Semester 1: Foundations of Game Design and Traditional Art

1. Basic Design and Traditional Art in Gaming

• 1.1 Drawing and Sketching
  • Fundamentals of Drawing
  • Sketching techniques for game concepts
• 1.2 Colour, Value, and Line
  • Understanding color theory
  • Value scales and line quality
• 1.3 Figure Drawing
  • Proportions and poses
  • Gesture drawing
• 1.4 Anatomy of Humans and Birds
  • Human anatomy for artists
  • Bird anatomy for creature design
• 1.5 Perspectives
  • One-point, two-point, and three-point perspectives
  • Applying perspective in game environments
• 1.6 Lighting and Shading
  • Light sources and their effects
  • Shading techniques to add depth
• 1.7 Composition
  • Visual storytelling
  • Balancing elements in a scene
• 1.8 Live Drawing
  • Real-time sketching sessions
  • Capturing motion and expressions
• 1.9 Colour Theory
  • Color relationships and harmonies
  • Psychological effects of color in games
• 1.10 Colour Design
  • Creating color palettes
  • Implementing color schemes in game design
• 1.11 Traditional Sculpting
  • Basics of sculpting materials
  • Creating physical models for game assets

2. History of Games and Genres (D)

• Evolution of video games
• Overview of various game genres
• Influential games and their impact on the industry

3. Soft Skills

• Communication and teamwork
• Time management
• Problem-solving and critical thinking

Semester 2: Digital Art and Conceptualization

1. 2D Art: Illustrations, Digital Painting, Image Editing, and Design (B)

2.1 Digital Illustration Techniques

• Tools and software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Creating detailed game illustrations

2.2 Digital Painting

• Painting workflows for game assets
• Texture creation and application

2.3 Image Editing and Design

• Enhancing and manipulating images
• Designing UI/UX elements for games

2. 3D Game Art: Modelling, Texturing, Lighting, Rendering, Animation (B)

2.4 3D Modelling

• Basics of 3D modeling software (e.g., Blender, Maya)
• Creating game-ready models

2.5 Texturing

• UV mapping techniques
• Applying textures to 3D models

2.6 Lighting and Rendering

• Lighting setups for 3D environments
• Rendering techniques for high-quality visuals

2.7 Animation

• Fundamentals of animation for games
• Rigging and character animation

3. Digital Concept Art: Design and Sculpting (C)

• 2.8 Prop Design
  Designing interactive and decorative props
• 2.9 Vehicle Design
  Conceptualizing and modeling game vehicles
• 2.10 Environment Design
  Creating immersive game environments
• 2.11 Character and Creature Design
  Developing unique characters and creatures
• 2.12 Digital Sculpting
  Sculpting tools and techniques for environment, props, vehicles, and characters

4. History of Games and Genres (D) (Continued)

• In-depth analysis of specific genres
• Case studies of landmark games

5. Soft Skills

• Enhanced teamwork through collaborative projects
• Presentation skills for showcasing artwork

Semester 3: Game Analysis, Design Thinking, and Programming

1. Basic Design and Traditional Art in Gaming

• 1. Game Analysis and Deconstruction (E)
  • Analyzing game mechanics and systems
  • Deconstructing successful games to understand their design
• 2. Conceptualising and Design Thinking (F)
  • Creative brainstorming techniques
  • Applying design thinking to game development
  • Prototyping and iterative design processes
• 3. Game Maths and Physics (G)
  • Mathematical concepts in game development
  • Physics simulations for realistic game environments
  • Collision detection and response
• 4. Gameplay Programming (H)
  • Introduction to game programming
  • Implementing game mechanics and logic
  • Scripting interactions and behaviors
• 5. Shader Programming (I)
  • Basics of shader languages (e.g., HLSL, GLSL)
  • Creating visual effects using shaders
  • Optimizing shader performance
• 6. Unity: Introduction and Programming (J, K)
  • 3.1 Unity Basics
    • Interface and navigation
    • Asset management
  • 3.2 Programming in Unity (C#, Advanced C#, STL)
    • C# programming fundamentals for Unity
    • Advanced programming concepts and data structures
  • 3.3 Unity 3D Game Engine
    • Building 3D game environments
    • Advanced Unity features and optimization
• 7. Graphics Programming: OpenGL (L)
  • Introduction to OpenGL
  • Rendering pipelines and graphics APIs
  • Developing custom graphics features
• 8. Soft Skills
  • Advanced problem-solving through programming challenges
  • Effective communication in technical teams

Semester 4: Advanced Development, Documentation, and Industry Practices

1. Unreal Engine: Blueprint and C++ Programming (M)

• 4.1 Blueprint Visual Scripting
  • Creating game logic without code
  • Integrating Blueprints with assets
• 4.2 C++ Programming in Unreal
  • C++ fundamentals for Unreal Engine
  • Extending Unreal’s functionality with C++
• 2. Game Networking (N)
  • Basics of multiplayer game development
  • Networking protocols and architecture
  • Implementing online features and services
• 3. Game Design Documentation (P)
  • Writing comprehensive game design documents (GDD)
  • Documenting game mechanics, story, and assets
  • Maintaining and updating design documentation
• 4. Code Optimization (Q)
  • Techniques for optimizing game performance
  • Profiling and debugging code
  • Memory management and efficient coding practices
• 5. Level Design (R)
  • Principles of Effective Level Design
  • Designing engaging and balanced game levels
  • Tools and software for level creation
• 6. Game Psychology (S)
  • Understanding player behavior and motivation
  • Applying psychological principles to enhance gameplay
  • Designing for player engagement and retention
• 7. Game Project Management (T)
  • Project planning and scheduling
  • Resource management and team coordination
  • Agile and Scrum methodologies in game development
• 8. Marketing for Games (U)
  • Strategies for game promotion and distribution
  • Understanding target audiences and market trends
  • Building a brand and leveraging social media
• 9. Soft Skills
  • Leadership and team management
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution