Entry Level Qualification 

12

Career Fields 

Animation, Graphics & Visual Communication, Information Technology & Computer Science

For Specially Abled 

Career Entrance Exam 

JEE MAIN BE/BTECH, NIMCET MCA

About Career 

1. As a Game Designer, you will be conceptualizing, designing, building, and developing video games for traditional commercial PCs, laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and gaming consoles with or without the financial aid of a game publisher. Game publishers are companies like Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Gameloft, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft Studios, etc. who fund the entire game development process involving internal and/or external game development teams.

2. In recent times, we are witnessing a tremendous surge in the number of Android and iOS games which are increasingly being developed independently (with or without a game publisher). These independent games are called indie games.

3. You may be controlling the core elements within a game (structure of the game) - how a game should work and how it will be played including the motto, objective, journey, characters, storyline, dialogue, narrative, and commentary. You may also be responsible for programming video games and writing codes for related software (game development tools).

4. You may design various levels, missions, challenges, and transitions involved in a game. You may work on special or visual effects essentially visual tricks or illusions. You may be involved in designing various web and digital interfaces for various gadgets like phones, laptops, etc. You can also be a game tester and responsible for quality assurance and control by analyzing a game’s software for defects.

5. Game designing brings together domains like computer science and programming, psychology, creative writing, and multimedia / graphic design. As a Game Designer, you will be involved in the process of bringing video game experiences to life. You will be a key member of the team orchestrating the design, story, narration, levels, characters, puzzles, animation, and art of a video game.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

As a Game Designer, you will be engaged with one or more of the following roles and responsibilities: -

1. You will be creating core features of a game including role-play mechanics, storylines, character biographies, transition levels, and challenges framework.

2. You will be planning, visualizing, designing, and building illustrative content as per the scripts and discussions or clients’ requirements.

3. You will be analyzing and selecting factors like size, type, color palette, style, aesthetics, and art arrangement to determine layout designs.

4. You will be creating 2D or 3D imagery illustrating a process or depicting objects (which may or may not be in motion), using modeling programs or related computer software.

5. You will be devising challenges, missions, or puzzles to be faced in gameplay.

6. You may be writing codes for game development tools following discussions with team members.

7. You will be preparing mock-up screenshots, gameplay flowcharts, and sample menu layouts.

8. You will be participating in design discussions between development teams.

9. You will be presenting concepts of new game design to the management and technical colleagues, including animators, artists, and programmers.

10. You will be keeping abreast of game design techniques and technology, audience interests, industry trends, user needs, and reactions, by reviewing current literature, participating in educational programs, talking with colleagues, participating in professional organizations or conferences, or attending meetings or workshops.

Career Entry Pathway 

Class 10 all subjects as per the scheme of studies - Class 11-12 with any subject as per the scheme of studies – Bachelor degree in any discipline - Certificate/Diploma course in ‘Game Design’ or similar courses.

After completing Class 10 with any subjects and Mathematics then Class 11-12 with any subject as per the scheme of studies, you can do a Certificate / Diploma course in Game Design, Digital Prototyping, Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Digital Art & Animation, 2D or 3D Animation, Computer Applications or similar courses from private establishments across the country.

After you complete Class 10 all subjects as per the scheme of studies then Class 11-12 Commerce and Computer along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies / Class 11-12 Science along with any other subject as per scheme of studies/ Class 11-12 Arts/Humanities and Computer along with any other subject as per scheme of studies/ Class 11-12 Arts/Humanities and Mathematics along with any other subject as per scheme of studies, you can go for Bachelor degree or B. Voc degree (Bachelor of Vocation) in Computer Applications, Computer Science, Graphics and multimedia, Fine Arts, Multimedia Animation and Special Effects, Digital Art and animation, or similar disciplines.

After completing Class 10 all subjects as per the scheme of studies then Class 11-12 Mathematics along with any subject as per the scheme of studies then a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Engineering or Computer Applications or Computer Science or STEM or in any similar discipline with or without Mathematics, you can pursue a Certificate course in ‘Video Game Design’, ‘Fine Arts’, ‘Computer Graphics’, ‘Digital Prototyping’, ‘Virtual Prototyping’, ‘Video Game Asset Creation and Process’, ‘HTML5’, ‘Gameplay Programming’, ‘Interaction Design’, ‘User Experience Design’, ‘Media Production’, ‘Digital Media’, ‘Graphic Design and Media Arts’ or related disciplines.

