear feedback, a finished project, and practical next steps for continued development.

Lifetime portfolio promotion, included
Game Development Fundamentals curriculum

Built for beginners who are ready to
learn by producing real work.

Month 1 · Unreal Engine basics

Build your 3D foundation.

Navigate Unreal Engine, organize a project, and work with levels and imported assets. Learn the editor foundations needed to build and test interactive scenes.
Technical skills
Editor navigation, project structure, actors, components, levels, and basic debugging
Software used
Unreal Engine · Blueprints
What you finish
A working Unreal project with a playable test level
Stage 01
Month 3 outcome
A working Unreal project with a playable test level
Month 2 · Gameplay foundations

Learn how studios create.

Use Blueprint events, variables, functions, and player input to create interactions. Explore how reusable logic and clear references keep systems understandable.
Technical skills
Blueprint logic, input, interaction, variables, events, functions, and reusable gameplay systems
Software used
Unreal Engine · Blueprints · source-control fundamentals
What you finish
A functional gameplay prototype with core interactions
Stage 02
Project 01
A functional gameplay prototype with core interactions
Month 3 · Build the mini game

CREATE worlds and
characters.

Connect controls, UI, and level logic into a playable loop. Study game modes, controllers, widgets, and save systems, then test how the parts behave together.
Technical skills
Core mechanics, UI, game states, audio, level logic, testing, and iteration
Software used
Unreal Engine · Blueprints
What you finish
A complete playable mini-game build ready for critique
Stage 03
Month 3 · Build the mini game
Core mechanics, UI, game states, audio, level logic, testing, and iteration
Connect controls, UI, and level logic into a playable loop. Study game modes, controllers, widgets, and save systems, then test how the parts behave together.
Month 3 · Build the mini game
A complete playable mini-game build ready for critique
Connect controls, UI, and level logic into a playable loop. Study game modes, controllers, widgets, and save systems, then test how the parts behave together.
Technical range
Core mechanics, UI, game states, audio, level logic, testing, and iteration
Month 4 · Test and present

Choose your path.
Finish your final project.

Find and fix bugs, test the player experience, and refine the project through feedback. Prepare a playable build and a clear explanation of the systems you created.
Technical skills
Debugging, balancing, polish, packaging, documentation, and project presentation
Software used
Unreal Engine · Blueprints · packaging tools
What you finish
One complete playable mini-game portfolio project
Stage 04
Month 4 · Test and present
Define the playable idea
Choose a small gameplay loop and identify the controls, interactions, and UI it needs before expanding the project.
Month 4 · Test and present
Build your final project
Combine your mechanics in one mini-game, test the experience, and use mentor feedback to improve reliability and presentation.
Your result
One completed playable mini-game project, supported by Unreal Engine, Blueprint, testing, and problem-solving practice.
Study pace

One curriculum.
Two ways to study.

Admissions helps you choose · 100% online
Standard pace

20 hours/week

Finish in about 4 months
Intensive pace

30 hours/week

Finish in about 4 months
Industry-standard software

Learn the tools inside a complete production workflow.

The exact tool mix changes as your skills develop and is selected for your final project direction.
Autodesk Maya +
XGen
Maxon ZBrush
Substance 3D
Painter
Substance 3D
Designer
Unreal Engine
Marmoset
Toolbag
PureRef
Everything inside Game Development Fundamentals

One program. Everything a beginner needs to finish.

Learn the tools inside a complete production workflow.

Test each idea in the engine as you learn it. Practical exercises develop the Blueprint and problem-solving skills you will combine in one guided playable mini-game.
One tuition
Your training, personal mentorship, production tools, and portfolio support - in one program.
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01 / Learn by making

Practice through working interactions.

Move from simple Blueprint exercises to connected gameplay systems. Use assignments and workshops to practice inputs, interfaces, game logic, and debugging before bringing them into a playable project.
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02 / Work you can show

One playable mini-game project.

Build a small interactive experience with a clear gameplay loop. Your instructors help you connect the systems, review bugs, and explain how the finished project works.
03 / Daily personal guidance

Daily personal 1-to-1mentorship

Work directly with your instructors everyday, with weekly planning, ongoing Discord communication, and live 1-to-1 help - all included.

04 / Ready to start

Software access and setup

Get installation help plus educational accessor an approved free option for each tool. Exact access is confirmed before enrollment.

US$4,630 comparable software value
Based on commercial pricing for the paid tools used across the program.
05 / Present your work

Portfolio presentation support

Select, polish, and present your strongest work with instructor guidance. Build a clear portfolio for the roles you want to pursue.

06 / Final rendering

M3DS render - farm access

Use the Academy render farm for high-quality renders of eligible enrolled projects, without relying only on your own computer.

Included for enrolled students
07 / People around you

3D artist community

Learn inside the M3DS Discord communitywith hundreds of artists. Ask questions, share progress, and keep going when work gets hard.

