INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS
INDIVIDUAL WORKSHOPS
WORLD-BUILDING WORKSHOP.
This intensive 3-week workshop equips participants with essential worldbuilding skills in Unreal Engine, covering terrain sculpting, material painting, procedural tools, optimization, and dynamic lighting. Attendees will harness cutting-edge technologies like Nanite and Lumen for high-fidelity visuals while designing and optimizing expansive digital landscapes. Designed for game developers, environment artists, filmmakers, and architects, the course provides hands-on experience using industry-standard tools such as Quixel Megascans and SpeedTree. A basic understanding of Unreal Engine is recommended.
Duration: 3 - Week
WORLD-BUILDING WORKSHOP.
This intensive 3-week workshop equips participants with essential worldbuilding skills in Unreal Engine, covering terrain sculpting, material painting, procedural tools, optimization, and dynamic lighting. Attendees will harness cutting-edge technologies like Nanite and Lumen for high-fidelity visuals while designing and optimizing expansive digital landscapes. Designed for game developers, environment artists, filmmakers, and architects, the course provides hands-on experience using industry-standard tools such as Quixel Megascans and SpeedTree. A basic understanding of Unreal Engine is recommended.
Duration: 3 - Week
METAHUMAN WORKSHOP.
This one-week MetaHuman workshop in Unreal Engine guides participants through character creation, customization, animation, and real-time integration. Starting with MetaHuman Creator, they will design and import high-quality digital humans into Unreal Engine, progressing to rigging, motion capture, and animation techniques using tools like Live Link and Control Rig. Mid-week, they will refine facial expressions, body animations, and cinematic sequences with Unreal’s Sequencer and Animation Blueprints. The final sessions focus on virtual production, AI-driven interactivity, and real-time rendering, culminating in a capstone project where participants create an interactive or cinematic scene with MetaHumans. Ideal for game developers, filmmakers, and digital artists, this workshop provides essential skills for next-gen character development.
Duration: 1 - Week
METAHUMAN WORKSHOP.
This one-week MetaHuman workshop in Unreal Engine guides participants through character creation, customization, animation, and real-time integration. Starting with MetaHuman Creator, they will design and import high-quality digital humans into Unreal Engine, progressing to rigging, motion capture, and animation techniques using tools like Live Link and Control Rig. Mid-week, they will refine facial expressions, body animations, and cinematic sequences with Unreal’s Sequencer and Animation Blueprints. The final sessions focus on virtual production, AI-driven interactivity, and real-time rendering, culminating in a capstone project where participants create an interactive or cinematic scene with MetaHumans. Ideal for game developers, filmmakers, and digital artists, this workshop provides essential skills for next-gen character development.
Duration: 1 - Week
REALTIME VFX WORKSHOP.
This intensive 3-week workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of real-time VFX in Unreal Engine, covering fundamental techniques, advanced effects, and industry best practices. Participants will explore materials, shaders, and Niagara particle systems, progressing to complex effects like explosions, fluid simulations, and interactive gameplay-driven VFX. They will also learn optimization techniques, advanced rendering, and cinematic sequencing. The workshop culminates in a final project where attendees create a portfolio-ready VFX sequence, equipping them with professional skills for gaming, film, and interactive media.
Duration: 3 - Week
REALTIME VFX WORKSHOP.
This intensive 3-week workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of real-time VFX in Unreal Engine, covering fundamental techniques, advanced effects, and industry best practices. Participants will explore materials, shaders, and Niagara particle systems, progressing to complex effects like explosions, fluid simulations, and interactive gameplay-driven VFX. They will also learn optimization techniques, advanced rendering, and cinematic sequencing. The workshop culminates in a final project where attendees create a portfolio-ready VFX sequence, equipping them with professional skills for gaming, film, and interactive media.
Duration: 3 - Week
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
MAHMOUD ALKAWADRI
Founder of NOETA Academy, Mahmoud Alkawadri is a multilingual CGI/Realtime Artist, Architect, and Educator with 19+ years of experience across VFX, gaming, animation, and architectural visualization.
