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On-Campus Programs

Turn your passion into skills
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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: 5+ years, 1000+ artists trained. The Academy is a trusted name in Game Art & Design education.

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

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

Approach

The on-campus programs are designed for motivated individuals who want to immerse themselves in a creative environment and grow through intensive, hands-on projects and teamwork. They are suitable for both beginners and those with some prior experience looking for career-oriented training.

Format: Classes take place in person at ARC’s campus in Sofia, within a dynamic and inspiring atmosphere.

Schedule: 8–10 hours per week of lectures and practical exercises, plus around 10 hours of independent work on assignments and projects.

Support: Direct mentorship from industry professionals, regular feedback, and access to an active community of students, alumni, and experts.

Specialized Programs

If you have a strong foundation and prior knowledge, you can dive deep into your chosen specialty and develop the skills needed for a career in the creative industries.

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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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 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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Career Opportunities

  • AAA Studio

    Work on large-scale art projects in an international AAA game studio.

  • Dynamic Indie Studio

    Develop diverse visual styles while working in a small, creative team.

  • Mobile Games

    Create art content for platforms with millions of players around the world.

  • Remote Work

    Work for international studios from the comfort of your preferred location.

Partners

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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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