byGaganDeep
Updated on - 8 Aug, 2024
Diploma in Game Art & Design is an Undergraduate Diploma level course that spans for 1 or 2 years and covers concepts such as game art creation, modeling, texturing, animation & VFX, level & environment and game testing that are essential for developing games across platform. It is equipped with well-equipped laboratories and modern amenities that students use during their practical sessions to create a portfolio. Course of the program takes 1 year for the candidates having their bachelor’s degree and 2 years for those passed their 12th standard.
The entrance exams considered for admission in Diploma in Game Design programs are passing a 12th standard board examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or anyone having a bachelor’s degree in any field will be directly eligible for admission.
| Column Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Diploma in Game Art and Development |
| Duration | Typically 1-2 years (Full-time) |
| Course Level | Undergraduate Diploma |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (Higher Secondary Certificate) or equivalent |
1. Science, Commerce, Arts Stream 10+2 pass from any recognized board or even diploma holders.
2. For students from the general category it is 50% marks in 10+2 examinations in aggregate.
3. 15% for other backward cast students (OBC), 27% for schedule caste & tribal students (SC, ST), and 5% for disabled students.
4. The amount of points obtained on the entrance examination (if any). The colleges also have some of their own entrance tests.
5. Prior experience in graphics software and programming is not necessary but it will be advantageous if one has some knowledge in operating systems, graphics software, programming.
6. English proficiency – Should have studied English as one of the subjects at 10+2 level. It is imperative that the candidate be at least moderately literate, understanding written and spoken English.
| Specialization | Average Salary (INR lakhs) |
|---|---|
| Character Artist | 3-4 |
| Environment Artist | 3.5-4.5 |
| 3D Modeler | 4-5 |
| Texture Artist | 3-4 |
| UI/UX Designer | 3.5-4.5 |
| VFX Artist | 4-5 |