Visual Arts
The Visual Arts encompass a wide range of creative skills – Creating Stories, Animation, 3D Modeling, Graphic Design and Multimedia Projects
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Early Admission
until March 31, 2026 -
Discount
€400 off the tuition fee
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Free Workshop
Career guidance from industry professionals
Early Admission
until March 31, 2026 
Discount
€400 off the tuition fee 
Free Workshop
Career guidance from industry professionals Тhe Program
The Visual Arts major is designed for those who want to develop their skills in digital, visual and multimedia arts, and turn them into a professional career. The course focuses on the whole process of realising an artistic project – the idea, the visual communication with the audience, the story and concept, the research and creative iterations, the creation of a 2D project, its subsequent realisation in a 3D or multimedia environment.
Through hands-on focused learning, real-world project work and mentorship from professionals, students build confidence, creativity and a strong portfolio to prepare them for careers in the creative industries.
Training takes place on-site at our campus, with classes primarily in the evenings and weekends to suit anyone with a busy schedule.
Visual Arts
Visual Arts centers on the creative process, from storyboarding and building characters and worlds to developing interactive projects and multimedia experiences. This field covers disciplines like digital drawing, 3D modeling, animation, visual storytelling and experience design.
Visual artists blend creativity and technology to produce striking visual concepts and products that engage and inspire.
Benefits
ARC Academy provides you with a wide range of knowledge and skills for game development. During the training, you will receive personal feedback and mentoring while working on projects. You will be able to use fully equipped rooms with professional software and hardware.
Certificate recognized in creative industries
Lecturers with hands-on experience
Practical projects and teamwork
A strong portfolio when applying for a job
For Whom
The program develops skills in visual storytelling, design, and communication, preparing you for careers in games, animation, illustration, advertising, and art events.
It is suitable for those who:
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Want to create projects focused on style, composition, and concept;
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Enjoy both digital and traditional art and seek professional application;
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Dream of working in creative studios or as independent artists.
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.
Skills
During the training you will deepen and improve your skills in drawing, 3D modeling and working with a variety of specialized software. The process includes mastering new tools, techniques and approaches.
You will learn to:
- Create visual concepts for characters, worlds and multimedia projects
- You work with software used in the creative industries to express your ideas and present the stories and concepts that excite you
- Understand the entire process of creating a visual project – from idea to finished product
- Apply Soft and Hard skills – teamwork, attention to detail and creative thinking.
- Create and unfold stories through visual techniques, achieving a holistic experience for the audience of your creative projects
- Мeet industry demands as artists and how to start a successful career
Curriculum
The Visual Arts is a two-year program divided into 4 semesters. The course will take you through skills and techniques that will enable you to express your visual ideas and concepts in an impactful and fulfilling way.
First semester
The first semester introduces students to the basics of Visual Arts by encapsulating key topics and building a stable foundation of knowledge and skills:The first semester introduces students to the fundamentals of visual art, covering key topics and building a solid knowledge base that is the foundation for building artistic skills.
- Fundamentals of Concept Art
- Introduction to 3D Modeling
- Color Theory and Composition
- Perspective
- Anatomy
- Digital Painting
- Live Drawing
Second semester
In the second semester, students deepen their knowledge and become familiar with the technical aspects of visual art by trying out new methods techniques, techniques and software to apply them to their ideas.
- Digital Illustration
- 3D Modeling
- Fundamentals of Product and Graphic Design
- History of Visual Arts
- Visual Concepts
Third semester
The third semester focuses on multimedia and interactive design. The students begin to develop complex projects by combining everything learned up to this point. The third semester focuses on multimedia and interactive design. Students begin to build complex projects by combining what they have learned so far into practice and begin to plan complete projects rather than individual creative fragments.
- Interactive Design (UX/UI)
- Multimedia Production
- Fundamentals of Animation and Motion Graphics
- Visual Storytelling
Fourth Semester
The training ends with a practical phase in which students apply what they have learned by working on real or original projects. Individually or in teams, they have the opportunity and freedom to take on creative tasks that reflect their artistic identity, interests and personal style. This is the moment when ideas come to life and the knowledge gained is transformed into finished visual works.
- Project Studio: Working on Individual and Team Projects
- Building a Professional Portfolio
- Career Preparation: Training for Job Applications and Interviews
- Final Project Presentation to Industry Professionals
Lecturers
Our classes are taught by experienced professionals who are eager to pass on industry know-how to the younger generation. The learning process is interactive and mostly hands-on. Therefore, lecturers closely monitor each student’s progress and provide personalized feedback.
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