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VFX & Animation (Film)

Join the ARC Academy and ReDefine studio competition for a three scholarships worth of 50%, 30% and 20% for the first year of study in the VFX & Animation for films program.

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About the program

ARC Academy is a place where young talents take their first steps towards professional development in the entertainment, gaming and film industries. The training at the Academy is the right choice for creative and ambitious individuals, ready to conquer the future.

VFX & Animation (Film) is a two-year program developed by professionals in the field. It allows you to gain the necessary set of skills to start your career in the creative and dynamic field of cinema and television.

What You Get

Good education is a key factor for professional success and personal satisfaction. The world is evolving at a rapid pace. To be relevant to the present and competitive in the future, we must be innovators, not followers. When you apply to ARC Academy, you get:

modern teaching methods

modern teaching methods

small groups, feedback from lecturers

small groups, feedback from lecturers

halls equipped with the necessary hardware and software

halls equipped with the necessary hardware and software

community of friends and like-minded people

community of friends and like-minded people

cafe, restaurant, relax area

cafe, restaurant, relax area

Who is the
VFX & Animation (Film) Program for?

Education at ARC enables creative individuals to shape their talent and turn it into a profession. If you:

are impressed by the special effects in cinema and television

are impressed by the special effects in cinema and television

are interested in animation

are interested in animation

have an interest in modern technology and software

have an interest in modern technology and software

want to experiment and create your worlds

want to experiment and create your worlds

The VFX & Animation (Film) program is just for you. It will help you develop your creative potential and gain experience to start a career in entertainment, film and television.

Why Choose the
the VFX & Animation (Film) Program

The VFX film industry is a place for people with different talents. The Animation and visual effects program includes disciplines and knowledge useful to any novice VFX artist, regardless of the specific direction he or she chooses to take. It will guide you through the entire process of working in VFX effects studios – from the basics of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting and animation to 2D Art composing and matte painting (building digital photorealistic images), as well as the organizational side of production.

  • The training in the program begins with an introduction to basic principles of animation like perspective, composition, anatomy, etc. It will as well guide you in the work processes and roles in the VFX studios. These roles are as diverse and unique as the people needed to make films.

    • Composition
    • Perspective
    • Anatomy
    • Live Drawing
    • Digital Painting (Intro) 
    • Traditional Animations 
    • Soft Skills 
    • 3D Art (Intro)

Meet the Lecturers

One of the most valuable assets of ARC Academy is our lecturers – professionals from the creative and game industry. Together with them, you will make your first steps to your career in the creative sphere.

Alumni

Thanks to their talent and hard work our students achieve professional success in the creative sphere.

How to apply?

Task

Task

You will receive a short video and get a task related to it

Motivation

Motivation

Why choose you? Why is ARC Academy the right step for your development? What are your creative and professional plans?

CV

CV

We’d love to learn more about your education, interests and aspirations.

Application Deadline

Early Admission
February 28, 2023

Regular Admission
(until places are filled):
July 15, 2023

Classes start:
 October, 2023

Fees

The training at ARC Academy is based on modern methods and practical work. The lecturers are top professionals in their field and are ready to pass on their knowledge to the next generation of creators. The lectures are held in small groups, which shortens the distance between students and teachers and allows for regular feedback. Computer rooms are available to students at any time for practical tasks.
 

Studying at ARC Academy requires four semesters of dedicated work and the fee is:

2,400 euros per semester (VAT included) for EU Students
3,400 euros per semester (VAT included) for Non-EU Students

350 euros one-time admission fee (not required for Bulgarian students)

The tuition fee is paid in 2 installments*, as follows:

50% fee for first year
Upon registration

50% fee for first year
Until September 2023

100% fee for semester 2
Until February 15, 2024

*Non-EU students pay the fee for the 1st year in 1 installment, upon registration.

Book a Meeting with Our Team

If you want to learn more about the training at the Academy, our programs and how to apply, book an individual online meeting with our team. Fill in the contact form and we will contact you to arrange a virtual meeting.


Start Your Career with ARC Academy

The VFX & Animation for films program fully meets the good practices and real needs of the film and entertainment industry. The lecturers are professionals with extensive experience in special effects studios. Together with them you will take your first steps towards a career in this dynamic and exciting field. Invest in your future – apply to ARC Academy!

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