B. Des in Game Design / UX Design

Duration: 4 Years (8 semesters)
Eligibility: 12th pass (any stream) from a recognized board
Course Type: Undergraduate Degree
Field: Design, Game Development, User Experience, Human-Computer Interaction

Objective:
To train students in creative design thinking, game development principles, user experience research, interface design, visual storytelling, and interactive technologies — preparing them for careers in game design, UX/UI design, product design, and digital experience industries.

Eligibility & Admission

Eligibility Criteria

Completed 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board
Minimum 50% aggregate marks (varies by college)
Basic drawing/design aptitude preferred

Admission Process

Entrance Exams: Most top design colleges conduct entrance exams like
- UCEED (IIT Bombay)
- NID DAT (National Institute of Design)
- NIFT Entrance Exam
- MIT Institute of Design Exam
Portfolio & Interview: Required by many institutes to assess creativity and design aptitude
Merit-based: Some private colleges offer admission on 12th marks + portfolio review

Curriculum & Subjects

Core Subjects You Study

Fundamentals of Design & Visual Communication
Principles of Game Design
UX Design & Human-Computer Interaction
Storyboarding & Narrative Design
2D & 3D Animation Basics
Game Art & Character Design
UI Design & Prototyping Tools (Figma, Adobe XD)
Game Development Engines (Unity, Unreal)
Usability Testing & UX Research
Design Thinking & Innovation

Practical Exposure

Live Game Design projects & design studios
Industry internships at game/UX design companies
Hackathons, design competitions, and portfolio showcases
User testing labs and VR/AR experience projects

Skills You Develop

Creative thinking & visual storytelling
UX research & user-centric design thinking
Interface design & prototyping
Game mechanics & level design
Collaboration and project management
Software skills (Figma, Unity, Unreal, Blender, Adobe Suite)
Critical thinking and problem-solving

Career Pathways

Game Design Roles

Game Designer / Level Designer
Game Artist / Animator
Narrative Designer / Concept Artist
Gameplay Programmer (with coding knowledge)

UX/UI Design Roles

UX Designer / UX Researcher
UI Designer / Interaction Designer
Product Designer / Digital Experience Designer
Usability Analyst

Other Roles

AR/VR Designer
Motion Graphics Designer
Creative Technologist

Higher Education Options

M.Des in Game Design / Interaction Design / UX
MSc in Human-Computer Interaction
MBA in Design Management / Creative Industries

Future Opportunities & Higher Studies

Postgraduate Courses

M.Des (Game Design, UX, Interaction Design, Digital Media)
MSc (Computer Graphics, HCI, Game Development)
MBA (Design Strategy, Innovation, Creative Business)

Competitive Exams / Certifications

GRE/GMAT + IELTS/TOEFL (for abroad studies)
UX Certifications (Nielsen Norman Group, Google UX)
Game Development certifications (Unity, Unreal)

International Opportunities

Game design studios, UX firms, product companies, edtech, AR/VR startups abroad
Strong demand in the US, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Europe

Salary & Top Recruiters

Salary Range

Entry-level: ₹4–7 LPA
Mid-level (3–5 yrs): ₹8–15 LPA
Senior-level (10+ yrs): ₹20–35+ LPA

Top Recruiters

Ubisoft, EA Games, Rockstar Games, Zynga
TCS, Infosys, Cognizant (UX teams)
IDEO, Frog Design, Designit
Google, Microsoft, Adobe (UX/Product Design)
AR/VR startups and creative studios

Who Should Choose B.Des (Game / UX Design)?

Passionate about design, creativity, games, and digital experiences
Interested in combining art, technology, and user psychology
Enjoys storytelling, visual design, and building interactive products
Wants to pursue a creative career in UX, games, or product design