08 / Keep learning

Lifetime lesson access

Keep access to the program lessons and learning files, so you can return to the steps when you need them.

09 / Protect your work

Server storage and backup

Keep program work supported by the Academy storage and backup system while you learn.

10 / Completion proof

M3DS Certificate of Completion

Earn your certificate by completing the program requirements. Train with an Autodesk Authorized Training Center and Unreal Engine Academic Partner.

See What Our Students Create

Discover the incredible work crafted by our students — from 3D models and
animations to game environments and digital art.

Child wearing a red hat riding a green dragon with wide open mouth above fluffy clouds.Police car with flashing lights blocking entrance of dimly lit tunnel with chain-link fence and warning signs.Cartoon Spiderman with dog ears holding a wooden mallet on a blue surface with teal background.Dimly lit rustic kitchen with a fireplace, pots, wooden barrels, and clay vessels.Close-up of a terrifying monster with sharp teeth, yellow eyes, and a gaping mouth.Wooden balcony and rooftop with a rooster weather vane under blue sky with mountains in the distance.Child wearing a red hat riding a green dragon with wide open mouth above fluffy clouds.Police car with flashing lights blocking entrance of dimly lit tunnel with chain-link fence and warning signs.Cartoon Spiderman with dog ears holding a wooden mallet on a blue surface with teal background.Dimly lit rustic kitchen with a fireplace, pots, wooden barrels, and clay vessels.Close-up of a terrifying monster with sharp teeth, yellow eyes, and a gaping mouth.Wooden balcony and rooftop with a rooster weather vane under blue sky with mountains in the distance.
Three stylized characters: a muscular frog holding a pole, a small armored turtle, and a bird with keys.Fantasy character with purple hair, metallic armor, and staff with feathers on dark background.A fantasy village with timber houses, a bridge, sheep, waterfalls, and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.Close-up of ornate golden sword hilt with a red gem and Game of Thrones text below.Ancient statue of a warrior in an overgrown stone archway with sunlight shining through mist.Elderly warrior with long gray hair and beard wearing tattered armor and holding a weapon.Three stylized characters: a muscular frog holding a pole, a small armored turtle, and a bird with keys.Fantasy character with purple hair, metallic armor, and staff with feathers on dark background.A fantasy village with timber houses, a bridge, sheep, waterfalls, and mountains under a partly cloudy sky.Close-up of ornate golden sword hilt with a red gem and Game of Thrones text below.Ancient statue of a warrior in an overgrown stone archway with sunlight shining through mist.Elderly warrior with long gray hair and beard wearing tattered armor and holding a weapon.
Testimonials

WHat our students say

Hear from students who turned their passion into careers. Our hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world projects have helped them land roles at top studios worldwide.
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Nikola Temnikov

Nikola says that it has been a wonderful journey, learning a lot throughout the experience and continuing to develop their skills.
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Bekim K.

Bekim says that he attended CG Fundamentals and loved every part of it. He highlights the detailed lessons, personal guidance, feedback, and encouragement to work on his own projects. He also appreciates how the instructors took the time to answer his questions and help him understand difficult topics.
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Teodor Mihajlov

Teodor says that he attended CG Fundamentals and found the whole program well-structured and focused on practical learning. With no previous 3D experience, he says the course gave him the confidence to create realistic environments, game-ready characters, and game assets.
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Mihail Danilovski

Mihail says that M3DS Academy provided expert training in 3D design and game development, with a modern curriculum and valuable hands-on experience.
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Jane Dzingov

The student says that Academy Year 1 was an excellent experience and that he would recommend it to everyone. He especially highlights the great instructors and their important role throughout the learning process.
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Simon Pulo

Simon says that joining M3DS Academy was one of the best decisions he made toward his goal of becoming a successful 3D and concept artist. He highlights the well-organized program, steady progress, helpful tutors, and especially the academy’s long hours of fast and detailed support.
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Mario Stojanov

The student says that M3DS Academy offers well-structured courses, knowledgeable instructors, and a supportive community that helped enrich their professional journey.
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Aleksandra Jankova

Aleksandra compares her experience at M3DS Academy to an exciting journey through 3D design. She highlights the well-organized lessons, continuous instructor support, detailed feedback, and structured workflow that accelerated her learning. She also appreciates the opportunities to build her portfolio, grow professionally, and participate in competitions such as The Rookies.
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Petar Cacanoski

Petar says that M3DS is a great place for anyone interested in 3D design. He highlights the helpful and passionate instructors, well-structured lessons, and practical knowledge gained throughout the course.
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The students areour portfolio.

We treat your progress as a shared responsibility, from your first exercise through your final project and portfolio presentation.
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Industry Recognized 3D Art Training

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Recognized by Industry Leaders

Proven. Recognized. Trusted.

