Preliminary Programs

Animation, digital art and video game beginner programs

About

Aspiring artists, animators, and game designers often invest a great deal of time in self-study and online tutorials. However, to turn this strong enthusiasm into tangible results, a structured approach and a clear indicator of whether you are moving in the right direction are essential.

Our preliminary programs are comprehensive, 5-month online courses covering four main areas: Digital Arts, Game Art and Design, 3D Modeling, and 2D Animation.

Each program brings together various disciplines and mentors who will guide you through the entire creative process and help you apply your new skills in practice.

The clear structure, supportive artistic community, and professional mentorship will provide you with a solid foundation to build the right creative habits, software skills, and your own unique style.

Beginner programs

If you’re new to the field, these programs will help you build essential artistic and software skills, understand the creative process, and prepare your first portfolio. They’re the perfect way to take your first confident step.

Foundations in Digital Arts

5 months
No experience required
Online education

The program provides a solid foundation in digital arts by elevating traditional art with hands-on work in Photoshop. It features fundamental disciplines designed to unlock your creative potential and transform you into a competitive, confident artist.

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Foundations in Game Art and Design

5 months
No experience required
Online education

An preliminary 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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Student concept art depicting a character standing on a crashed aircraft in a lush jungle environment with waterfalls and dense vegetation

Foundations in 2D Animation

5 months
No experience required
Online education

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
No experience required
Online education

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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Benefits

Practical Skills

You will learn techniques and approaches that will unlock your creative possibilities.
Creative Software

You will master professional software in an accessible way.
Personal Portfolio

You will create projects to include in your digital portfolio.
Development Guidance

You will get personal feedback and guidance from experienced mentors.

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If you’d like to learn more about our foundation programs, find out whether they’re the right fit for you and discover how they can support your development, get in touch with us.

Contacts

For Whom

You don’t need to have drawing skills to join our programs. As we often say, it all comes down to the desire to experiment, curiosity, and persistence. We believe that everyone carries innate creative abilities within themselves, which can be developed with practice and applied in various creative professions.

The preliminary programs are ideal for:

Creative minds, regardless of their previous experience
Artists who want to develop their potential in digital arts
Future professionals dreaming of education and a creative career
Enthusiasts seeking creative challenges and a change in their professional direction

Mentors

The mentors at ARC Academy are active professionals who apply their skills daily in real projects. They will not only show you techniques and tools, but also share valuable knowledge about the work process, challenges, and inspiration behind creative professions.

Anatoli Bovyanski 2D Artist at Dreamshot

Alexandra Severi Illustrator, Freelance Artist

Dilyan Nedelchev Concept Artist

Gabriela Doychinova 2D Artist

Kameliya Dimitrova 3D Artist

Niko Mösonef Technical Artist, Game Designer

Zlatko Kostadinov Game Designer

Konstantin Grozev 3D Artist

Martin Chernogorski Game Designer

Verica Tenekedjieva Animator

The Academy

At ARC, we help creative individuals develop their skills and enter the world of the creative industries, while actively working with professionals and building their own portfolio.

The Academy’s programs give you the opportunity to learn not only theory, but also to create real projects that become part of your digital portfolio.

This way, knowledge immediately transforms into practical skills. Whether you’re at the beginning of your creative journey or looking for a new direction for development, ARC will help you with practically-oriented training, a supportive environment, and professional guidance.