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ADIDG Plus: Advanced Program in Interactive Design & Games

Advanced Program in Interactive Design & Games

576 Hours (24 Months / 2 Years) Duration
CareerX Pathway | CreatorX Pathway

Learn AAA Game Design with AI, Unreal Engine 5, Unity & ZBrush at MAAC Jayanagar. Complete showreel mentorship, 100% placement support & flexible EMI.

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Program Overview

The Advanced Program in Interactive Design & Games (ADIDG Plus) is an elite program crafted to turn passionate gamers into professional game developers. Mastering platforms like Unreal Engine and Unity, along with 3D creation tools like Maya, students learn the end-to-end pipeline of game production including level design, asset creation, and interactive storytelling. Graduates are equipped with the technical prowess and creative vision to secure coveted roles at top gaming studios like Rockstar Games and Ubisoft. You will learn from industry veterans through hands-on projects, giving you the real-world experience needed to excel. Our curriculum is continually updated to meet studio demands, ensuring you graduate with a production-ready portfolio and comprehensive placement assistance.

Software Toolkit

Unreal Engine 5 Unreal Engine 5
Unity Unity
Autodesk Maya Autodesk Maya
Autodesk 3ds Max Autodesk 3ds Max
Maxon ZBrush Maxon ZBrush
Adobe Photoshop Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Substance 3D Painter Adobe Substance 3D Painter
Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator
Marvelous Designer Marvelous Designer
Quixel Mixer Quixel Mixer
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This comprehensive career program is integrated with MAAC's advanced learning pathways:

CareerX

An industry-led ecosystem designed to equip you with future-ready skills, preparing you to excel and secure placements in top-tier professional studios.

CreatorX

A creative pathway focused on independent content creation, digital economy skills, and building a powerful personal brand to thrive as an independent creator.

Course Content

Semester 1: Digital & Interactive Game Design Foundations

  • Narrative Design, Art Direction & World Building
  • Game Art Fundamentals & Visual Design
  • Vector Illustration & Game UI Design
  • Video & Sound Post-Production for Games
  • Gen AI Workflows for Game Previz

Semester 2: Game Asset Modeling & Surfacing

  • 3D Asset Modeling & Texturing in 3ds Max
  • PBR Texturing with Substance 3D Painter
  • Character & Environment Modeling in Autodesk Maya
  • LookDev, Lighting & Rendering in Maya
  • Xgen & Hair Grooming for Game Characters

Semester 3: Advanced Character Sculpting & Real-Time Assets

  • Digital Character Sculpting with Maxon ZBrush
  • High-Poly to Low-Poly Retopology & Baking
  • Virtual Staging with Substance Stager & Quixel Mixer
  • Photogrammetry & Asset Scan Workflows
  • Game Character Rigging & Animation Cycles

Semester 4: Game Engine Integration & Interactive Blueprints

  • Game Level Design & Environment Set Dressing
  • Unity Game Development (AR/VR & Mobile Gaming)
  • Unreal Engine 5 Blueprints & Visual Scripting
  • Real-Time Dynamics & Niagara FX Simulations
  • Motion & Performance Capture Integration
  • Game Publish Preparation & Interactive Demo Reel

Career Opportunities

After completing the ADIDG Plus program, you can explore dynamic roles such as:

Game Designer Level Designer Character Artist Environment Artist Game Asset Creator Quality Assurance (QA) Tester
Career Opportunities
High-Demand Studio Career Tracks

Looking to Build a High-Growth Career in Game Design?

While ADIDG Plus delivers targeted software proficiency, leading studios seek artists with complete end-to-end production pipelines. Explore our recommended comprehensive career programs below:

💡 Industry Hiring Insight: Top animation, VFX & gaming studios prioritize candidates trained across the complete production pipeline, providing significantly broader placement eligibility, higher starting compensation bands, and faster promotion pathways.
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💎 ELITE 3-YEAR STUDIO MASTER PROGRAM ⏱ 864 Hours • 36 Months

IPVAD-XR (3-Year Master Track)

📊 ₹5.0 - ₹12+ LPA Multi-Discipline Master Band

Upgrade to MAAC's ultimate 3-year comprehensive career program covering full Animation, Houdini VFX, Unreal Engine 5 virtual production & GenAI pipeline.

