Pixel Art Courses and Certifications

Unity 2D Pixel Art Tower Defense Game Tutorial - Complete Development from Scratch

Master Unity 2D game development by building a complete pixel art tower defense game from scratch with enemies, towers, UI systems, and multiple levels.

• freeCodeCamp
• 9 hours 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Unity

2D Lighting for Pixel Art

Master 2D lighting techniques in Unity to create stunning pixel art games with optimized visual effects and atmospheric scenes.

• Unity Learn
• On-Demand
• Free Certificate

Skillademia

Digital Art Courses - Pixel Art, Procreate, Blender, Character Design, and AI Art Generation

Master pixel art, Procreate, Blender 3D, character design, and AI art generation through comprehensive beginner-friendly tutorials covering digital illustration, game development, and graphic design.

• YouTube
• 1 day 22 hours 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Confreaks

Algorithmically Generated Flower Beds - Creating Patterns Inspired by Polychrome Textiles

Discover how to create digital flowerbed patterns inspired by polychrome textile techniques, blending coding and artistic principles for unique pixel art designs.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GDC

High Resolution Pixel Art and Animation

Explore high-resolution pixel art creation and animation techniques for game development, focusing on fluid motion, design principles, and practical tips from an industry expert.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Albert Bozesan

How to Make Pixel Perfect Art with AI - Stable Diffusion Tutorial 2022

Learn to create pixel-perfect art using AI with Stable Diffusion. Covers techniques for buildings, people, textures, and items in popular game styles like Pokémon and Animal Crossing.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GDC

Skill-Building Series - Pixel Art and Animation in the Hi-Bit Age

Explore techniques and best practices for pixel art and animation in modern games, including innovative tools and contemporary applications of this classic art style.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Unreal Engine

Beyond Authentic Pixel Art in Unreal Engine - Unreal Fest Europe 2019

Discover modern rendering techniques for enhancing pixel art in Unreal Engine while maintaining authenticity. Learn from "The Siege and the Sandfox" examples.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

School of Motion

How I Used Rive to Build a Punchy Pixel Art Character for My Website

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Master Rive animation by building an interactive pixel art character with mouse tracking, click responses, state machines, and advanced behaviors for portfolio websites.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

JSConf

Literally Everything Is Pixel Art

Explore the fascinating world of pixel art and its surprising prevalence in digital media, from retro games to modern design applications.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

CG Cookie

Create 8-Bit Pixel Art with Grease Pencil in Blender

Learn to create nostalgic 8-bit pixel art using Blender's Grease Pencil tool. Explore techniques for crafting retro-style graphics and bring your pixelated visions to life in this unique digital art tutorial.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Art with Flo

You Can Draw This Pixel Art in Procreate - Step by Step Procreate Tutorial

Step-by-step guide to creating charming pixel art fox illustration in Procreate. Learn essential techniques, from grid setup to shading, perfect for beginners exploring digital art on iPad.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

JSConf

Pixel Art and Complex Systems

Explore pixel art creation and complex systems using JavaScript and DOM. Learn techniques for rendering, animating, and transforming pixels into autonomous agents, with insights on HD video rendering.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

SouthernShotty

EASY 3D Pixel Art Texture Generator in Blender

Create 3D pixel art textures in Blender using modifiers and shaders. Transform high-res images into crisp, eye-catching pixel art while maintaining 3D depth and appeal for enhanced artistic expression.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Elaine

Pixel Art to Semi Realistic Digital Art - Live Drawing in IbisPaint

Discover how to transform pixel art into semi-realistic digital art through a live drawing demonstration using IbisPaint X.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video