Bachelor's in Game Art & Design

Course Overview

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Eligibility

    10+2 or Equivalent

  • Mode

    Offline

  • Affiliation

    JNAFAU

The BA (Hons) Game Art & Design program prepares students for success through a curriculum covering Traditional Art, Concept Art, 2D and 3D Game Art, and Game Design.

This course is designed for aspiring artists and designers who want to combine their artistic talents with cutting-edge technology to create visually stunning and immersive games. It focuses on developing core skills in traditional and digital mediums, offering a comprehensive education combining theory and practical application.

Course Objectives

  • Learn the traditional and digital art techniques for flawless creative expression and bring your artistic vision to life.
  • 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.

Curriculum

  • Operating Systems
  • Data Structures
  • Design and Analysis of Algorithms
  • Data Base Management Systems
  • Data Communications
  • Computer Organization
  • Object Oriented System Development
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Software Engineering
  • Information Retrieval Systems

Beyond The Course

At Backstage Pass, we ensure that learning is limitless and not restricted within the four walls of the classroom. Therefore, we provide students with activities and opportunities where they get to enter the real world and get firsthand experience of how things work in the gaming industry.

  • 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

Career Opportunities

  • 3D Modeler
  • Props Artist
  • Environment Artist
  • Character Artist
  • Texture Artist
  • Digital Sculptor
  • Lighting Artist
  • Rigging Artist
  • Animator
  • Concept Artist
  • Character Designer
  • Illustrator
  • Lookdev Artist