Gaming & Interactive Design

Master in Game Art, Design & Development with AR VR-XR

Turn Your Love for Games into a Professional Career

This advanced, portfolio-first program helps you learn the complete process of game creation — from 2D art and 3D design to real-time gameplay, cinematic animation, and immersive AR/VR/XR experiences. Train with industry-standard tools, build projects each term, and graduate job-ready.

Duration:

23 to 34 Months
(Part-Time)

Classes:

2 Hours each
3 Days / Week

Eligibility:

Class 10 & Above
(From any stream)

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Program Snapshot

Duration

23 to 34 Months Varies by Specialization

Study Mode

Full-time, in-person at Arena Animation Park Street, Kolkata

Program Format

3-Term Structure: Foundation → Specialization → Final Portfolio

Career Services

Placement support, freelance mentoring, LinkedIn & Upwork training

Technology Focus

Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, Reality Capture, Blender, TwinMotion, Unity3D, Gen AI Tools

Portfolio-Focused

Every term ends with a project-based portfolio milestone

What You’ll Learn (Across All Specializations)

All specializations begin with a shared foundation in game art, design, and production. In Term 1 and Term 2, you’ll develop essential 2D and 3D skills, master industry tools, and complete guided projects—preparing you to confidently choose your specialization.

Term 1 : Game Design and Art Essentials
– Common Foundation (7 Months)

Fundamentals of Game Art & Design
Pixel Perfect Painter
Mastering Digital Illustrations
UI/UX Design for Games
Animate for Game Art
AI Art Innovator
Introduction to Game Engine
2D Game Project

Term 2: Advanced Game Art
Common Foundation (11 Months)

Understanding Game Production Pipeline
Asset Creation for CGI & Games
Mastering Digital Sculpting
Textures and Details
Realistic Surface Creation
Illuminating Assets
Bringing Characters to Life with Rigging
Art of 3D Animation
Cinematic Realism with Unreal
AI-Powered 3D Workflow
Portfolio Powerhouse

From Term 3 onwards, you’ll dive deep into your chosen specialization with hands-on training in Game Art Specialist, Comprehensive Game Development, Immersive Design and more — building a job-ready portfolio for your specific career path.

Choose from 4 Specializations

Find your creative calling

Each specialization is designed to equip you with industry-relevant skills and tools aligned with your career goals.

Specialization	Duration	Best For (with Career Potential)	Tools You’ll Learn
Game Art, Design & Development with ARVR-XR	34 Months	Students seeking a comprehensive career in gaming and immersive media. Learn 2D/3D art, UI/UX, game dev, AR/VR, Unity & Unreal. Careers: Game Designer, 3D Artist, Technical Artist, AR/VR Developer, Cinematic Artist, Unreal Generalist	Maya, Unreal, ZBrush, GDevelop.io, Substance, Reality Capture, Unity, Spark AR, Gen AI Tool
Game Art and Design with Specialization	24 months	Ideal for those focused on creating high-quality 2D/3D assets, characters, and game environments. Careers: Game Artist, Level Designer, Character Designer, Environment Artist, Technical Artist, Unreal Generalist	Maya FX, Blender, Adobe Substance Designer, Adobe Substance 3D Stager, Reality Capture, Gen AI Tool
Game Art, Design and Development	25 months	Best for students who want a strong foundation in game design and hands-on development using Unreal. Careers: Game Designer, UI Artist, Game Developer, 3D Game Artist, Real-time 3D Artist	Autodesk Maya, Maxon ZBrush, Adobe Substance Painter, Unreal Engine, Gen AI Tools
Immersive Design	23 months	Perfect for those wanting to build immersive AR/VR experiences using Unity & Unreal. Careers: AR/VR Developer, Game Developer, Immersive Designer, Technical Artist, Unity Specialist	Autodesk Maya, Maxon ZBrush, Unreal Engine, Unity, Gen AI Tools

Tools & Technologies Covered

Train Like the Pros

Master the same tools and game engines used by leading studios worldwide. From concept art to real-time 3D and animation, you’ll work with industry-standard software that prepares you for studio production pipelines and freelance opportunities alike.

Start Exploring

Choose Your Creative Journey

Discover the path that matches your passion. Each specialization is designed to build deep expertise and open doors to exciting careers in the gaming industry. Explore what you’ll learn, the tools you’ll master, and the opportunities that await.

Join Arena Animation – Park Street, Kolkata, and take the first step toward an exciting career in animation and entertainment!

Comparing Which Gaming Specialization Is Right for You?

