Post Graduate Professional Program inGame Programming ( Hyderabad )
Empower your passion towards games with the skills to build enhanced gameplay on current and futuristic technologies, and become a competitive player in the industry
Course Overview
Join the Specialist Game Programming Program
The PG Professional Program in Game Programming at ICAT is a 1-year, full-time program that provides extensive knowledge in programming, which helps students to build highly functional products.
The program presents platform-specific knowledge on game building, thus enabling students to build cross-platform products. It trains students to work with Game Engines to develop high quality games in short time. Further, the program offers intense practice to take up an exciting career as a Game Programmer, AI/UI Programmer, Tool Developer, Level Designer, and much more.
Why Game Programming?
Get Ready to Take Up an In-Demand Career
India stands second in digital adoption growth rate, which along with high internet usage, increased affordability of smartphones, emergence of e-sports, and adoption of new technologies like AR and VR have compelled a high growth rate in the Indian Gaming industry.
Also, the number of genres in digital games today is very high — from shooter games, action games, and sports games to multiplayer online games, real-time strategy games, and horror games. Such vast gaming genres along with huge growth in the industry and high expectation for something different in every new game compel the need for highly innovative Game Programming professionals. Further, the leaders of the gaming industry establish their development centres in India, widening the opportunities for skilled Game Programming professionals. Just pitch in to have a flourishing career.
Curriculum
The Learning Curve
Program Details
Foundation Studies
Science for Game Programming
SP-I: Game Development for PC
SP-II: Game Development for Mobile
SP-III: Game Engine and Web Game Development
Major Project
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Skills to Build
Skills to Seek as a Game Programming Professional
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Graphics API & Libraries: Open GL
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Programming Languages: C++, Java
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Game Engines: Unity, Unreal
Teaching Methodology
Learning beyond the Walls
Research Based Learning
Learning through research, analysis, and reporting of any topic related to each module gives the students a sheer understanding of every related concept and helps in long retention of the knowledge sought..
Knowledge Sharing among Peers
Discussing with like-minded people is always a unique way of knowledge sharing. And this happens at ICAT through group discussions with peers, in a guided environment that helps them give a concrete shape to their ideas.
Learn the Techniques from Professionals
Professionals from reputed organizations associated with ICAT share their knowledge, skills and industrial processes with our students through seminars, workshops, and interactive sessions.
Watch the Industry Process Live
Industrial visits to game studios and related companies give the students the clarity on what exactly happens in the industry and what will be expected from them.
Inspire from What’s Around
Outdoor visits to historical places of art, architecture and design, and to renowned conferences and art galleries inspire the creator in students to give shape to the impossible.
Get the Cutting-Edge from Feedbacks
The students of Game Development showcase their works to general audience and to professionals to get their feedback. This helps the students to understand the expectations of the target audience and the industry, and groom accordingly.
Project Based Learning
At ICAT, we follow Project Based Learning (PBL), an enthusiastic, exciting and effective learning style that engage students in building their skills through extensive hands-on experience in developing a product based on the current industry trends.
Student Awards
Rise and Shine
ICAT Student Won First PrizeGAFX CONFERENCE |
ICAT Alumni Wins a MillionPocket Gamer Connects |
ICAT Student Won 2nd prize - ‘Black Hole’Gamehack |
ICAT Students Won Runner-up AwardLa Fete Cultural Fest |
ICAT Student Won Runner-upIPGAF Competition |
Learning Facilities
Practical Learning
Learn by Doing – Right from the Basics
Explore your unique ideas at the industry-standard facilities in ICAT to understand the possibilities in game production.
Build the Artistic Skills
The Game students have access to Art and Design studios, where they get to their seek first-hand experience in design.
High-Configured Machines to Probe Your Ideas
The students are given the perfect environment to experiment their ideas and understand the nuances of digital tools at the IT labs and with student laptops that are loaded with all the necessary industry-standard software.
Learn through Play
The Game students have access to an exclusive Gaming Lounge in the campuses that let them understand the gameplay and different aspects of famous games and learn from them.
The Knowledge Repository
Right from history of games to game building with latest technology, the students have access to all game building information through 100s of books and magazines. This helps them research beyond the class lectures and gain immense knowledge of the industry and current trends.
Common to All Departments
In addition to the specific facilities for each department, the campuses of ICAT College are loaded with spacious classrooms, common library with essential readings, locker facilities for students, air-conditioned halls, personal tutoring space, common working zone, students’ lounge, and so on.
Student Testimonial
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Student's Works
Outstanding works of ICATians
Career Opportunities
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With an exclusive Placement Cell that holds a record of 100% placement, till date, we assure best jobs for every student who have gathered their skills and are ready to take up challenges of the industry.
As a PG Professional Program Game Programming student, you can get opportunities in Web, mobile, PC, and console Game Programming companies and Game Programming training firms as a:
AI Programmer
Audio / Video Programmer
Plugin Developer
Game Play Programmer
Level Designer
Tool Developer
Particle / Special Effects Programmer
UI Programmer
Testing Personnel
Web Designer
Instructor
Why Choose ICAT
Only at ICAT
The focus the program gives towards futuristic technologies and the global knowledge that veterans in our knowledge brigade brings help students stand apart as best in the industry.
Above these, the opportunity to work on Dissertations, create Portfolio, and take up Internship with renowned companies gives the sheer confidence and a cutting edge as an animation professional.
100% placement
world-class curriculum
Degree certified by eminent university
Highly equipped labs
frequent sessions from industry professionals
showcase events give the best learning experience
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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 Professionals’ 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 |
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| SENTHIL MURUGAN | Technical Lead | Wipro Technologies |
| SHARAT CHANDRA AITHAL | Game Developer | Worked on SmackDownVs Raw 2009 (PSP), Metro 2033 (PC), Darksiders (PC), Marvel Superhero Squad (X360), Homefront (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 |
Campus Location
Study at 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
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