Key Career Advantage:
  • ✓ Triple Specialization: 3D + VFX + XR
  • ✓ Virtual Production & LED Volume Training
  • ✓ Direct Studio Fast-Track Placement
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🎓 UGC-RECOGNIZED 3-YEAR BACHELOR'S DEGREE ⏱ 3 Years • Full-Time Degree

B.Voc in Animation & VFX

📊 UGC Degree + Global Work Visa & UPSC Eligible

Combine your game art & UE5 skills with a formal UGC-recognized Bachelor's degree under NEP 2020 for global immigration and master's pathways.

Key Career Advantage:
  • ✓ Full UGC Act 1956 Recognized Degree
  • ✓ Eligible for UPSC, Bank PO & Global Visas
  • ✓ 100% Studio Placement & Portfolio Showreel
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Career Trajectory Analysis

Tool Specialist vs. Studio Pipeline Career Matrix

Evaluation Parameter Short-Term / Foundation Track Studio Advanced Career Program
🛠️ Software Mastery 1–2 Isolated software tools 8–12 Integrated Studio DCCs (Maya, ZBrush, Substance, UE5, Nuke, Houdini)
🎬 Showreel Output Static assets, single turntable models Full 24fps cinematic short film or playable Unreal Engine 5 level
🏢 Studio Hiring Scope Junior asset cleanup, prep, basic rotoscopy Multi-department deployment across AAA Gaming, Film VFX & Animation Studios
📈 Starting Pay Scale ₹2.2L – ₹3.0L PA entry operator band ₹3.8L – ₹8.5L+ PA studio artist band with accelerated promotion track
🛡️ Industry Resilience High risk from automated single-tool plugins Complete pipeline understanding resistant to AI and technological shifts
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60-Day 100% Fee Credit Guarantee

Unsure about committing to a 2-year comprehensive career program right away? Start with a foundation or short-term course today. If you decide to upgrade to any Comprehensive Career Program within your first 60 days, 100% of your paid fees will be credited toward your comprehensive career program enrollment with zero transfer penalty.

✓ Zero Risk Upgrade Policy
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Flexible Monthly EMI (₹15k – ₹20k/mo)

Manage your education investment smoothly with flexible monthly installment options ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹20,000/month. We provide comprehensive education loan assistance through trusted, RBI-regulated educational lending partners with instant verification and minimal paperwork.

✓ Zero Down Payment & Easy Approval Options
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Free 1-on-1 Studio Mentorship Session

Not sure which creative specialization matches your natural skills? Schedule a free 30-minute 1-on-1 portfolio review & career roadmap session with our senior studio faculty at our Jayanagar campus. Experience our high-end graphics workstations firsthand.

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🏛️ UGC & NEP 2020 Recognized Degree Pathways
📜 Onlinevarsity & Aptech QR Verified Certification
🏆 MESC & Skill India Aligned Curriculum Standards
💼 Dedicated Placement Cell with 100% Showreel Prep

Course FAQs

The fee ranges from Rs. 1 Lakh to Rs. 5 Lakhs depending on the course duration and specialization. We offer flexible payment options with Easy EMI (Monthly Payments). Click here to Chat with us on WhatsApp (+91 8884922204) for personalized batch fees, installment options & installment plans.

The course focuses primarily on Game Art and Interactive Design. We teach Visual Scripting (Blueprints in Unreal Engine), which allows you to build complete gameplay, physics, and logic without writing raw C++ code. This is the industry-standard workflow for game designers.

Yes. MAAC Jayanagar students are trained in pipelines used globally. Our alumni work at top studios including Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, and Technicolor Games. We provide 100% Placement Assistance to match you with opportunities.

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