The Career Center
Character Modeling for Next Gen Games
January 22nd, 2022 | Online | 10PM-12AM PST
Learn what is needed to be a good character artist, and receive an overview on how to sculpt digital characters, the various processes & techniques by using Zbrush for video games, movies, or collectibles in this introductory workshop.
The Career Center
Character Modeling for Next Gen Games
January 22nd, 2022 | Online | 10PM-12AM PST
Learn what is needed to be a good character artist, and receive an overview on how to sculpt digital characters, the various processes & techniques by using Zbrush for video games, movies, or collectibles in this introductory workshop.
The Career Center
Character Modeling for Next Gen Games
January 22nd, 2022 | Online | 10PM-12AM PST
Learn what is needed to be a good character artist, and receive an overview on how to sculpt digital characters, the various processes & techniques by using Zbrush for video games, movies, or collectibles in this introductory workshop.
Crews & Hubs
A Crew is a small team of members supported by two trained Guides. When you join the program, you’ll either find a crew in your nearest Hub or decide to start one of your own. You can also participate solo if that’s the path that fits you best.
Who Can Be A Crew Member?
Crew Members are emerging adults ages 18–29 who are continuing their education or just beginning their post-college chapter, including:
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Students enrolled in college* as degree-seeking candidates
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Students on a temporary gap who intend to return to finish their degree
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Graduates holding a degree from a college*
College students aged 16-17 may join a crew, however high school students who are dual-enrolled in college courses but have not graduated from high school are not yet eligible.
Older adults 30+ may become a new Crew Member if they are currently enrolled in their first undergraduate degree program and stay eligible up to 2 years after graduation.
*College includes any form of tertiary education, such as trade schools, tribal colleges, and seminaries, at institutions that lead to a credential and are eligible for federal aid.
Who Can Be A Crew Guide?
Crew Guides are active mentors who attend meetings, support your progress, and sign off on quests. Guides can come from many different backgrounds:
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Any EGD member who has achieved Fellowship and is 23+
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Industry professionals or college faculty/staff who are 25+
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Parents, relatives, alumni, and other community leaders who are 30+
You may notice that some people—especially those between ages 23–29—are eligible to be both Crew Members and Crew Guides. Guides must always be at least four years older than the members they support, but it’s completely normal to hold both roles at once.
Starting a Crew or Hub
Each Hub can have up to 25 crews. If your Hub hasn’t reached its crew limit, or you don't have a nearby Hub, you can form a brand-new one. Starting a crew is simple: gather at least 6 crew members and 2 crew guides who are excited to begin this journey together.
Once you have your members and guides, it’s time for one of the most fun moments—picking your crew name and number. There are 25 crew identities to choose from, each with its own meaning, history, and legacy.
What If I Don’t Have a Hub?
Members without a nearby Hub, or those who prefer to walk their own unique path, are placed in #99 Solus Sequens. You may journey solo, but you’ll never journey alone.
The End of the Journey (And the Path That Continues)
Every journey has milestones—and graduation is one of the biggest. But in this program, graduation does not mean your time is over. Many members stay active well after completing their degree, continuing their stages, quests, awards, and leadership work until age 30. Your journey ends only when you reach its endpoint, not when your school does.
Graduating From Your Degree Program
When you graduate from college, you reach a milestone worth celebrating, but your membership continues. You’ll be celebrated at your Hub or at a national event, depending on the year. This moment honors your growth, your service, and the legacy you leave behind in your crew. You may still:
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Advance through stages
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Complete Tyro, Practitioner, or Fellow in either track
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Work on quests and awards
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Participate in crews, hubs, trips, and national events
For many members, post-grad years are some of the most productive and transformative in their journey. Some even begin or complete their Fellowship after graduation. Others continue to take on leadership or community roles.
Aging Out at 30
The only true “end” of your time as a Crew Member is when you turn 30, the upper limit of our emerging-adult age range. Until that day, you remain fully eligible to participate, regardless of your school enrollment status.
Any currently enrolled undergraduate students over the age of 29 who have not completed their degrees continue to be eligible until 2 years after graduation.
Continuing Your Journey as an Alumni Member
Even after aging out at 30, your connection doesn’t end. You join a national alumni network that stays engaged through:
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Gatherings, conferences, and special events
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Alumni mentorship networks
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Volunteering at Hubs or national programs
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Supporting or leading service and community projects
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Retreats, summits, and alumni-only experiences
The program may guide you through your emerging adulthood, but its influence reaches far beyond. As a certain Hylian once said: no matter where you go in life, there’s always something waiting for you.
