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Game design and development is the course in which a student learns about how to design, develop a digital prototype using an interactive design process and language. There are some good colleges which provide certificate course or Diploma course in this and also a Bachelor's in game designing and here are a few colleges:
1. Backstage Pass
This college offers B.Tech in computer science specialisation in gaming design. It also offers BFA game art and design. This is one of the best designing colleges in 2010 in India situated in Hyderabad.
http://www.animationcoursesahmedabad.com/
2. IIFA Multimedia Srinivasanagar
This college offers B.Sc in Gaming Designing. This is one of the best college est. in 1991 affiliated to Bharathiar University. This college offers placement to students into various MNCs.
http://www.iifamultimedia.in/
3. Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics, Shivranjani
This college offers Diploma and Bachelors course in VFX and game designing. This college has the best faculty and good learning environment which gives good 3D learning and designing course to the students.
http://www.animationcoursesahmedabad.com/

IMAGE is a leading animation training institute with branches in Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Trichy. It is partnered with NSDC (Central government) training institute offering best-in-class animation courses. Creative Eye Institute of Design and Management is a good animation institute in Indore. Important points to consider before making any decision in placements, fees, specialization offered, and duration.
IMAGE has a better name among the two. It offers short-time/ part-time courses in animation that you can pursue irrespective of your current stream of education. It's animation courses are designed with industry-standard curriculum, which makes it very easy for our students to seek best job opportunities immediately after completing their course. Placements scenario is also better for IMAGE.

Multimedia is the field related to computer-controlled integration of texts, (still or moving images) graphics, drawings, audio and animations. The information/content in the multimedia can be represented through digitally (audio, video and animation) in contrast to traditional media.
It may give many job opportunities like that of a designer, animator, lecturers, freelancers, etc.
The following are some of the postgraduate courses available in the field of multimedia:
1)Master of Arts in multimedia
2)Masters in 3D animation
3)Masters in animation filmmaking
4)Master of Arts in animation and VFX
5)Master diploma in Animation and VFX
6)MA VFX and animation
7) M. Sc in animation and visual effects
8) Master diploma in viscom
9) Post graduate program in digital design
10) Masters in animation and creative arts
11) MA graphics and multimedia design
12)M.Sc in multimedia

Multimedia is the field related to computer controlled integration of texts, (still or moving images) graphics, drawings, audio and animations. The information/content in the multimedia can be represented through digitally (audio, video and animation) in contrast to traditional media.
A degree in multimedia will offer many job opportunities in web designing, computer games designing, advertising graphics, animation, etc.
The following are some of the job profiles that one may take up:
1)Lecturers in film schools, video conferencing
2)Flash developers
3)Network engineers
4)Graphic artists
5s)Sound experts
6)Animators
7)Project manager
8)Freelancers
Salary prospects :
The pay scale may vary from 1.5-6 lakhs per annum based on the skills, work experience and seniority.

Visual communication is a broad degree field and students learn a variety of visual arts. Most importantly, students learn the art of communicating with audiences using various art forms, including interior design, visual art, and even fashion.
Viscom degrees cover a wide range of specialisations, and many diverse careers are available for graduates. The types of jobs available depending on the area of specialisation.
Some of the job profiles for a viscom graduate would be:
1)Game developer/designer
2)Art director
3)Commercial artist
4)Graphic designer
5)Media designer
6)Lecturer
7)Editor
8)Web designer
9)Animator
10)Photographer
Salary prospects:
The starting salary would be around 2.5-3 Lakhs per annum. It may increase based on the work expand seniority in position.

A game developer designs the software programs for computer games. Their job tasks include developing gaming programs and networks for third-party use and other related tasks.
*Firstly, you need to have a Bachelor's degrees, such as the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science with a computer game design concentration, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Technology with a focus on game design or The programs that focus on the construction and design of computer games, and the increasing use of games in different aspects of society.
*Complete an internship because internships allow students to obtain experience working in the field of game engineering and interact with other game engineers, they make it easier to find employment after graduation.
*Then, you need to work on a core development team for games, ensure games are compatible with distribution channels, and develop monetization aspects of games.
*After working as a gaming developer, you may go on to positions in game designing. You can use the skills you've acquired through entry-level work to handle more complex projects and systems for consumer use.
Salary prospects :
In the beginning, you may get around 2-3 lakhs per annum and it may increase as you gain more experience.