GAMING AS A CAREER!

Eligibility Criteria

• The minimum eligibility required for most of these courses is 10+2 or its equivalent.


• Relevant educational qualification in the fields of animation, graphic designing, game designing/ technology etc. is necessary for obtaining an excellent career in the gaming industry.


• Those interested in pursuing a career in gaming industry should focus on gaining knowledge with computer programming in an object-oriented language such as C++ or Java, from their high school level, so that they can build a bright future for themselves.


• For becoming a Game programmer, one should have B.E/ B.Tech degree in computer engineering.


• Online courses are also available in game design and animation. Those with have an innate desire to learn gaming and excellent technical skills can excel in this field.

The personal attributes needed to excel in the gaming industry:

• The first and foremost thing needed for an individual to become an expert professional in the gaming industry is the strong interest and liking for the game.


• Candidates wanting to make a career in game designing must be aware of software, creative and understand the game play theory.


• Time management is also an important characteristic needed for a game designer.

Top 5 institutes in India:

1. Asian Institute of Gaming and Animation, Bangalore


2. Global Institute of Gaming and Animation - GIGA C


3. Eden Animation & Gaming Academy, Bikaner


4. Academy of Animation and Gaming (AAG) Gurgaon


5. IIFA Multimedia (Institute for Interior Fashion and Animation)

Top 5 institutes in abroad:

1. University of South Wales


2. Anglia Ruskin University


3. London South Bank University


4. Plymouth University


5. Glasgow Caledonian University