UG Diploma in - Interactive Video Game Design & Development

The program is designed to build a strong foundation in game design, art, and development through structured learning and hands-on practice. It focuses on developing practical skills, creative thinking, and an understanding of real-world game production workflows.

Key Objectives:

• Foundation in core concepts in drawing, design, art, and storytelling workflows

• Build a strong understanding of game design, player experience, and gameplay systems

• To design and implement basic level design concepts including layout, player flow, and interaction

• Develop practical skills in asset creation, game engines, and programming basics

• Introduce production workflows including planning, iteration, testing, and delivery

• Familiarize students with team-based development and role-based collaboration

• Guide students to develop a playable 2D/3D game prototype as part of project-based learning

• Introduce version control and structured project workflows used in development teams

• Provide exposure to advanced technologies such as photogrammetry, motion capture, and virtual production workflows (introductory level)

• Enable students to create small playable games and production-ready assets

• Support portfolio development through progressive, project-based learning

• Prepare students for entry-level roles aligned with industry expectations

Specializations: (Choose any one elective from 2nd Semester onwards)

1. Video Game Design, Art & Asset Creation
2. Video Game Design, Technology & Development

Video Game Art & Asset Creation

This specialization focuses on building strong visual and creative skills required for game production. Students learn how to design and create game-ready assets while understanding how visuals integrate into real-time game environments.

What You Will Learn:

1. Fundamentals of drawing, design principles, and visual storytelling
2. Game Design Fundamentals
3. 3D modeling, sculpting, and asset creation workflows
4. Texturing, materials, and basic lighting for games
5. Character and environment asset development
6. Optimization of assets for real-time engines

Tools Covered:

Maya, ZBrush, Figma, Substance Designer & Painter, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Marmoset and Unreal Game Engine with Quixel Megascans.

Outcome:

Students build a portfolio of game-ready assets and develop the ability to contribute to art production pipelines in game development teams.

**Video Game Design, Technology & Development **

This specialization focuses on the technical and logical aspects of game creation. Students learn how to design gameplay systems and implement them using game engines and programming fundamentals.

What You Will Learn:

1. Game design fundamentals and gameplay mechanics
2. Programming basics and scripting for games
3. Game engine workflows, scene building, and logic implementation
4. Player controls, interactions, UI basics, and simple systems
5. Testing, debugging, and iteration processes
6. Introduction to structured coding practices and basic version control

Tools Covered:

Unity, Unreal Engine, C#, C++, GitHub
Outcome: Develop small playable 2D/3D game prototypes and demonstrate the ability to implement basic gameplay systems and logic.

• High-end Alienware workstations for the practical with dual monitor.

• Unique course curriculum aligned with industry work practices.

• State of the Art facilities with Motion Capture studio, Photogrammetric scanner.

• Faculties and Mentors are highly experienced industry professionals.

• Program powered by Lakshya Studio

• Specialization in chosen elective.

• Guidance for game ideation, conceptualizing, producing, and presenting professional-grade creative projects.

• I&B Ministry, FICC and CII back the academy

• Opportunity to participate in game conferences and events.

• Become a Game Creator or Producer, Not Just an Artist: We don't just teach you to visualize; we teach you to build your own game idea into reality.

• Studio-Simulated Learning: Our curriculum is structured to give you a real studio pipeline, ensuring you're industry-ready from day one.

• Direct Industry Connect: Benefit from internships, portfolio reviews, and masterclasses with leading professionals in the field.

Your Journey to Enrollment:

• Application: Submit your application with a 10th or 12th pass certificate.

• Entrance Exam: Showcase your skills in a test covering freehand sketching, visual storytelling aptitude, and general knowledge.

• Personal Interview: A one-on-one session to discuss your passion, creative thinking, and career goals.

• Selection: Final admission is based on your performance in the entrance exam and personal interview.

Graduate with a robust, industry-ready portfolio and step into a multitude of exciting roles. Your skills will be in high demand across the visual effects and film industries.

Graduates can pursue diverse roles such as:

Art & Asset Creation:

• Intern – Previz Artist / 3D Artist / Game Artist

• Junior – Asset Artist / Environment Artist / Concept Artist / Character Modeler / Production Coordinator

Design & Development:

• Intern – Game Creator / Game Tester / Game Design Intern

• Junior – Junior Game Developer / Gameplay programmer / unity developer etc