Who we are
Visual Magic is an education company offering vocational programs focused on film, commercials and gaming. We specialize in training VFX artists for careers in mainly gaming and film industries.
What makes us unique
Visual Magic stands out because it combines hands-on, industry-aligned training with direct connections to leading gaming and VFX companies. Students work on real-world projects, use professional-grade tools like Houdini, Maya, Nuke, and Unreal Engine, and complete a 6-month industry internship, giving them practical experience that directly prepares them for careers in gaming and film.
      
     
What we do
What are our services
Visual Magic trains the next generation of VFX artists for gaming and film. 🎮🎬 Students get hands-on experience with industry tools, work on real-world projects, and complete a 6-month internship, all while learning directly from top studios like Goodbye Kansas and Important Looking Pirates. 🚀✨
What is our role in the community
Visual Magic addresses several key challenges in the gaming and film industries while benefiting society more broadly:
- Bridging the skills gap: The gaming and VFX industries often face a shortage of highly trained artists. Visual Magic equips students with industry-ready skills, ensuring companies have talent that can hit the ground running.
- Fostering innovation in creative industries: By teaching cutting-edge tools like Houdini, Unreal Engine, and Nuke, they help advance the quality and creativity of games and films, pushing the entire industry forward.
- Creating career opportunities: Students gain practical experience and internships, helping them secure jobs in high-growth, global industries. This supports economic development and empowers young creatives.
- Promoting global collaboration: Programs like the Borderless Game Academy connect students internationally, encouraging cultural exchange and collaboration, which strengthens the global creative community.
- Inspiring the next generation of storytellers: By combining technical skill with artistic development, they help students express stories visually, enriching culture and media for society at large.
Our story
When and why we were founded
Founded in 2020, VFX Education is part of Skellefteå YH and has grown into a recognized hub for creative training in visual effects. The program was originally conceived in collaboration with Goodbye Kansas, a leading studio in the industry. Today, while owned and operated independently, we maintain a strong and close partnership with Goodbye Kansas — sharing systems, workflows, and industry connections that ensure our students learn in a professional, real-world environment.
Our mission is to equip the next generation of VFX artists with the skills, tools, and industry insight needed to thrive in one of the world’s most exciting creative fields.
Our mission and vision
Mission
To provide hands-on, industry-aligned education that bridges the skills gap in the gaming and film industries, equips students with cutting-edge tools and real-world experience, and fosters innovation, creativity, and global collaboration.Â
Vision
To be the leading global hub for training creative talent, empowering the next generation of VFX artists to shape the future of gaming and film.Â
Our values
Excellence & Quality
To train students at a high level, creating work that meets industry standards, and continuously raising the bar.
Real-World Relevance/Practicality
Putting students into real studio-style environments; working on actual productions or realistic workflows; teaching software and methods that are used in the industry.
Passion & Ambition
A drive to do creative work, to grow, to be better, to push what’s possible.
Collaboration & Industry Connections
Working closely with companies, guest lecturers, and professional artists. Building ties with the industry so students are prepared and connected.
Innovation / Creativity
Embracing new tools, techniques, creative storytelling and new pipelines or software workflows that prepares the students for the fast moving industry.
Transparency & Integrity
Though not spelled out as much, most educational institutions that emphasise real training, defined workflows, honesty in assessment, tend to have integrity and transparency as values.
Global Sparks
Collaboration across cultures fuels creativity and innovation.
Our team
Richard has a background spanning multiple areas of game development and project management. He has been running companies since 2015 and has been with Visual Magic since its inception, initially consulting on the studio’s first 3D course. In 2021, he joined full-time and led the transformation of the program into the comprehensive curriculum it is today.
Robert Ringholm is a dedicated VFX educator and compositor with expertise in procedural workflows and innovative problem-solving. He is committed to fostering growth – both his own and that of his students – through a deep passion for teaching and mentoring. Renowned for his clear, approachable style, Robert excels at guiding others through the complexities of visual effects, helping them develop both technical proficiency and creative confidence.
Erik is a technical animator, motion capture specialist, and software developer with a strong passion for research, development, and emerging technologies. He thrives on exploring innovative solutions and staying at the forefront of IT advancements, while actively sharing knowledge and continuously expanding his own expertise.
Why choose us?
Choosing Visual Magic means stepping into a world where creativity meets industry expertise. You don’t just learn tools like Houdini, Unreal Engine, Maya, and Nuke, you bring ideas to life through real projects and a 6-month internship with top studios like Goodbye Kansas and Important Looking Pirates. Here, you grow as an artist and a storyteller, gain a global perspective, and join a community that’s shaping the future of gaming and film. The lectures are designed to ignite your imagination, sharpen your skills, and launch your career in the most competitive creative industries.