After completing Class 10 all subjects as per the scheme of studies then Class 11-12 Science along with any subject as per the scheme of studies then a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Engineering or Computer Applications or Computer Science or STEM or in any similar discipline with Mathematics, you can pursue a Certificate course in popular programming languages used in game development like Lua, Python, Javascript, Lisp, Pascal, Perl, C, C++, JAVA, C#, JAVA, Visual Basic, Dot Net, Smalltalk, Objective-C, Swift, Tcl, etc.​​​​​​​

Required Qualification & Competencies 

After Class 10, you have the following options:

1. Class 11-12 with any subject as per scheme of studies.

2. Class 11-12 Mathematics along with any subject as per the scheme of studies.

3. Class 11-12 Commerce and Mathematics along with any other subject as per scheme of studies.

4. Class 11-12 Commerce, Computer, and Mathematics along with any other subject as per scheme of studies.

5. Class 11-12 Commerce and Computer along with any other subject as per scheme of studies.

6. Class 11-12 Science along with any other subject as per scheme of studies.

7. Class 11-12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics along with any other subject as per scheme of studies.

8. Class 11-12 Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer along with any other subject as per scheme of studies.

9. Class 11-12 Science and Mathematics along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies.

10. Class 11-12 Arts/Humanities and Computer along with any other subject as per the scheme of studies.

After Class 11-12, you can go for:

1. Diploma / Career Diploma / Certificate courses.

2. Bachelor's degree (B. E., B. Sc., B. Tech., BCA, B. Voc, BBA, BFA, etc.) or Associate level programs.

After your graduation (Bachelor's degree) you can go for:

1. Master level program

2. Post Graduate Diploma

3. Advanced Diploma Program

Competencies Required

1. You should have an interest in Conventional Occupations. Conventional occupations involve repetitive and routine tasks as well as fixed processes or procedures for getting things done. These occupations involve working more with data, systems, and procedures and less with ideas or creativity.

2. You should have an interest in Artistic Occupations. Artistic occupations mostly involve working with creative ideas, art, and designs. These occupations involve abstract or conceptual thinking, and creative self-expression and often do not follow any set processes or rules for getting things done.

3. You should have an interest in Realistic Occupations. Realistic occupations involve more practical and hands-on activities than paperwork or office work. Realistic occupations often involve physical activities for getting things done using various tools and equipment. 

4. You should know Creative Design - Knowledge of various techniques, methods, and specifications for creating and developing designs for various products like animation, graphics, web, user interfaces of digital devices, photography, etc.

5. You should have knowledge of Computers - computer hardware and software, computer programming, computer networks, computer and mobile applications.

6. You may need knowledge of Fine Arts - the theories and techniques required for producing various works of fine arts such as painting, drawing, illustration, sculpture, digital art, installation art, craft, visual art, etc.

7. You should have Critical Thinking Skills- analysis of complex situations, using logic and reasoning to understand the situations and take appropriate actions or make interpretations and inferences.

8. You should have Active Listening Skills - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, understanding the points being made by others, asking questions, etc.

9. You will need skills in handling software packages such as CATIA, ArcInfo and ArcMap (ESRI) AutoCAD Map Series (AutoDesk), AutoCAD 2002 (AutoDesk), AutoCAD Map 6.0 (AutoDesk), MicroStation and GeoGraphic (Bentley), Architectural Desktop (AutoDesk), and MapInfo.

10. You should have Visualization Ability - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.

11. You should have Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a long period without being distracted.

12. You should have a Visual Color Discrimination Ability - match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.

13. You should have Oral Comprehension Ability – listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

14. You should have Oral Expression Ability – communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

15. You may need Abstract Reasoning Ability – understand ideas that are not expressed in words or numbers; the ability to understand concepts that are not clearly expressed verbally or otherwise.

