Master’s in 3D Game Art and Game Design

Course Duration2 years

ModeOffline

EligibilityAny Graduation

AffiliatedJNAFAU

Course Overview

The Master’s in 3D Game Art and Game Design is a two-year, industry-aligned postgraduate program crafted for aspiring game creators who want to master both the visual and design aspects of interactive digital worlds. With an emphasis on hands-on production, creativity, and innovation, the program empowers students to take ideas from sketch to screen using cutting-edge tools and real-time game engines.

Course Objectives

Dual Specialization in Art & Design:
Blend creative storytelling and technical excellence. Develop skills in 3D modeling, animation, character art, level design, UI/UX, and game mechanics to work across the development pipeline.
Industry-Aligned Curriculum :
Learn what studios demand—master asset creation, design workflows, environment building, and integration with industry-standard engines like Unity and Unreal Engine
Flexible Elective Pairing :
Customize your Semester 3 experience by choosing one elective from Game Design and one from 3D Game Art, allowing you to tailor your education to specific career goals.
Capstone Game Project & Dissertation :
Your final semester focuses on a full production cycle—design, art, integration, testing—leading to a comprehensive portfolio, academic dissertation, and a playable game prototype.

Course Curriculum

3D Game Art Foundation

3D Character Art
3D Asset Creation Pipeline (Modeling, Texturing, Lighting, Rigging, Rendering)
Digital Sculpting Basics
Props & Vehicles for Games
Environment Art
UI/UX Design for Games

Game Design Core

History & Genres of Games
Game Design & Production Pipeline
Level Design
Game World Building
Game Design Documentation
Project Management & QA

Technology Integration

Unreal Blueprints
Game Engine Integration for 3D Assets

Specialization in 3D Game Art

Advanced Digital Sculpting
Advanced Character Creation for Games
Procedural Material Creation using Node Systems
Technical Art Programming in Game Engines
Asset Optimization for Real-Time Rendering

Specialization in Game Design

Gamification Principles
Game Marketing & Publishing
Monetization Strategies
Game Psychology & Storytelling
System Design & Balancing

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.

Final Game Project
Research project exploring critical topics in game art, design, or player behavior
Professional Portfolio
Industry-ready demo reel or design documentation
Dissertation
Research project exploring critical topics in game art, design, or player behavior

Career Opportunities

Why choose backstage Pass?

Cross-disciplinary training in both art and design

Emphasis on creativity, interactivity, and portfolio

Mentorship by experienced game professionals

Aligned with real-world industry practices