- 3 YearsCourse Duration
- ChennaiCampus
- +2 (or) equivalentEligibility
- Alagappa UniversityAwarded by
Course Overview
Bring the Virtual World Closer to Your Gamer
It then delves through data structures, network and server management, graphics Programming, game engines and artificial intelligence. It provides thorough knowledge on working with industry-standard game engines and Programming languages. With the knowledge gained here, the students become skilled to create 2D and 3D games for PC, Web, Mobile and AR/VR. Also, the knowledge they gain on emerging technologies make them as in-demand professionals who can opt the career of their passion.
This 3-year specialist skill building 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.
 |
Why Study Game Programming at ICAT?
ICAT pioneered full-time 3 education in Game Programming in the year 2004. Today, ICAT is the most experienced college in India offering Game Programming 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 showcase creative work at various public events and national-level competitions.
 |
Curriculum
Module Highlights
YEAR - 1
SEMESTER I
- Language - I (Tamil / Hindi / French)
- General English I
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Fundamentals of Programming - Practical
- Game Analysis and Design
- Game Design - Practical
- Value Education
- Library
SEMESTER II
- Language - II (Tamil / Hindi / French)
- General English II
- Graphics Programming
- Graphics Programming - Practical
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Algorithms and Data Structures - Practical
- Environmental Studies
- Library
- Internship / Mini Project
YEAR - 2
SEMESTER III
- Language Practical - III (Tamil / Hindi / French)
- General English III
- Game Engine - I
- Advanced Game Math and Physics
- Game Engine - I - Practical
- Game Networking Techniques
- Multiplayer Game Development - Practical
- Entrepreneurship
- NME - I
SEMESTER IV
- Language Practical - IV (Tamil / Hindi / French)
- General English IV
- Game Engine - II
- Web Game Development
- Game Engine - II - Practical
- Mobile Game Development
- Mobile and Web Game Development - Practical
- NME - II
- Internship
YEAR - 3
SEMESTER V
- Artificial Intelligence for Games
- Game Programming Patterns
-
Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE - 1)
- Sound Design for Games
- Shader Programming
- Game Engine Customization
-
Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE - 2)
- Game Market Analysis and Monetisation
- Game Engine Architecture
- Emerging Trends in Game Development
-
Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE - 3)
- Cinematics in Games - Practical
- Level Design and Environment Creation - Practical
- Game Testing and Profiling - Practical
- Practical - Portfolio & Presentation
- Career development / employability skills
SEMESTER VI
- Game Writing Essentials
- Advanced Game Mechanics
- Game Mechanics Development- Practical
-
Discipline-Specific Electives (DSE - 4)
- Animation for Games - Practical
- Storyboarding for Games - Practical
- Game User Interface Design - Practical
- Project / Dissertation
Dear Student,Get Admission / Fees Details
Teaching Methodology
Learning Beyond the Walls
Learn through Self Exploration
Brainstorm with Peers
Inspire from What’s Around
Know the Industry Process
Get Knowledge Transfer from Professionals
Craft the Programmer on Feedbacks
Practice Real Time
Skills to Build
Skills to Seek as a Game Programming Professional
Graphics API & Libraries - Open GL, Libgdx |
Programming Languages - C++, C#, Java |
Game Engines - Unity & Unreal |
Platforms - PC, Mobile, Web, XR |
Game Physics |
Networking |
Artificial Intelligence |
Student Awards
Rise and Shine
-
ICAT Students won Sonic Racing Game
ICAT students from Game dept. won Sonic Racing Game by SUMO India.
-
ICAT Student won 2nd prize - FIFA
Jeyadaswin from Game dept. has won 2nd prize in FIFA Tournament.
-
ICAT Student won PS5
Moorthy Aditya from Game dept. won PS5 in IGDC.
-
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
-
Rajakanna -
Somasundaram -
Santosh Arya -
Shukla Jayant Triveni -
Devrishi
Career Opportunities
Get Placed as a...
ICAT's exclusive Placement Cell holds an esteemed relationship with leading Game Programming brands and ensures the placement of its students in suitable positions to take up a career role of:
AI Programmer
Game Play Programmer
Game Engine Programmer
Particle / Special Effects Programmer
Plug-in / Tool / Apps Developer
Mobile / Web / Console Game Developer
Graphics Programmer
Network ProgrammerTop Placements
Meet Our Shining Stars
Kamalnath G
Prasath Dillibabu
Libbyn Jessey A
Monish J
Kannan Vivek
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
-
Chennai
153, Santhome High Road, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004.
044 - 4293 4293, +91 - 95001 28555
-
Bangalore
424, Bommanahalli, Hosur Main Road, Bangalore - 560 068.
080 - 4110 7755, +91 - 96111 73607
-
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