16. You may need Written Comprehension Ability - read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

17. You are always or mostly dependent on others or set rules and procedures.

18. You always or mostly prefer to stick within a routine or carry out routine and repetitive activities.

Career - Job Opportunities & Profiles 

You will get job opportunities as these or similar:

1. Game Designer

2. Game Artist

3. Creative Artist

4. Game Technologist

5. Game Developer

6. Mechanism Design – Intern

7. Game Programmer

8. Game Animation

9. Designer – Visual Reality

10. 2D Artist (Gaming)

11. UI/UX Designer

12. Layout Artist

13. Digital Prototyping Specialist

14. CAD Specialist

15. Art Development Trainee

16. Illustrator

17. Environment Artist 3D

18. Product or Industrial Designer

19. Visual Effects Specialist

20. Multimedia Artist

21. Animator 2D/3D

You will find work in:

1. Multimedia/ Graphic design and development companies

2. Game-developing firms, animation, and gaming companies

3. Software development companies, e-Learning companies

4. Media and Entertainment industry

5. Mobile app development companies

6. IT-Software / Software Services industry

Specialisation Tracks In This Career

1. Game Designer

Game Designers control the core elements within a game (structure of the game) - how a game should work and how it will be played including the motto, objective, journey, characters, storyline, dialogue, narrative, and commentary. They may also be writers employed part-time.

2. Game Animator

Animators create sequences of images called ‘frames’. A frame gives every viewer illusions of movement when they are shown at a rapid pace. These illusions are called ‘animations’.

3. Game Artist

Game Artists design, create, and build the visual elements of a game (video game art) overseen by an art lead or art director, like concept art, terrain images, surface texture, scenery, objects, and characters. An artist may specialize in 2D or 3D.

4. Level Designer

People who use a specified set of programs to design various levels, missions, challenges, and transitions involved in a game are called ‘Level Designers’. Developers are responsible for providing Level Designers with a specified set of programs like scripted editors and design tools so that the game’s codebase need not be accessed or modified.

Career Growth

At the beginning of your career, you can bag entry-level roles such as Trainee Game Designer, Assistant Game Developer, Junior Game Artist, Associate Level Designer, etc. After you’ve gained nearly 7-10 years of experience, you can get promoted to roles like Senior Game Designer, Senior Game Developer, Game Art Director, Lead Game Artist, Senior Level Designer, etc.

Salary Offered  

1. In entry-level game designing jobs, you can expect a monthly salary package of around Rs. 20,000 - 28,000 or more.

2. As you gain about 6-10 years of experience and move on to mid-level roles in the field, your average monthly salary will be anywhere around Rs. 30,000 - 60,000, or more depending upon your job title and position.

3. For senior-level job positions (with 12-20 years of experience), the salary package is much higher and ranges anywhere between Rs. 40,000 - 1, 80, 000 per month or more.

Monthly Earnings In Indian Rupee

Entry level: 0 - 2 years of work experience

Junior Level: From 1 to 12 years of work experience

Mid-Level: From 5 to 20+ years of work experience

Senior Level: From 10 to 25+ years of work experience (there could be exceptions in some high-end technical, financial, engineering, creative, management, sports, and other careers; also shortly, people will reach these levels much faster in many careers and some careers, these levels will have no meaning as those careers will be completely tech skill driven such as even now, there is almost no level in a Cyber Security Expert’s job)

Famous Personalities 

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Work Activities 

1. Working with computers, programming, and performing technical tasks -Using computers and computer systems, both hardware and software for programming, developing software and/or hardware, developing computer applications, systems, and networks; developing mobile applications.

2. Computing - Computing using various computer software applications; using software applications for scientific and technical work.

3. Creative thinking - Developing new ideas, concepts, innovative solutions to problems, newer ways of getting things done, designing products and services, creating works of art and craft, etc.

4. Getting Information and learning - Observing, hearing, reading, using computers, or otherwise obtaining information and learning from it, collaborating with the Rigging Artists (they create the skeletons of the animation models).

5. Identifying objects, actions, and events - Identifying various characteristics of objects; observing and understanding actions and events; understanding changes in actions and events.

6. Analysing and interpreting data and information - Analysis of data and information to find facts, trends, reasons behind situations, etc.; interpretation of data to aid in decision-making.

7. Organising, planning, and prioritizing tasks - Planning and organizing tasks to achieve work goals; prioritizing tasks to achieve goals and making the best use of the time available.

8. Updating and using relevant knowledge - Keeping updated with the latest knowledge relevant to your fields of work and using the relevant knowledge in getting things done.

9. Using computers for work - Using computers for day-to-day office work; using computer software for various applications in day-to-day professional work; entering data and processing information; for writing.

10. Communicating with co-workers and others - Communicating with people in writing, verbally or otherwise inside your workplace and various other people who have professional relationships with your place of work including vendors, government officials, etc., or with people at large.