Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. We start from the fundamentals and assume you’ve got basic programming knowledge in C++ or similar languages. If you’ve shipped a game in an engine like Unity or Unreal, you’re already ahead—we’ll just teach you what’s happening under the hood.

You’ll write your first vertex and fragment shader by week two. By week four, you’ll have working lighting effects running in real-time. It moves fast because we focus on doing, not just theory.

Yes, if you’re in our Advanced Visual Effects path. You’ll tackle particle systems, post-processing, and GPU-accelerated physics. The fundamentals course gets you ready; advanced covers what production teams actually use.

A laptop with decent GPU (NVIDIA or AMD), Visual Studio Code, and our free shader editor. We’ll walk you through setup on day one. Most people bring their own gear; we’re not tied to expensive licenses.

Absolutely. In fact, we encourage it. The best learning happens when you apply shaders to something you care about. We’ll review your work and help you integrate techniques into your own game or engine.

Get the exact details and current intake dates by reaching out to our team. Pricing varies based on course length and whether you’re taking fundamentals or the full advanced path. We also offer flexible payment options.