Bachelor's in Game Art & Design
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The Bachelor’s in Game Art & Design program prepares students for success with a curriculum that covers Traditional Art, Concept Art, 2D and 3D Game Art, and Game Design.
We, at Backstage Pass Institute of Gaming, designed this course for aspiring artists and designers who aim to combine their artistic talents with cutting-edge technology to create visually stunning and immersive games. It focuses on developing core skills in both traditional and digital mediums, offering a comprehensive education that balances theory and practical application.
Course Objectives
- Learn the traditional and digital art techniques necessary for flawless creative expression, bringing your artistic vision to life in the world of game art & design.
- Gain expertise in industry-standard tools like Maya, Substance Painter, ZBrush, Photoshop etc. to create 2D and 3D art assets.
- Understand the complete game design and production pipeline including level design, world design, gameplay mechanics, etc.
- Learn how to market, publish, and monetize the games along with gamification of applications of various domains.
- Open doors to various roles in 2D and 3D art asset creation for games.
- Learn from experienced industry professionals who will mentor you through every step of your artistic and design journey.
- Build a strong portfolio showcasing your unique style and technical skills, making you a competitive candidate in the job market.
Course Curriculum
Traditional Art
- Drawing & Sketching
- Colour, Value and Line
- Figure Drawing
- Anatomy of Humans and Birds
- Perspective
- Lighting and Shading
- Composition
- Live Drawing
- Color Theory
- Color Design
- Traditional Sculpting
2D Game Art
- Intro to Digital Painting - Image Editing and Design | 2D Illustration | Lighting & Shading | Composition | UI Design
- Digital Concept Art: Prop Design | Vehicle Design | Environment Design | Character and Creature Design
3D Game Art
- 3D Art Pipeline: Modelling | Texturing | Lighting | Rendering | Animation
- 3D Art Asset Creation: Props, Vehicle, Environment & Character creation
- Digital Sculpting for Environment, Props, Vehicle and Character creation
Game Design & Production
- Game Genres & History
- Conceptulization and Design Thinking
- Game Design and Production Pipeline
- Level Design for Games
- Game World Design
- Game Design Documentation
- Story Telling for Games
- Game Psychology
- Game Quality Assurance
- Game Project Management
- Publishing & Marketing for Games
- Game Monetization
- Gamification
Humanities
- English Communication
- Creative Writing for Media
- Environmental Science
- Universal Human Values
- Personality Development
Computer Science & Programming - Electives
- C Programming Language
- Python Programming Procedural
- Web Design
- Web Programming
- PHP
- Web Application Development
- Object Oriented System Development
- 2D Game Engine Concepts
- 3D Game Engine Concepts
Beyond The Course
The Bachelor’s in Game Art & Design program prepares students for success with a curriculum covering Traditional Art, Concept Art, 2D and 3D Game Art, and Game Design.
This course is crafted for aspiring creators eager to merge art with technology. The course builds strong foundations in both traditional and digital mediums, offering a world-class game art and design degree in India that blends creativity, theory, and hands-on practice.
Studio Visits
Visits to game studios allow students to witness how a game company truly works
Jams & Conferences
Students are encouraged to participate in game jams and attend conferences to hone their skills
Networking Opportunities
With frequent webinars and workshops, our students directly interact with alumni and industry experts
Make Your Own Game
Our Accelerator Program enables students to make their own games and build an impressive portfolio
