CELONTIVA

PIXEL ART FOR INDIE GAMES

Create stunning pixel graphics, animations, and textures for retro-style games

Pixel Heart
Game Controller
Pixel Star
Pixel Sword
Pixel Arrow
Pixel Coin

About The Course

Our Pixel Art for Indie Games course is designed for artists, indie developers, and designers who want to master the art of creating stunning pixel graphics for retro-style games.

  • Duration: 4-6 weeks of intensive training
  • Format: Online with live sessions and practical assignments
  • Ideal for: Artists, indie developers, and designers
  • Prerequisites: Basic computer skills, no prior art experience required

What You'll Learn

Design Fundamentals

Pixel Art Fundamentals

Master the basics of pixel art, including color theory, dithering techniques, and creating clean pixel lines.

Animation

Character Animation

Create fluid character animations including walk cycles, attacks, and special moves for your game characters.

Environment Design

Environment Design

Design immersive game environments, tilesets, and background elements that bring your game worlds to life.

UI Elements

UI Elements & Icons

Create intuitive user interface elements, health bars, menus, and icons that match your game's aesthetic.

Special Effects

Special Effects

Design eye-catching special effects like explosions, magic spells, and environmental effects for your games.

Workflow

Game Integration

Learn how to prepare and export your pixel art assets for integration into popular game engines.

Course Curriculum

1

Week 1: Foundations of Pixel Art

  • Introduction to pixel art history and aesthetics
  • Color theory and palette creation
  • Basic shapes and pixel techniques
  • Creating your first character sprite
2

Week 2: Character Design & Animation

  • Character design principles for pixel art
  • Creating character animations and sprites
  • Walk cycles and movement animations
  • Combat and action animations
3

Week 3: Environment & Tileset Design

  • Tileset creation fundamentals
  • Designing seamless patterns and textures
  • Creating environmental elements
  • Background parallax and depth techniques
4

Week 4: UI, Effects & Game Integration

  • UI elements and menu design
  • Creating special effects and animations
  • Preparing assets for game engines
  • Final project: Complete game asset package

Tools & Software

Aseprite

Aseprite

The industry-standard pixel art and animation tool. Perfect for creating sprites, animations, and tilesets.

Sprites Animation
PyxelEdit

PyxelEdit

Specialized tool for creating tilesets and level designs with powerful tilemap editing features.

Tilesets Level Design
Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop

Industry-standard image editing software with powerful pixel art capabilities and extensive plugin support.

Advanced Editing Effects
Unity

Unity

Popular game engine for implementing your pixel art assets and bringing your games to life.

Game Engine Integration
GameMaker Studio

GameMaker Studio

Beginner-friendly game engine that's perfect for 2D games and pixel art integration.

2D Games Rapid Development
Graphics Tablet

Graphics Tablet

While not required, a graphics tablet can enhance your pixel art workflow and precision.

Hardware Optional

Projects You'll Create

Character Sprite Sheet

Design a complete character with walking, jumping, and attack animations ready for game implementation.

Week 2 16 frames

Game Environment Tileset

Create a complete tileset for a game level including terrain, obstacles, and interactive elements.

Week 3 64+ tiles

UI & Icon Set

Design a complete user interface including health bars, menus, buttons, and game icons.

Week 4 30+ elements

Special Effects Animation

Create a set of special effects animations including explosions, magic spells, and environmental effects.

Week 4 8+ effects

Career Opportunities

Indie Developer

Indie Game Developer

Create your own indie games with professional-quality pixel art assets that stand out in the market.

$45,000 - $80,000

Game Artist

Game Artist

Work with game studios to create pixel art assets, characters, environments, and animations.

$50,000 - $90,000

Freelancer

Freelance Pixel Artist

Offer your pixel art services to clients worldwide, building a diverse portfolio of projects.

$25 - $75 per hour

Course Pricing

Basic

Self-Paced

$299
  • Full course access
  • Course materials
  • Community forum access
  • 3 months access
  • Live sessions
  • Project feedback
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Popular

Standard

$499
  • Full course access
  • Course materials
  • Community forum access
  • 6 months access
  • Weekly live sessions
  • Project feedback
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Premium

Professional

$799
  • Full course access
  • Course materials
  • Community forum access
  • Lifetime access
  • Weekly live sessions
  • Personal project feedback
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Industry Partners

Devolver Digital
Chucklefish
Motion Twin
Team17
Yacht Club Games
Raw Fury
Adult Swim Games
Humble Games

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need prior art experience?

No prior art experience is required! Our course is designed for beginners and experienced artists alike. We'll teach you all the fundamentals you need to create amazing pixel art.

What software will I need?

We recommend Aseprite for most of the course work, but we'll also cover alternatives like PyxelEdit, Photoshop, and free options like Piskel. Software requirements will be provided before the course begins.

How much time should I commit each week?

We recommend dedicating 8-10 hours per week to get the most out of the course. This includes watching lessons, completing exercises, and working on your projects.

Will I be able to create professional-quality assets?

By the end of the course, you'll have the skills to create professional-quality pixel art assets for games, including characters, animations, environments, and UI elements.

Can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied?

Yes, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with the course. Simply contact our support team within 14 days of your purchase for a full refund.

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Contact Us

Our Information

Location

Address

1 Orpha Hill West Joy, WA 2679

Phone

Phone

+61 3 9840 9381