CGMA
CGMA is an online academy for digital art education delivered through web courses.
What CGMA is
CGMA is an online academy for digital art education delivered through web courses. Its catalog lists more than 130 courses and curated learning tracks in Concept Art, Game Art, and VFX, covering character and environment design, drawing, compositing and lighting, Houdini/FX, and rigging. Courses generally run six to ten weeks, with some listings lasting four or five weeks. Teaching includes industry-professional instructors, live question-and-answer sessions, personalized feedback, and a collaborative virtual classroom. The Character Creation for Film/Cinematics course offers assignment feedback, and students submitting 80% of assignments can receive a Certificate of Completion. Access terms vary: the homepage advertises lifetime access, while the How It Works page describes one year of course access followed by another year of classroom viewing. Prices range from $599 to $998; the listed full-payment plan costs $998, paid once.
Good
- More than 130 courses and curated learning tracks
- Covers concept art, game art, and VFX
- Includes personalized feedback and live Q&A
- Offers free portfolio reviews and course recommendations
- Students can learn from anywhere with stable internet
Watch out
- No free plan
- Offline access is not available
- Refund eligibility and fees depend on course timing
- Course access terms vary by page
Who it suits
CGMA suits high schoolers, hobbyists, young creatives seeking alternatives to traditional art school, and seasoned professionals. It fits learners seeking structured digital-art courses with instructor feedback and live sessions.
Verdict
CGMA offers a broad web-based catalog with live instruction, feedback, and specialized digital-art subjects. Buyers should review each course’s access terms and refund conditions before enrolling.
Plans and prices
From CGMA's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Character Creation for Film/Cinematics — One-year Access | $69 a year | One-year access; page does not specify included content · One-year access |
| Character Creation for Film/Cinematics — 3x Payments | $332.67, paid once | Course enrollment · personalized assignment feedback · lifetime access to course content · 3 payments of $332.67; page does not state payment interval |
| Character Creation for Film/Cinematics — 2x Payments | $499, paid once | Course enrollment · personalized assignment feedback · lifetime access to course content · 2 payments of $499; page does not state payment interval |
| Character Creation for Film/Cinematics — Full payment | $998, paid once | Course enrollment · personalized assignment feedback · lifetime access to course content · Full payment |
The facts
Each one read from CGMA's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Account security
- Its privacy policy says account passwords are encrypted and personal information is stored on a secure server accessible to selected personnel and contractors by password.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Admissions support
- CGMA offers help with admissions questions, portfolio reviews, and course recommendations.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Certificate
- The course page says students can receive a Certificate of Completion after turning in 80% of course assignments.checked 9 Oct 2001
- CGMA+
- CGMA+ is described as a companion add-on with over 70 standalone workshops and more than 250 hours of content outside the core program.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Course access
- The course page says students get lifetime access to its lectures, live Q&As, and feedback sessions.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Course catalog
- The site lists more than 130 courses and curated learning tracks.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Course duration
- CGMA says courses generally run six to ten weeks, with durations varying by course.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Course length
- The catalog lists courses with durations including four, five, eight, nine, and ten weeks.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Course topics
- Its course catalog includes subjects such as character design, environment design, drawing, compositing and lighting, Houdini/FX, and rigging.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Enrollment
- Students enroll during term registration periods by choosing courses, adding them to the cart, and completing checkout.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Feedback
- The Character Creation for Film/Cinematics course offers personalized feedback on assignments from industry professionals.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Instruction
- The academy advertises industry-professional instructors, personalized feedback, live Q&A, and a collaborative virtual classroom.checked 8 Oct 2001
- International access
- CGMA says students can take courses from anywhere in the world with a stable internet connection and do not need a visa.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Payment
- CGMA says tuition can be split into up to four installments during the first two weeks of registration, and lists PayPal, credit card, and installment options at checkout.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Personal information
- CGMA says it does not sell, trade, or rent personally identifiable information, though service providers and partners may process it to operate the site and deliver services.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Portfolio reviews
- The academy offers free portfolio reviews and course recommendations based on a student's work and goals.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Privacy limitation
- CGMA's privacy policy says internet transmissions cannot be guaranteed fully secure and data exchanged with the site may be viewed or tampered with in transit.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Privacy policy date
- The privacy policy states it was last modified on January 27, 2023.checked 9 Oct 2001
- Refund limits
- CGMA generally does not refund courses; eligibility and cancellation fees depend on course length and when a request is made.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Subjects
- Its courses cover Concept Art, Game Art, and VFX, including topics such as character design, drawing, compositing, Houdini/FX, and rigging.checked 8 Oct 2001
- Support
- The site offers admissions help, a contact form, email support, and appointments with advisors.checked 8 Oct 2001
- What it is
- CGMA describes itself as an online academy for digital art education.checked 8 Oct 2001
- What it offers
- CGMA provides online digital art education through courses in concept art, game art, and VFX.checked 9 Oct 2001
Money
- Price range
- The FAQ states that course prices range from $599 to $998 and directs students to individual course pages for exact pricing.checked 8 Oct 2001
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