The Academy

The creative spectrum that develops knowledge and skills for successful careers in the creative industries.

Why ARC Academy?

80% of the graduates start their careers in the game and creative industries.

ARC Academy is a place where students gain valuable knowledge and skills, build new connections, learn from proven professionals in game studios, and develop their portfolios.

On-campus program

Study in modern classrooms on our campus, surrounded by an inspiring creative environment.

Distance program

Learn online and develop your skills from anywhere in the world.

Students

280 Students / 189 Graduates / 91 Currently studying

Lecturers

36 professionals from the game and film industries, 28% of them are ARC alumni.

At ARC, we don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we do take our work seriously.

This is what motivates us:

Aspiration

We aspire to succeed, to create, to innovate and most importantly – to achieve happiness in life. Building a career in the creative fields is fulfilling on so many levels and it contributes immensely to the happiness factor. ARC Academy is here to help the students to steer their aspirations towards a path to professional and personal satisfaction.

Responsibility

Time is the most precious commodity each one of us can possibly have. The founders of ARC Academy are, above all, parents. Parents who have also experienced the frustration knowing that their child’s time is being wasted by a useless or outdated academic curriculum. This is why ARC Academy takes the time which students invest in learning very seriously and we begin every school day with a deep awareness of the responsibility we carry towards our children.

Creativity

The most miraculous aspect of creativity is the ability to create images and narrative out of seemingly nothing. To be inspired and for that inspiration to lead to something – entertainment, design, games, you name it. Creativity and imagination are at the core of everything ARC Academy stands for. All people need is an outlet to express their ideas. We teach the skills that make it possible to unleash the creative potential of our students. Our imaginations never really sleep if we protect and feed them properly.

Beliefs

We believe that bringing businesses and education together to help nurture future leaders is a goal worth investing in.

We believe that businesses cannot grow without a qualified workforce and if the business doesn’t grow, there wouldn’t be high-paying jobs that would compel young people to stay in their country. It’s a vicious cycle that we are on a mission to break.

Select you preferred way of study

Our methodology

Learner-centered,
experience-based approach.

On-campus programs

Two-year degree programs are designed for those who are ready to turn their passion into skills.

Through hands-on experience and knowledge applicable to real-world projects, students can choose and specialize in one of our four campus programs: Concept Art, 3D Art, Game Design, and Visual Arts.

The course is structured in four semesters with a gradual build-up from learning the basics to working on real projects.

First semester

Intro

Intro classes that provide a comprehensive view of the industry, the different roles, and their interactions.

Second semester

Fundamentals

Specialized classes focused on discipline-specific knowledge and the use of appropriate software.

Third semester

Advanced

Study of complex concepts and skill development through challenging tasks and specialized courses.

Fourth Semester

Game Lab

A practical phase where students create a video game in teams, with each team member taking on a role related to their future profession.

Our methodology

Learner-centered,
experience-based approach.

Distance learning

The distance program is for those who want to develop professionally as game artists. Access real-time flexible game development education with ARC distance learning

For those new to the field, training can begin with a 5-month online preparatory program.

For artists with experience in digital art, an 18-month Game Art Specialization will deepen their practical capabilities and skills, preparing them for roles as artists in the game industry.

The program goes through successive stages with a logical build-up from fundamental knowledge and practical work to preparation for first steps in the industry.

Preliminary Program (5 months)

Intro

No previous experience, development of fundamental art skills.

Semester 1 (6 months)

Upgrade

A focus on creating art for games.

Semester 2 (6 months)

Development

Improving skills through practical projects.

Semester 3 (6 months)

Portfolio and soft skills

Work on professional portfolio projects.

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