Elevating dreamers to professionals

Start your adventure in the game industry.
Our 2-Year Programs Join Open Doors

Early Admission

Apply for one of our Programs and benefit from our Early Admission period.

Depending on the Program you choose you can get:

  • Discount on your tuition fees
  • Free two-course module at ARC Online
  • Career workshop
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Why ARC Academy

80% of our successful graduates start their careers in the gaming and creative industries.

ARC Academy is a place where students gain valuable knowledge and skills, build new connections, learn from proven professionals in game studios, and develop their portfolios.

On-campus

Study in modern classrooms on our campus, surrounded by an inspiring creative environment

Online

Learn online and develop your skills from anywhere in the world

Students

280 students / 189 graduates / 91 currently enrolled 

Lectures

36 professionals from the game and film industries, 27% of whom are alumni.

Partners

Over 30 international game and film studios

Game lab

6 game projects done.

Choose your path

Start your career in the game and creative industries

Education at ARC Academy is a two-year, hands-on program designed to meet industry standards. You will acquire the knowledge and skills needed for future professions in three areas: Game Design, Concept Art or 3D Art.

2-year programs

Unlock your creativity

ARC Online is an educational platform that offers you the chance to gain new knowledge and develop your skills in creative fields, digital and 3D art and animation.

Online Courses

Create in an artistic environment, make friends, and have fun

ARC Summer offers one-week creative academies for high school students (grades 8-12) who are interested in video games, art and digital drawing. Participants learn basic knowledge, techniques and software, while also building new friendships.

Summer Academies

Preliminary program

Foundations in Digital Arts

  • 6 months
  • Preliminary course
  • Distance

This program provides fundamental knowledge and skills in traditional art, helping you to apply them to digital drawing. It’s a great starting point for those looking to build a portfolio and feel more confident in continuing their education in art programs.

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2-Year On-Campus or Distance Programs

At ARC Academy, we offer the opportunity to study in two formats—on-campus or online. Regardless of which format you choose, you will join a global network of professionals ready to prepare you for a successful career in the game and creative industries.

Game Design

  • 2 years
  • On-campus
  • Distance

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

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Concept Art

  • 2 years
  • On-campus
  • Distance

Dive into the creation of concepts for characters and environments.

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3D Art

  • 2 years
  • On-campus
  • Distance

Learn how to create three-dimensional images and animations.

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Game Programming

  • 2 years
  • On-campus

The program allows you to expand your programming knowledge and enter the universe of video game development.

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Apply now and start your gaming and creative career with ARC Academy!

Apply during Early Admission (until March 31) to take advantage of special opportunities for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Ready to take your education further? Head to our secure application process and submit an application for admission.

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Our Training Facilities

An environment created for you

We are located at the Elieff Center for Education and Culture, in partnership with the American University in Bulgaria (AUBG).

Explore Our Campus

Meet the Lecturers

Our lecturers are leading professionals from the game and creative industries, eager to share their know-how with the future creators of video games.

All lecturers

Alexander Trayanov Level Designer

Alexandre Lainé Studio Lead Game Designer

Anastasia Zheleva 2D Artist

Anatoli Bovyanski 2D Artist

Anthony Christov Co-founder, ARC Academy

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

George Brad Concept Аrtist

Georgi Chunev Lead 3D Graphics Programmer

Hristina Georgieva 2D Artist, Gameloft Bulgaria

Hristiyan Hristov Freelance 2D /3D artist

Ivan Atanasov Game Designer

Ivan Koritarev Concept Artist

Ivan Spassov 3D Artist, Snapshot Games

Ivo Yordanov

Jean-Paul Karam Game Design

Jakub Kaźmierczak Composition and Perspective

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Game Lab

ARC Academy students complete their studies with a practical project, developing a video game as a team. Each participant contributes with their acquired skills, taking on a role that aligns with their career goals—ranging from designers to 2D and 3D artists. Under the guidance of mentors, they create their first game by following the real workflow of an indie studio. This approach not only enhances their technical and creative abilities but also prepares them for the dynamics of the professional environment.

All projects

Candy Chaos – Class of 2024

Yunache – Game of Class 2024

Mesozoic Mayhem – Class 2023

Actia – Class 2023

Chainer – Class of 2022

CAIM – Class of 2020/2021

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Alumni stories

Thousands of students have gone through the ARC Academy experience. Here are a few of their stories.

All Stories

Mihail Ivanov

2D Concept Designer, Evolution Engineering Bulgaria

“I started working even before I graduated from the Academy, but the professionalism of the lecturers, the advice and knowledge they gave me during the training unlocked in me the desire to develop, learn and improve every day. With this attitude comes self-confidence and confidence in what you do and you show it when you apply for a job position. Everything else is a matter of a lot of work and a little luck.”

Teodor Kalamov

Concept Artist, Haemimont Games

“Our tutors were professionals with experience in the field and they introduced me to the expectations and realities of the industry. I was kind of armed with the knowledge to figure out how to prepare and what to put in my portfolio, which ultimately helped me land a job.”

All Stories

News

All News
  • News

07.11.2024

Polyna Vucheva, lecturer at ARC Academy – on her passion for game development

  • Новини

07.09.2024

ARC Academy Participates in Aniventure Comic Con Bulgaria 2024

  • News

07.02.2024

In the 2023/2024 academic year, students at ARC Academy presented their completed video games during the Gold Presentation

  • News

06.25.2024

Open Doors and graduation of the fifth class at ARC Academy

  • News

06.18.2024

We are announcing a competition for four partial scholarships in partnership with RyseUp Studios

Partners

The Academy in the media

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