- 3 YearsCourse Duration
- BengaluruCampus
- +2 (or) equivalentEligibility
- ICAT College of Design & MediaAwarded by
Course Overview
Come Down for the Most Comprehensive Game Program
The students here receive intense training on various facets of game art - from traditional art to 3D modelling; game designing - from idea generation to experience designing; and game Programming – from Programming with C++ to working with game engines like Unity. They get to create fully - operational games for different platforms, such as PC, Mobile and AR/VR. The vast knowledge enables students to build a strong profile that will help them in seeking a rewarding career.
This 3-year programme built with the guidance of various industry experts focuses on providing specialised training with exposure to real-time industry techniques. The programme is packed with practical sessions, in-class training, industry visits, professional seminars / workshops, showcase events to seek feedback from industry professionals and individual / collaborative projects. The students also take up internship at different organisations to gain real-time experience and 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 Design and Development at ICAT?
ICAT pioneered full-time specialised education in Game Game Design and Development in the year 2004. Today, ICAT is the most experienced college in India offering Game Design and Development as a Bachelor’s degree Programme for more than 20 years and has produced thousands of highly successful Game Design and Development 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 Practical (Tamil / Hindi / French) - I
- General English I
- Professional Context Technology and Communication Methods
- Game Prototyping Practical
- Visualisation for Games
- Visualisation for Games Practical
- Value Education
SEMESTER II
- Language Practical (Tamil / Hindi / French) - II
- General English II
- Interactive Media Development
- Interactive Media Development Practical
- 2D Game Art
- 2D Game Art Practical
- Environmental Studies
YEAR - 2
SEMESTER III
- Language Practical (Tamil / Hindi / French) - III
- General English III
- Game Engine - I
- Game Engine - I Practical
- Web Game Development
- Digital Modelling - I
- Digital Modelling - 1 Practical
- Entrepreneurship
- Non Major Elective (NME - I)
SEMESTER IV
- Language Practical (Tamil / Hindi / French) - IV
- General English IV
- Digital Modelling - II
- Game Networking Techniques
- Digital Modelling – II Practical
- Mobile Game Development
- Non Major Elective (NME - II)
- Mobile Game Development - Practica
YEAR - 3
SEMESTER V
- Game Engine - II
- Game Engine – II - Practical
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Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE - 1)
- Animation for Games - Practical
- Game Engine Customization - Practical
- Sound Design for Games - Practical
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Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE - 2)
- Artificial Intelligence for Games
- Shader Programming
- Cinematics in Games
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Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE - 3)
- Emerging Trends
- Level Design
- Game Psychology
- Practical - VI Portfolio & Presentation
SEMESTER VI
- Game Design Challenges
- Game Testing
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Game Testing Practical
- Advanced Game Programming
- Advanced Game Design
- Game Analysis and Monetisation
- Project / Dissertation
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Teaching Methodology
Learning Beyond the Walls
Research, Report, Remember
Knowledge Sharing among Peers
Learn the Techniques from Professionals
Watch the Industry Process Live
Inspire from What’s Around
Get the Cutting-Edge from Feedbacks
Project Based Learning
Practice Real Time
Skills to Build
Skills to Seek as a Game Design and Development Professional
Game Design - Research, Conceptualization |
Game Art - Visualization, Traditional Art Mediums |
Digital Tools - Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter |
Scripting / Programming Languages - C#, Java |
Game Engines - Unity & Unreal |
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 Design and Development brands and ensures the placement of its students in suitable positions to take up a career role of:
Concept Artist
Game Designer
3D Low Polygon Modeler
Texture Artist
Game Artist
Environment Artist
Effects Animator
Character Animator
Level Designer
Game Play ProgrammerTop Placements
Meet Our Shining Stars
Raghul Prasad S
Selvaganesh S L
Daniel E
Manu Kashyap R
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 | Company |
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| Ernest Adams | Game Design Consultant | Trainer and Author of several best-selling books in the Gaming industry |
| Prof. William Campbell | Associate Professor | School of Computing, Mathematics & Digital Technology, Birmingham City University, UK |
| Prof. Andrew Wilson | Program Leader | Computer Games Technology, Birmingham City University, UK |
Indian Professionals
| Name | Designation | Company |
|---|---|---|
| Senthil Murugan | Technical Lead | Wipro Technologies |
| Sharat Chandra Aithal | Game Developer | Worked on SmackDown Vs Raw 2009 (PSP), Metro 2033 (PC), Darksiders (PC), Marvel Superhero Squad (X360), Home front (Ps3) |
| Sujatha Nagarajan | Game Programmer | Graxal Games |
| Somasundara Pandian.V | 3D Programmer & Researcher | Bumo3dr |
| Chelladurai N | Gameplay Programmer | Friends Learn |
| Elam Parithi Arul | Mobile Developer | CompuSystems |
| Ishkaran Singh | Game Programmer | Ubisoft |
| Neelanchala | Mobile Game Developer | Hungama.Com |
| Vrushketan | Game Designer | Digital Chocolate |
| Neeraj Kumar | Game Programmer | |
| Bhoopalan | UX Specialist | |
| Srikanth JNSV | Unity Game Programmer | |
| Rupesh Mandke | Graphics Engineer | Root 16 Interactive Pvt. Ltd. |
| Senthil Kumar | Founder & Game Designer | Madiee Board Games |
| Raghu | Game Artist | Quenero |
| Saravanan | Game Artist | Quenero |
Got Queries?
Contact Any of Our 3 State-of-the-Art Campuses
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Chennai
153, Santhome High Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.
044 - 4293 4293, +91 - 95001 28555
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Bangalore
424, Bommanahalli, Hosur Main Road, Bangalore - 560 068.
080 - 4110 7755, +91 - 96111 73607
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Hyderabad
H.NO.3-1-30, S.Y.No:34/2 and 35, Bahadurguda, Saroornagar, L.B.Nagar, R.R.District, Hyderabad - 500 074.
040 - 2447 7755, +91 - 75694 34552
