Course Overview:
B.Des in Game Design is an undergraduate degree focused on imparting skills and knowledge in designing games, including elements such as storytelling, animation, user interface, and interactive technologies. It is ideal for students interested in the gaming industry, interactive media, and digital entertainment.
Course Duration
4 Years (8 Semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise)
Semester 1:
Introduction to Game Design
Visual Communication and Storytelling
Fundamentals of Drawing & Sketching
Introduction to Programming for Games
Basics of Digital Design
History of Animation & Gaming
Semester 2:
2D Game Design and Animation
Introduction to Game Engines
Game Mechanics and Level Design
Character Design and Concept Art
Creative Writing for Games
Introduction to User Interface (UI) Design
Semester 3:
3D Game Design and Modeling
Advanced Programming for Games
Environmental Design in Games
Sound Design and Audio Engineering
Introduction to Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR)
Game Development Lab I
Semester 4:
Game AI & Procedural Content Generation
Game Testing and Quality Assurance
Motion Capture and Performance
Advanced Game Engines (Unity/Unreal)
Introduction to Multiplayer and Online Game Development
Game Development Lab II
Semester 5:
Mobile Game Design & Development
Advanced 3D Modeling for Games
Advanced Animation Techniques
Business and Monetization in Game Development
Ethics and Legal Issues in Gaming
Virtual Reality and Game Prototyping
Semester 6:
Portfolio Development and Showcase
Professional Practices in Game Design
Elective I (AR/VR, Serious Games, Educational Games)
Game Project Pre-Production
Internship in Game Design Industry
Semester 7:
Capstone Project: Game Design and Development
Elective II (Interactive Narrative Design, Game Soundtracks, etc.)
Game Production and Publishing
Game Project Production
Semester 8:
Final Game Project & Defense
Game Marketing and Launch Strategies
Entrepreneurship in Gaming
Career Guidance and Placement Assistance
Average Fees
INR 2,00,000 to INR 6,00,000 per year depending on the institution
Entrance Exams
Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED)
Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED)
National Institute of Design (NID) Entrance Exam
Private university entrance exams like Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)
Top 10 Game Design Institutions (India)
National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad
MIT Institute of Design, Pune
Srishti Institute of Art, Design, and Technology, Bengaluru
Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune
Lovely Professional University, Punjab
Indian School of Design and Innovation (ISDI), Mumbai
Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida
Amity University, Noida
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
Pearl Academy, Delhi
Top 10 Game Design Institutions (Kerala)
Indian Institute of Design, Kochi
Vismayam College of Art and Media, Calicut
Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi
National Institute of Design (Kerala Campus)
IEDC College of Design, Trivandrum
Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology, Trivandrum
St. Teresa’s College, Kochi
Nehru College of Design, Thrissur
Cochin College of Design, Kochi
Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology, Trivandrum