USCI

Animation & Game Design

Admissions open for

1 Year Programme
6 Months Programme
3 Months Programme
1 Month Programme
USCI Web Banner 18 Sept 24 1024x728 05

Animation & Game Design

Admissions open for

1 Year
Programme
6 Months
Programme
3 Months
Programme
1 Month
Programme

Animation & Gaming Design is a dynamic program crafted to launch students into the exciting worlds of animation and game development. This course blends creative storytelling with technical skills, covering key areas such as 3D modeling, character design, game mechanics, and animation techniques. Students will gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software and tools, enabling them to create engaging and interactive digital environments. The program aims to develop not only technical proficiency but also artistic vision, preparing graduates for diverse roles within the animation and gaming industries, from independent projects to major studio productions. This foundation sets the stage for further studies or direct entry into professional practice, where imagination meets innovation.

Animation course 1
Animation course 2

Foundation for Animation and Game Design and Digital Art Essentials

Introduce students to the core principles of animation and game design, focusing on the foundational knowledge needed to understand how both disciplines. Students will explore basic concepts like storytelling, visual design, mechanics, and the production pipeline. Explore tools and techniques used in the industry to develop digital illustrations, and concept art.

Duration

• 4 Weeks

Software Used

• Adobe CC, Toon Boom Harmony
• AI Tools: DALL-E for concept generation, Rive for interactive animations, Chat GPT

introduction to animation and game design img 2
introduction to animation and game design img 1

Crafting Worlds: Character Design and Environment Creation

Teach students how to conceptualize and develop characters for animation and games, focusing on character anatomy, personality development, and visual storytelling.

Duration

• 4 Weeks

Software Used

• Adobe CC, Pencil2D, Synfig Studio
• AI Tools: DALL-E for concept generation, Rive for interactive animations

Character Design and Development 1
character design and development img 1

Pixel Perfect: The Art of 2D Game Design

Explore the principles of 2D game art creation, focusing on sprites, environments, and animation techniques used in 2D games.

Duration

• 4 Weeks

Software Used

• Krita, Adobe CC
• AI Tools: Artbreeder for concept art inspiration, Character Creator 4

storyboarding and narrative development img 1
storyboarding and narrative development img 2

Game On: Mastering Mobile Game Design

Introduce the fundamentals of mobile game design, including user interaction, screen orientation, and game mechanics. Focus on building engaging game experiences for mobile platforms.

Duration

• 4 Weeks

Software Used

• Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot
• Autodesk Maya for level assets, Substance Designer
• AI Tools: ChatGPT for game story generation, Perception Neuron for motion capture integration

2D animation techniques img 2
2D animation techniques img 1

World Bbuilding in 3D: Asset Development for Animation and Game

Teach students how to create 3D assets for games and animation, focusing on modeling, texturing, and optimization techniques for game engines.

Duration

• 4 Weeks

Software Used

• Autodesk Maya & 3Ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter.
• AI Tools: Leonardo.Ai for texture generation, ChatGPT for asset naming and description

game mechanics and level design img 1
game mechanics and level design img 2

3D Animation Kickstart: From Zero to Motion

Focus on the basics of 3D animation, Character rigging, and body mechanics in motion.

Duration

• 4 Weeks

Software Used

• Autodesk Maya.
• AI Tools: DeepMotion for auto-rigging, Cascadeur for physics-based animation

visual effects VFX img 2
visual effects VFX img 1

Bring Characters to Life: 3D Animation for Game

Specialize in the creation of animations specifically for games, focusing on game-specific needs like loopable animations, cut-scenes, and transitions.

Duration

• 4 Weeks

Software Used

• Blender (Grease Pencil), Pencil2D
• Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe After Effects
• AI Tools: Stable Diffusion for style frame generation, Jasper for scriptwriting assistance

sound design and music img 1
sound design and music img 2

Light & Shadow: Mastering 3D Rendering

Understand the fundamentals of lighting and rendering for 3D environments and animations, focusing on creating visually compelling scenes.

Duration

• 4 Weeks

Software Used

• Autodesk Maya.
• AI Tools: DeepMotion for auto-rigging, Cascadeur for physics-based animation

interactive media design img 1
interactive media design img 2

Scene Magic: The Art of Editing & Compositing

Introduce students to post-production techniques, including video editing and compositing, to enhance animated scenes and game cinematics.

Duration

• 4 Weeks

Software Used

• DaVinci Resolve, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premier Pro,
• AI Tools: Wonder Studio for automatic character compositing, Adobe Sensei for auto-color grading

game engines and development img 1
game engines and development img 2

Level Up: Designing 3D Game Worlds

Teach students the integration of AI (Artificial Intelligence) into 3D game level design, focusing on creating immersive environments and interactive gameplay where AI-driven characters or systems enhance player experience.

Duration

• 4 Weeks

Software Used

• Unity, Unreal Engine
• Autodesk 3Ds Max for asset creation,
• AI Tools: ChatGPT for coding help, Lumen5 for creating game trailers

capstone project img 1 2
capstone project img 2 2

Your Creative Showreel: Crafting a Winning Portfolio

Help students curate their best work into a professional portfolio, showcasing their animation and game design skills to potential employers or clients.

Duration

• 4 Weeks

Software Used

• Wix, ArtStation, Behance
• Adobe Portfolio, Squarespace
• AI Tools: Grammarly for writing assistance, ChatGPT for interview prepration.

3D modeling and animation img 2
3D modeling and animation img 1

Discover Your Career Opportunities

Inquire Now