Distance Programs

Turn your passion into skills

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The Academy

At ARC, we help creative individuals develop their skills, build a portfolio, and enter the game and creative industries while working under the mentorship of active professionals.

Experience: With over 5 years of history and 1000+ trained talents, the Academy is a recognized name in Game Art & Dev education.

Relevance: All programs are developed in collaboration with industry professionals and reflect the current needs of leading studios.

Flexibility: Suitable for people with busy schedules who want to gain practical skills in game art.

Beginner programs

If you’re just getting started and have little or no experience, begin your journey with one of our preliminary programs: Digital Drawing, Game Art & Design, or 3D Modeling & Animation.

Preliminary programs

5 months
No experience required
Online education

These 5-month programs will help you build essential artistic and software skills, receive guidance from an experienced mentor, and create your very first portfolio.

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Specialized Programs

Game Art

12 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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Game Development

12 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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Artwork from a student game project featuring stylized characters and a colorful action scene in a fantasy environment

Animation

12 months
Online

Immerse yourself in the process of creating stories, characters, and animated scenes – from the initial idea to the finished animated piece.

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Study Format

Distance Learning programs are designed for anyone who wants to dive into the world of creativity – whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some prior experience and skills.

They are conducted entirely online with a flexible schedule and live lectures.

Schedule: 6-8 hours per week for lectures plus additional time for self-study.

Format: Entirely online, with real-time live lectures.

Support: Get personalized feedback from mentors and access to a vibrant community of alumni and professional.

AI in Education

AI is already a vital part of the modern creative process, which is why we integrate it into various stages of the program. You will work with tools for organization, research, ideation, and visualization, while simultaneously developing creative thinking, good taste, and a deep understanding of design principles.

Career Opportunities

International Studios

Develop skills applicable to work on large-scale game and animation productions.
Creative Teams

Work across different visual styles and develop flexibility for a variety of projects.
Freelance Projects

Build a strong portfolio that helps you attract clients and new opportunities.
Remote Work

Prepare to work with international teams from anywhere in the world.

Lecturers

Our speakers in the program are working professionals with a variety of experience. The learning process is interactive, hands-on and each student receives personalized feedback on their progress.

Milen Ivanov Distance Learning Program Director

Anthony Christov Co-founder, ARC Academy

Vlad Gheneli Concept Artist / Illustrator

Jakub Kaźmierczak Composition and Perspective

Beata Smalgren Animation/Visual Effects

Anatoli Bovyanski 2D Artist at Dreamshot

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

Jean-Paul Karam Game Design

Vladimir Poleganov Writer, Translator and Screenwriter

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If you would like to find out more about preliminary, campus or distance learning programs, whether they are right for you and how they can help, contact us.

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