Our programs are backed by official partnerships, global rankings, and recognition from the companies and organizations shaping the future of digital art, game development, and entertainment.

Featured In Leading News Outlets

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Studios that have Hired our graduates

Our Graduates Have Worked At

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M3DS defining advantage

We do not stop at graduation.
We stay until you get hired.

Game Development Fundamentals builds an understanding of how interactive systems fit together. Practice reading Blueprint logic, testing behavior, and explaining your decisions before progressing to larger development projects.

01

Build the work

Develop one complete playable mini-game project with structured mentor guidance.

02

Prepare to apply

Polish your portfolio, positioning, and applications.

03

Get hired

Complete the program with a finished project and a clear plan for what to improve next.
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Turn tuition into career leverage

One complete investment.
Build a skill set designed to earn for years.

A focused Unreal Engine program combining Blueprint exercises, direct mentor feedback, and one playable mini-game project.
Pay-once tuition
Best value

US$13,352

Complete program · Save 10%
Annual salary of junior
artists

US$70,000

After finishing the program ·About 5.2× tuition
4 monthly installments
About

US$936.25

Per month · US$3,745 total
WHY START NOW

Start with expert mentors.
‍Build toward your first 3D job.

Learn to reason through a gameplay problem, build a small solution, and test what happens. Instructor feedback helps you develop clearer Blueprint logic and more reliable interactions while keeping your project manageable.
Apply this month at no cost, then book an Admissions call to confirm your study plan and next available start.
01 / Start date

Confirmed by Admissions

Based on one-to-one mentor availability.
02 / Your first real productionproject

About Month 3

Choose your portfolio challenge and finish a production - ready 3D model.
03 / Full program target
Intensive pace
30 hours/week
About

16 months

Standard pace
20 hours/week
About

4 months

04 / Your job target

a stronger game-development portfolio

Personal mentorship, portfolio refinement, and application guidance continue until you get hired.
Same complete program in every plan

Choose the payment schedule that works for
you.

Prices shown here are rounded to whole dollars. Admissions confirms the exact payment amounts and dates before you enroll.

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Standard tuition: US$3,745
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Program total: US$3,745
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Pay in full or choose 4 monthly installments.

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Admissions shows you when each payment is due.

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If accepted, book an Admissions call to confirm your payment plan and next available start.
Before you apply

You see the exact dates and amounts.

Admissions confirms your complete payment schedule before you enroll.
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Questions before you apply?

Get clear answers before you choose.

See how the curriculum, project, mentorship, software, tuition, and start process work.

Do you guarantee that I will get a junior 3D job?

The program includes project critique, technical guidance, and clear next steps for continued game-development practice. Outcomes depend on each student’s work, experience, and opportunities.

Do I need 3D skills now?

No. You start with the basics. You still need a computer that can run the apps. You also need good internet and steady study time each week.

When can I start?

Start dates depend on available one-to-one mentorship capacity. Submit your application, then book an Admissions call. An Admissions Officer will discuss your goals and study plan and confirm the next available start before you enroll.

How much time do I need each week?

Plan for approximately four months at the standard pace. Your mentor helps you adjust weekly practice and project milestones around your starting level.

What will I make?

You follow a focused game-development path from Unreal Engine and Blueprint basics through gameplay systems, a complete mini-game, testing, packaging, and presentation. Your mentor adjusts exercises and critique to your starting level.

How does the daily mentorship work?

You work directly with expert instructors every day in your private Discord channel through ongoing personal 1-to-1 mentorship. Instructors are available across a 12-hour daily window, and individual guidance can extend to several hours a day while you work through lessons, homework, and projects. You also have weekly 1-to-1 planning and live personal sessions for hands-on help. Your instructors stay with the work, explain the process, and help you understand each next step.

Are the software and setup included?

Yes. M3DS helps you check your computer, install the required tools, and access educational licenses or free versions where available. The program uses Maya with XGen, ZBrush, Substance 3D Painter, Substance 3D Designer, Unreal Engine, Marmoset Toolbag, and PureRef.

Is render-farm access included?

Yes. Enrolled students can use the M3DS Academy render farm for high-quality project renders.

What certificate do I receive?

After completing the Game Development Fundamentals requirements, you receive an M3DS Academy Certificate of Completion.

How does the payment plan work?

Standard tuition is US$3,745. The standard installment plan is US$936.25 per month for 4 months. Admissions confirms the exact schedule before enrollment.

Can I change my study pace?

Talk with Admissions and your mentor if your weekly study time changes. They can show you the pace choices and help you plan your next steps.

What can this program prepare me for?

Game Development Fundamentals develops practical Unreal Engine and Blueprint foundations through a complete playable mini-game project with direct mentor feedback.

What happens after I finish the classes?

The program includes project critique, technical guidance, and clear next steps for continued game-development practice. Outcomes depend on each student’s work, experience, and opportunities.

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