CG Bugs industry relations and education team can collaborate directly with the heads of departments within your company to develop and implement personalized visual effects workforce training programs anywhere in the world. We are dedicated to creating custom-tailored education solutions that cater to the specific needs of your workplace, ensuring that the training is aligned with industry standards. Whether you aim to enhance your team’s skills or address specific challenges, CG Bugs is committed to delivering effective and tailored visual effects education for your workforce.

Subsidized and cost-free classes are available at CG Bugs for eligible employees in the entertainment industry. CG Bugs is an approved school for both the Employment Training Panel (ETP) and Contract Services Administration Training Trust Fund (CSATF) funding options. If you are uncertain about your eligibility, feel free to inquire – we’re here to help you navigate the process and determine if you qualify for these opportunities.

Subsidized and cost-free classes are available at CG Bugs for eligible employees in the entertainment industry. CG Bugs is an approved school for Employment Training Panel (ETP) funding, and if you’re unsure about your eligibility, simply reach out to us!

For any inquiries, please contact our Office of Industry Outreach and Development: [email protected] or call our office at +91 773 770 7710.

All Costs 100% Covered Through the Employment Training Panel (ETP), a state agency supporting key California industries, including entertainment and multimedia, approved companies can provide their employees with fully covered training opportunities at CG Bugs. This includes on-campus and online courses, studio lab time, learning resources, and more!

Learn New Skills and Toolsets Applicable to Your Career All our classes, including online courses and those scheduled during evenings and weekends, are available through the ETP program.

Topics covered:

• Modeling & Sculpting
• Texturing & Shading
• Lighting & Rendering
• Visual Effects Tools & Techniques
• Rigging
• Animation
• Dynamic Effects
• Scripting & Programming
• Compositing & Motion Graphics
• Matte Painting
• Games Tools & Techniques

Take Courses Covering the Latest Software CG Bugs adapts its curriculum to industry needs, with instructors who are working artists familiar with the latest software used in the field.

Software included:

• Houdini
• ZBrush
• Nuke
• Photoshop
• Adobe After Effects
• Vray
• Mari
• Substance Painter & Designer
• Marmoset Toolbag
• Unreal Engine
• Redshift

Gain Access to CG Bugs’ Learning Resources and Educators In addition to learning from top industry artists, CG Bugs students have access to various learning resources, including our on-site library designed for our students and visiting artists.

ETP Eligibility California employers with two or more full-time employees are eligible to apply for ETP funds. For more details on the application process, consult with our Outreach and Development Department.

CG Bugs can provide ETP-funded classes to employers and studios in the entertainment industry, including fields such as film, television, animation, video game development, visual effects, post-production, VR/AR, advertising, public relations agencies, and themed entertainment.

If you’re unsure about the eligibility of your industry field, please feel free to inquire with our Outreach and Development Department.

Take Subsidized Classes @ CG Bugs If you’re a member of a local entertainment industry-related union, you may be eligible to take subsidized classes at CG Bugs. The Contract Services Administration Training Trust Fund (CSATTF) reimburses qualified members up to two-thirds of the cost of approved classes.

For any inquiries, please contact our Office of Industry Outreach and Development: [email protected] or call our office at +91 773 770 7710.