Turn your passion into skills

Specialized education in video games and visual arts

The Rookies Certified School

The Academy

At ARC, we empower creative individuals to develop their skills and enter the world of creative industries while working alongside professionals and building their own portfolios.

Experience: Founded in 2019, 1000+ artists trained. The Academy is a trusted name in Game Art & Design education.

Recognition: Developed with industry professionals, our programs reflect the current industry’s demands.

Professional preparation: Training takes place in modernly equipped rooms with specialized software and hardware that meets industry standards.

Practical focus: Training emphasizes portfolio building, real-world projects, and mentorship.

Experience

Recognition

Professional Preparation

Practical Focus

Types of Education

Preliminary Programs

Foundation programs that prepare aspiring artists for professional careers in games and visual arts. These online programs build essential skills in traditional and digital art techniques.

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Distance Learning Programs

Professional 18-month program designed for artists seeking comprehensive game art education. Master both 2D concept art and 3D modeling while studying remotely with industry professionals.

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On-Campus Programs

Intensive two-year specializations in games and visual arts held at our campus. Choose between Concept Art, 3D Art, Game Design and Visual Arts with hands-on learning and collaborative projects.

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Preliminary Programs

Foundations in Digital Arts

5 months
Preliminary course
Online

This program combines traditional art (anatomy, perspective, composition and color theory) with digital techniques in Adobe Photoshop and Blender. It is an ideal preparation for aspiring artists who want to build a strong foundation before specializing.

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Foundations in Game Art and Design

5 months
Preliminary course
Online

An introductory program covering the core principles of game development. Learn how to create compelling worlds and characters, and discover how levels, narratives and art shape the successful gaming experience.

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Foundations in 2D Animation

5 месеца
Preliminary course
Online

Bring your drawings to life and learn the magic of animation. Transform static images into stories filled with movement and emotion.

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Foundations in 3D Modeling

5 months
Preliminary course
Online

This program guides you through the essentials of 3D modeling, from navigating 3D space to building and refining objects in Blender. You will explore modeling, sculpting, texturing, and rendering, making it a perfect first step for beginners wanting a structured and practical introduction to the world of 3D.

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Specialized Programs

If you already master the basics and have knowledge, you can delve deeper into a specialization of your choice and develop skills that will prepare you for work in the creative industries. Choose between on-campus and distance learning.

Visual Arts

2 years
On-campus

Immerse yourself in the process of creating the story, characters, levels and mechanics of the game.

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Game Design

2 years
On-campus

Learn the core principles of game development, including gameplay mechanics, level design and balance. Develop your skills by creating your own game concept.

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Concept Art

2 years
On-campus

Develop skills in character, environment, and prop design through digital drawing and visual storytelling. Learn the techniques for creating complex concept art projects.

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3D Art

2 years
On-campus

Gain expertise in the entire 3D pipeline, from modeling to texturing. Work with industry-standard softwares like Blender and Maya to build a professional 3D portfolio.

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Game Art

18 months
Online

For those who already have basic knowledge and skills in digital art, the specialized Game Art program offers in-depth development of skills necessary for successful realization in the game industry.

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Lecturers

Develop your skills with speakers who are active professionals and working in the industry. You’ll receive personalized feedback and guidance based on real-world experience in game development and creative projects.

All lecturers

Alexandre Lainé Studio Lead Game Designer

Anthony Christov Co-founder, ARC Academy

Evgeny Tenev Lead Game Producer

Borislav Bogdanov Art Director

Nikolay Dimitrov Тechnical Director, Gameloft Sofia

Milen Ivanov Distance Learning Program Director

Anatoli Bovyanski 2D Artist at Dreamshot

Antoaneta Nikolova Character Artist, 3D Artist

Beata Smalgren Animation/Visual Effects

Boyan Spassov Lead Game Developer

Dilyan Nedelchev Concept Artist

Dimitar Dimitrov Producer, director, artist, animator

Emil Sergiev 3D Artist

Georgi Chunev Lead 3D Graphics Programmer

Hristiyan Hristov Freelance 2D /3D artist

Ivan Atanasov Game Designer

Ivan Koritarev Concept Artist

Ivan Spassov 3D Artist, Snapshot Games

Jean-Paul Karam Game Design

Alexander Trayanov Level Designer

Jakub Kaźmierczak Composition and Perspective

Alexander Nasonov Videogames Producer, iTales VR

Anton Markov CGI Artist

Bilyana Stremska Life drawing and gesture sketching

Elliot ‘Yun’ Egron Game Designer, Writer, Sound Manager, Sound Direction, Programmer, Localization Manager

Kameliya Minkova Senior Character Designer

Lyubomir Dinekov Lead Level Designer, Mission Director

Nikolay Stanchev Senior Technical Artist, UPP a.s.

Petar Atanasov 3D Artist, Chase A Cloud

Plamen Kokanov Senior Programmer

Radoslav Koynov Staff UX Designer, Fortis Games

Rossen Cholakov Lead Game Designer, Snapshot Games

Stefan Vassilev Senior Gameplay Programmer, Bloober Team

Veselina Davidkova 3D Environment Artist and Illustrator

Vlad Gheneli Concept Artist / Illustrator

Vladimir Poleganov Writer, Translator and Screenwriter

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Game Lab

Explore the final projects of ARC Academy students — video games created during their last semester, Game Lab.
Follow how their ideas come to life through hands-on learning and discover the games developed by different graduating classes of the Academy.

All projects

Threads Of Insanity

Saviours Of Axabras

Candy Chaos

Yunache

Mesozoic Mayhem

Actia

Chainer

CAIM

All projects

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