Let’s help you decide! Here’s a simple breakdown comparing the four specializations under Gaming — based on skills, interests, software, and career paths.

Duration 34 Month

Ideal For

comprehensive career in gaming and immersive media. Learn 2D/3D art, UI/UX, game dev, AR/VR, Unity & Unreal.
Core Skills

2D design, illustration, UI/UX, animation, basic game creation
Key Software

Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Animate, GDevelop, Gen AI
Portfolio Output

Exposure to game publishing
Career Roles

Game Designer, 3D Artist, Technical Artist, AR/VR Developer, Cinematic Artist, Unreal Generalist

Duration 24 Month

Ideal For

Ideal for those focused on creating high-quality 2D/3D assets, characters, and game
environments.
Core Skills

3D modeling, sculpting, rigging, cinematic rendering
Key Software

Maya, ZBrush, Substance Painter, Unreal, Gen AI
Portfolio Output

Game assets & Game Environment Design
Career Roles

Game Artist, Level Designer, Character Designer, Environment Artist, Technical Artist, Unreal Generalist

Duration 25 Month

Ideal For

Best for students who want a strong foundation in game design and hands-on development using Unreal.
Core Skills

Gameplay mechanics, level design, Blueprints, UI/audio
Key Software

Unreal Engine
Portfolio Output

Game Design & Game Development
Career Roles

Game Designer, UI Artist, Game Developer, 3D Game Artist, Real-time 3D Artist

Duration 23 Month

Ideal For

Perfect for those wanting to build immersive AR/VR experiences
using
Unity & Unreal.
Core Skills

AR/VR/XR design, freelance
readiness
Key Software

Unreal, Unity,
Spark AR,
Portfolio Output

A playable
VR scene
Career Roles

AR/VR Developer, Game Developer,
Immersive Designer, Technical Artist, Unity Specialist

Long-Term Career Advantage

Whether you’re building games or building your own career — this program has you covered.

Freelancing on Upwork / Fiverr

Career launchpad with portfolio + freelance training

Working in studios

Tools, workflows, and pipelines used by real studios

Publishing your own indie game

Learn to build and export playable games with Unreal

Building a personal brand

LinkedIn setup, project showcases, and mentorship

Staying future-proof

Gen AI integrated into both 2D & 3D pipelines

Ask Yourself…

What kind of creator do you want to be?

Love bringing imaginary worlds to life?

→ Go for Game Art & Design

Think like a problem-solver and enjoy building systems?

→ Explore Game Development

Fascinated by VR, AR, and immersive experiences?

→ Choose Immersive Design

Enjoy drawing characters, environments, and creating assets?

→ Master 2D & 3D Game Art

Dream of working in a game studio or launching your own indie game?

→ Start with the Full Program

Career Opportunities

Turn Your Passion Into a Profession

After completing your chosen specialization, you’ll be equipped with the skills and portfolio to step into a variety of roles across the game and immersive media industry. Whether you’re creating game worlds, designing interactive systems, or building AR/VR experiences, your career path begins here.

Master Program in Game Art, Design & Development with ARVR-XR
Advanced Program in Game Art and Design with Specialization
Advanced Program in Game Art, Design and Development
Advanced Program In Immersive Design

Game Designer
Game Producer
Level Designer
2D Game Artist
UI Artist
3D Game artist

Technical Artist
Game Environment Artist
Cinematic Artist
Unreal Generalist
Real-time 3D Artist
Game Developer
AR/VR Developer

Game Designer
Game Producer
Level Designer
2D Game Artist
UI Artist
3D Game Artist

Technical Artist
Game Environment Artist
Cinematic Artist
Unreal Generalist
Real-time 3D Artis

Game Designer
Game Producer
Level Designer
2D Game Artist
UI Artist
3D Game Artist

Technical Artist
Game Environment Artist
Cinematic Artist
Unreal Generalist
Real-time 3D Artist
Game Developer

Game Designer
Game Producer
Level Designer
2D Game Artist
UI Artist
3D Game Artist
Technical Artist

Game Environment Artist
Cinematic Artist
Unreal Generalist
Real-time 3D Artist
Game Developer
AR/VR Developer

Why Arena Animation Park Street?

Arena Animation Park Street isn’t just one of the oldest animation institutes in India — it’s also one of the most future-focused, career-driven, and creatively vibrant places to launch your journey in the media and design industry.

Top Recruiters in Gaming & Interactive Media

From indie studios to AAA production houses, game design students have landed roles, freelance gigs, and internships across the gaming and interactive tech industry. Here are just a few of the names they’ve worked with: