- 3 YearsCourse Duration
- BengaluruCampus
- +2 (or) equivalentEligibility
- ICAT College of Design & MediaAwarded by
Course Overview
Get, Set to Design Games Outside the Realm of Imagination
It grooms students to coin creative ideas and uniquely formulate every element of a game’s design process from start to end through thorough knowledge on the production cycle of a game and on the important industry-standard tools and techniques. The students here get a guided practice to coin and streamline ideas, visualise ideas on a medium, and plan and design mobile casual games to hardcore AAA titles for different platforms. The Programme sets the pitch for students to specialise in their area of passion to take up specialist roles, such as Game Designers, who create games and gamified systems around the systems of play; Game Artists, who remodel ideas into visuals; Production Artists, who produce characters, props and terrains; and lot more. With the curriculum designed by experts in the industry, the students develop an entrepreneurial attitude, client consultation skills, critical thinking and the ability to adapt to new technology that is sure to take them heights in their career.
This 3-year specialist Programme at ICAT is conducted through a variety of proven learning methods, including classroom training, guided practice sessions, industry visits, professional seminars / workshops, showcase events to seek feedback from industry professionals and individual / collaborative projects that provide real-time experience. The students develop their final project to demonstrate their specialist skills that will be the evidence of their expertise to potential employers.
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Why Study Game Art and Design at ICAT?
ICAT pioneered full-time specialised education in Game Art & Design in the year 2004. Today, ICAT is the most experienced college in India offering Game Art & Design as a Bachelor’s degree Programme for more than 20 years and has produced thousands of highly successful Game Design graduates who are working in top positions in reputed companies in India and abroad.
Many of our alumni have become successful young entrepreneurs in the game industry and have shared their knowledge and industry experience with the current students.
The Programme provides:
- 100% Placement opportunities *
- Curriculum addressing Indian & International needs.
- Access to some of the latest technologies and facilities including a dedICATed Games Computer Lab, VR Headsets and Green Screen Studio.
- Opportunity to work on real-time project work and dissertations.
- Opportunity to build a portfolio of creative work throughout the Programme.
- Opportunity to study two majors in three years and graduate with two specialisations that further enhance career prospects.
- Opportunity to showcase creative work at various public events and national-level competitions.
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Curriculum
Module Highlights
YEAR - 1
SEMESTER I
- Language - I (Tamil / Hindi / French)
- General English
- Fundamentals of Game Art
- Game Art - Practical
- Introduction to Visual Communication
- Art Visualisation - Practical
- Value Education
SEMESTER II
- Language - II (Tamil / Hindi / French)
- General English II
- Design Study
- Game Design - Practical
- Critical Studies For Games
- Critical Studies For Games - Practical
- Environmental Studies
YEAR - 2
SEMESTER III
- Language - III (Tamil / Hindi / French)
- General English III
- Game Production
- Design & Communication for Game Design
- Design & Communication for Game Design - Practical
- 3D Digital Art For Games
- 3D Digital Art For Games - Practical
- Entrepreneurship
- Non Major Elective - I
SEMESTER IV
- Language - IV (Tamil / Hindi / French)
- General English IV
- Procedural Modelling For Games
- Level Design For Game
- Level Design For Game - Practical
- 3D Character Design For Game
- 3D Character Design For Game - Practical
- Entrepreneurship
- Non Major Elective- II
YEAR - 3
SEMESTER V
- Business of Media
- Portfolio & Presentation
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DSE 1
- Advanced Illustration
- Figure Modelling
- Mech Design
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DSE 2
- Creature Sculpt
- Hardsurface Sculpting
- 3D Concept Sculpting
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DSE 3
- Live With Game Engine
- VR Game Design
- AR Game Design
- Portfolio & Presentation - Practical
SEMESTER VI
- Game Rigging Techniques
- Real Time Game FX
- Game Rigging Techniques - Practical
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DSE 4
- Visual Scripting
- Game Sound Design / SFX
- Game Cinematics
- Project / Dissertation
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Teaching Methodology
Learning Beyond the Walls
Research Based Learning
Learn the Techniques Live
Hear from the Professionals
Keep in Pace with the Trending Technology
Mould Your Skills on Feedbacks
Compete Your Skills
Watch It Live
Practice the Professional Way
Skills to Build
Skills to Seek as Game Design Professional
Concept Art |
2D Character Designing |
2D Background Designing |
3D Character Modelling |
3D Environment Designing |
3D Probes Designing |
3D Vehicles and Weapons Modelling |
Level Designing |
Documentation |
Student Awards
Rise and Shine
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ICAT Students won Sonic Racing Game
ICAT students from Game dept. won Sonic Racing Game by SUMO India.
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ICAT Student won 2nd prize - FIFA
Jeyadaswin from Game dept. has won 2nd prize in FIFA Tournament.
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ICAT Student won PS5
Moorthy Aditya from Game dept. won PS5 in IGDC.
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ICAT Student won 1st prize
K Kuralarasan of Game dept. won 1st prize in Poster Design Competition.
Student Testimonial
Our Students Say
Alumni Success
Shining Stars
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Career Opportunities
Get Placed as a...
ICAT's exclusive Placement Cell holds an esteemed relationship with leading Game Art and Design brands and ensures the placement of its students in suitable positions to take up a career role of:
Concept Artist
Character Designer
Background Designer
UI Designer
3D Character Modelling
3D Props Modelling
3D Environment Modelling
Vehicle and Weapons Modelling
Game Designer
Level Designer
Game TesterTop Placements
Meet Our Shining Stars
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Selvaganesh S L
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Anand Satheesan
Top Recruiters
We Collaborate with 500+ Leading companies
Application Process
Become an ICATian
Step 1 : Fill the application form
Apply by Filling Application form.
Step 2 : Interview Process
Go through a direct communication with the Admission Team
Step 3 : Join ICAT
An offer letter will be send. Secure your seat by paying the admission fee.
International Professionals
Learn from the Veterans' Perspective
| Name | Designation |
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| Ernest Adams | Game Design Consultant, Trainer, and Author of several best-selling books in the Game industry |
| Ed Hooks | Member of Screen Actors Guild - AFTRA and Author of ‘Acting for Animators’ book |
| Prof. Rob Gibb | Subject Leader at Birmingham City University, UK |
| Prof. Bobbie Jones | Lecturer of Design & Illustration at Hereford University, UK |
| Prof. Sion Hughes | Professor of Art & Design and Dean of the Faculty of Arts at Sunway University, UK |
| Richie | Art Director at Zing Games |
| Karthikeyan | 3D Artist at Technicolor |
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