Trained in architecture (Damascus University, TU Berlin) and digital art (Arena Animation), he honed his VFX skills through a two-year mentorship with Emmy-winning artist Allan McKay. Mahmoud teaches 3D real-time, Unreal Engine, and AI. An Unreal Engine Authorized Instructor and curriculum designer, he also partners with Epic Games, Incas Training, and Vertex School, teaching animation, virtual production, game development, and archviz. He has provided professional training at Wave Academy, Indisoft, and Deutsche Welle.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
MAHMOUD ALKAWADRI
Founder of NOETA Academy, Mahmoud Alkawadri is a multilingual CGI/Realtime Artist, Architect, and Educator with 19+ years of experience across VFX, gaming, animation, and architectural visualization.
Trained in architecture (Damascus University, TU Berlin) and digital art (Arena Animation), he honed his VFX skills through a two-year mentorship with Emmy-winning artist Allan McKay. Mahmoud teaches 3D real-time, Unreal Engine, and AI. An Unreal Engine Authorized Instructor and curriculum designer, he also partners with Epic Games, Incas Training, and Vertex School, teaching animation, virtual production, game development, and archviz. He has provided professional training at Wave Academy, Indisoft, and Deutsche Welle.
FAQ
Can an Advisor help me choose courses based on my goals?
Yes! Students interested in taking courses, may benefit from a conversation with an Admissions Advisor. Advisors can help you choose courses that are designed to meet your specific goals, taking into consideration your current skill level, weekly schedule, timeline, and budget. If you'd like help choosing courses, please contact us.
How long is each class session?
Each class session is scheduled within a 2-hour block. A class will typically consist of homework review, a short Q&A session, and lecture.
How long is the course term?
Courses will generally span 24 weeks in length, meeting twice per week on a scheduled day and time. Some courses may be offered in a variety of schedule formats. Please check the course schedule for course schedule information.
Will I be able to work while attending NOETA?
Due to the advanced nature of our curriculum and high volume of coursework, it is recommended that full-time students focus primarily on their studies while attending.
Do I receive grades for the classes? Will I be required to do homework?
Yes. NOETA’s courses are High-level, for-credit classes. These courses include classwork, homework, and grades.
How much time can I expect to devote to a class?
You should expect to spend 9 to 10 hours a week on online-class coursework and homework, per class.
What happens if I miss a class?
If you are unable to attend a class session, simply notify your instructor. Absences may not exceed 30% of the total course time. Students who do not maintain 70% attendance may receive an unsatisfactory grade.
May I film or audio record instructor lectures in class?
NOETA is sensitive to the fact that a great deal of information is given in course lectures. Students are encouraged to audio record lectures with instructor permission only, but please note that students must not film lectures, either with a camera or their cell phones, under any circumstances.
FAQ
Can an Advisor help me choose courses based on my goals?
Yes! Students interested in taking courses, may benefit from a conversation with an Admissions Advisor. Advisors can help you choose courses that are designed to meet your specific goals, taking into consideration your current skill level, weekly schedule, timeline, and budget. If you'd like help choosing courses, please contact us.
How long is each class session?
Each class session is scheduled within a 2-hour block. A class will typically consist of homework review, a short Q&A session, and lecture.
How long is the course term?
Courses will generally span 24 weeks in length, meeting twice per week on a scheduled day and time. Some courses may be offered in a variety of schedule formats. Please check the course schedule for course schedule information.
Will I be able to work while attending NOETA?
Due to the advanced nature of our curriculum and high volume of coursework, it is recommended that full-time students focus primarily on their studies while attending.
Do I receive grades for the classes? Will I be required to do homework?
Yes. NOETA’s courses are High-level, for-credit classes. These courses include classwork, homework, and grades.
How much time can I expect to devote to a class?
You should expect to spend 9 to 10 hours a week on online-class coursework and homework, per class.
What happens if I miss a class?
If you are unable to attend a class session, simply notify your instructor. Absences may not exceed 30% of the total course time. Students who do not maintain 70% attendance may receive an unsatisfactory grade.
May I film or audio record instructor lectures in class?
NOETA is sensitive to the fact that a great deal of information is given in course lectures. Students are encouraged to audio record lectures with instructor permission only, but please note that students must not film lectures, either with a camera or their cell phones, under any circumstances.
