Game Design
Game Design Education
Game Design is about describing the world within which the game is played. This could be a futuristic first-person shooter or a strategy taking place in the Middle Ages. Game Design defines everything from the story to the game mechanics, i.e. how the player interacts with the world around them.
Depending on the size of the studio or project, game designers can work on major or particular tasks. A major task would be the world design – the game’s backstory, setting and overall end goal. A more specific task would be the battle design i.e. the ways characters fight and under what conditions they win or lose.
The overall aim of the Game Design program at ARC Academy is to build the skills and knowledge to create exciting game stories needed to become a successful member of a game studio. The program’s highlight is the final semester when students from all programs (Game Design, Concept Art, 3D Art and Game Programming) come together to create a game prototype with a studio producer. Studying takes place on-site at our campus, with classes mostly on evenings and weekends to suit anyone with a busy schedule.
What You Get?
We believe that innovative and practice-oriented education is the foundation for a person’s future professional success. By applying to the Academy, you receive:
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
Our Game Design program is suitable for people who have a strong sense of telling a story and a desire to create exciting experiences for players. If you are interested in shaping worlds and defining game mechanics, i.e. how the game is played, this might be the right fit for you. This is a good opportunity for people who are not passionate about visual arts but are willing to pursue a career in the game industry.
What is the workload? On average students have to attend 3 classes per week. Classes are 2h long and are held in the evening or during the weekend.
WHAT WOULD YOU STUDY?
The Game Design program at ARC Academy is two years (4 semesters). Within the education, you will acquire knowledge, skills and techniques for working in the field of game design, learning to create the story, mechanics and levels in games.
Meet the Lecturers
Our classes are taught by seasoned professionals who are willing to transfer industry know-how to the younger generation. The teaching process is interactive and mostly practice-oriented. That is why lecturers closely follow each student’s progress and provide personalized feedback.
STUDENTS GRADUATED IN GAME DESIGN
Thanks to their talent and hard work our students achieve professional success in the creative sphere.
WHAT IS THE ADMISSION PROCESS?
You can get detailed information about everything you need to know about becoming
part of ARC Academy on our Admission page.
Application Deadline
Limited number of seats
Contact us for more information:
apply@arc.academy
Classes start
October 14, 2023
Fees
At ARC Academy, we work hard to provide quality and affordable education to anyone aiming for the game industry.
Below you will find the fees intended for each student applied to the two-year study programs.
Book a Meeting with Our Team
Want to learn more about ARC programs, training, and application? Fill out the contact form below. We will contact you and organize a virtual meeting with the ARC team to meet and answer all your questions!
Start Your Career with ARC Academy
The ARC Academy’s Game Design program was created in collaboration with our partners – leading professionals from the biggest game studios in Bulgaria such as Gameloft, Creative Assembly, Snapshot Games, and others. All the lecturers you will meet during your studies at the Academy have extensive experience in creating video games. They will give you practical tasks and guidelines to help you find a job in the game industry after graduating from ARC. Many of our students are already part of the teams of leading video game development companies in our country. Apply to ARC Academy and become one of them!
Frequently Asked Questions
Game Design
Game Design Education
Game Design is about describing the world within which the game is played. This could be a futuristic first-person shooter or a strategy taking place in the Middle Ages. Game Design defines everything from the story to the game mechanics, i.e. how the player interacts with the world around them.
Depending on the size of the studio or project, game designers can work on major or particular tasks. A major task would be the world design – the game’s backstory, setting and overall end goal. A more specific task would be the battle design i.e. the ways characters fight and under what conditions they win or lose.
The overall aim of the Game Design program at ARC Academy is to build the skills and knowledge to create exciting game stories needed to become a successful member of a game studio. The program’s highlight is the final semester when students from all programs (Game Design, Concept Art, 3D Art and Game Programming) come together to create a game prototype with a studio producer. Studying takes place on-site at our campus, with classes mostly on evenings and weekends to suit anyone with a busy schedule.
What You Get?
We believe that innovative and practice-oriented education is the foundation for a person’s future professional success. By applying to the Academy, you receive:
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
Our Game Design program is suitable for people who have a strong sense of telling a story and a desire to create exciting experiences for players. If you are interested in shaping worlds and defining game mechanics, i.e. how the game is played, this might be the right fit for you. This is a good opportunity for people who are not passionate about visual arts but are willing to pursue a career in the game industry.
What is the workload? On average students have to attend 3 classes per week. Classes are 2h long and are held in the evening or during the weekend.
WHAT WOULD YOU STUDY?
The Game Design program at ARC Academy is two years (4 semesters). Within the education, you will acquire knowledge, skills and techniques for working in the field of game design, learning to create the story, mechanics and levels in games.
Meet the Lecturers
Our classes are taught by seasoned professionals who are willing to transfer industry know-how to the younger generation. The teaching process is interactive and mostly practice-oriented. That is why lecturers closely follow each student’s progress and provide personalized feedback.
STUDENTS GRADUATED IN GAME DESIGN
Thanks to their talent and hard work our students achieve professional success in the creative sphere.
WHAT IS THE ADMISSION PROCESS?
You can get detailed information about everything you need to know about becoming
part of ARC Academy on our Admission page.
Application Deadline
Limited number of seats
Contact us for more information:
apply@arc.academy
Classes start
October 14, 2023
Fees
At ARC Academy, we work hard to provide quality and affordable education to anyone aiming for the game industry.
Below you will find the fees intended for each student applied to the two-year study programs.
Book a Meeting with Our Team
Want to learn more about ARC programs, training, and application? Fill out the contact form below. We will contact you and organize a virtual meeting with the ARC team to meet and answer all your questions!
Start Your Career with ARC Academy
The ARC Academy’s Game Design program was created in collaboration with our partners – leading professionals from the biggest game studios in Bulgaria such as Gameloft, Creative Assembly, Snapshot Games, and others. All the lecturers you will meet during your studies at the Academy have extensive experience in creating video games. They will give you practical tasks and guidelines to help you find a job in the game industry after graduating from ARC. Many of our students are already part of the teams of leading video game development companies in our country. Apply to ARC Academy and become one of them!