Game Development

Learning beyond the Walls

The linear mode of acquiring knowledge right from the basics to specialist practice is conducted at ICAT through varied methods of teaching. Along with regular knowledge building through classroom sessions, the students of PG Diploma Game Development are taken through seminars, workshops, and interactive sessions conducted by renowned industry professionals, outdoor learning sessions, and sessions to learn from feedbacks.

Learning through research, analysis, and reporting of any topic related to each module gives the students a sheer understanding of every related concept and helps in long retention of the knowledge sought.

Discussing with like-minded people is always a unique way of knowledge sharing. And this happens at ICAT through group discussions with peers, in a guided environment that helps them give a concrete shape to their ideas.

Professionals from reputed organizations associated with ICAT share their knowledge, skills and industrial processes with our students through seminars, workshops, and interactive sessions.

Industrial visits to game studios and related companies give the students the clarity on what exactly happens in the industry and what will be expected from them.

Outdoor visits to historical places of art, architecture and design, and to renowned conferences and art galleries inspire the creator in students to give shape to the impossible.

The students of Game Development showcase their works to general audience and to professionals to get their feedback. This helps the students to understand the expectations of the target audience and the industry, and groom accordingly.

At ICAT, we follow Project Based Learning (PBL), an enthusiastic, exciting and effective learning style that engage students in building their skills through extensive hands-on experience in developing a product based on the current industry trends.

Be Assessed on Your Skills

At ICAT, the learning outcome of each module is assessed through periodical Formative Assessments, Assignments, Research Works, and through the originality, innovation and product of the final Project. Also, continuous monitoring of each student is done throughout the year through peer assessments and internal/external reviews.

At ICAT, we encourage students to participate in various national and international competitions, which help them to rise and shine as they pursue their creative skills and build their team spirit. Some of distinguished awards the game students have received for their well chartered documentations and works include:

• 2017 – First Prize in GAFX Conference, 2017
• 2015 – ICAT Alumni Won a Million at Pocket Gamer Connects 2015
• 2014 - Title of Game Jam Titans
• 2012 – First Prize in Square Enix - Game Development Contest

Explore your unique ideas at the industry-standard facilities in ICAT to understand the possibilities in game production.

The Game students have access to Art and Design studios, where they get to their seek first-hand experience in design.

The students are given the perfect environment to experiment their ideas and understand the nuances of digital tools at the IT labs and with student laptops that are loaded with all the necessary industry-standard software.

The Game students have access to an exclusive Gaming Lounge in the campuses that let them understand the gameplay and different aspects of famous games and learn from them.

In addition to the specific facilities for each department, the campuses of ICAT College are loaded with spacious classrooms, common library with essential readings, locker facilities for students, air-conditioned halls, personal tutoring space, common working zone, students’ lounge, and so on.

With an exclusive Placement Cell that holds a record of 100% placement, till date, we assure best jobs for every student who have gathered their skills and are ready to take up challenges of the industry.

As a PG Diploma Game Development student, you can get opportunities in Web, mobile, PC, and console game development companies and game development training firms as a:

• AI Programmer
• Audio / Video Programmer
• Plugin Developer
• Game Play Programmer
• Level Designer
• Tool Developer

• Particle / Special Effects Programmer
• UI Programmer
• Testing Personnel
• Web Designer
• Instructor

Each student can opt for their field of expertise with confidence, as the curriculum at ICAT guides them to build a solid portfolio in their area of interest/specialization.

Get in Touch for All Your Needs

Each student is allocated a Personal Mentor to guide through the personal development process, and a Supervisor to support in project and dissertation.

A Students Service Desk is managed at each location with a Student Advisor providing advice to students on all any matters in need, personal or college related. The desk organizes club activities and acts as a point of contact for parents/Guardians.

Study at Any of Our 3 State-of-the-Art Campuses

The ICAT campuses are located at the Shores of Bay of Bengal (Chennai), Silicon Valley of India (Bangalore), and the City of Pearls (Hyderabad). The strategically located campuses expose the students to eminent landmarks/events of the metropolitan cities, which is very important for the Creators of Tomorrow to understand the trending world.