Academics

Programme Overview

The Media & Entertainment Industry in India is not only rapidly growing but is also undergoing major transformations in the manner in which it reaches and communicates with its audience.

The growth and development of new digital technology, its accessibility to large segments of the Indian population specially the youth have created new patterns and expectations in the manner in which they engage with digital content.

In recognition of the proliferation of new media such as video games and virtual and augmented reality, the programmes offered by the School of Animation, Whistling Woods International includes the design and production of video games across various platforms from games for mobiles to Virtual Reality

This 4-year, 8-semester programme is designed to offer students subjects and software that enable them to have an option of either taking up a job in a large studio for a specific position, or become an independent game developer for which there is a huge demand in the industry. Apart from the core skill sets required by a game designer and developer, students learn about art in various cultures, character design, world building, film and digital art as part of the contextual studies or general education programme. The foundation programme provides them with a base in live action filmmaking, animation, drawing and digital art.

Broadly, the game design course breaks down the subjects in various streams,

• Core game design and development;
• Game art design and development;
• Game code design and development; and
• Business of Games

The course is designed in so that students learn subjects and software that enable them to have an option of either taking up a job in a large studio for a specific position, or become an independent game developer for which there is a growing demand. Unlike many other programmes that focus on a single stream, the WWI programme believes that an overall understanding of all of the areas are essential for a professional engagement in any one of the above areas.

Apart from the core skillsets required by a game designer and developer, students learn about art in various cultures, character design, world building, film and digital art as part of its contextual studies or general education program. The foundation courses provide them with a base in live action filmmaking, animation, drawing and digital art.

Students receive instruction through a powerful integration of projects, classroom theoretical instruction, workshops and interaction with industry professionals.

They are taken through the process of developing, designing, prototyping and testing game design projects. Students are encouraged to formulate and develop their own approach, style, perspective and vision. The course also promotes individual professional conduct, communication skills and leadership qualities.

The vision of the programme is to enable students to become creative game designers or developers who can become independent entrepreneurs in both commercial as well as serious games.