Master Program in Game Design & Development
Full game development lifecycle: concept design, 3D asset creation, character modelling & sculpting, environment art (vegetation, texture painting), AR/VR effects, and game-engine integration for mobile, PC and console.
About The Master Program in Game Design & Development
Reliance Animation Academy is part of Reliance Entertainment's media group and is backed by its own production house, Reliance Animation Studios — the studio behind popular IPs such as Little Singham and Golmaal Jr., produced in partnership with filmmaker Rohit Shetty. This makes it one of the few academies in India where the curriculum is shaped by an actual working studio, with live studio projects, mentorship from industry professionals, and an alumni network now working across the animation, VFX, gaming, and film industry.
What Students Will Learn:
Concept sketching & pre-production planning for game design pipelines.
3D asset creation, scanning with Megascans, and modeling in 3ds Max & Maya.
High-poly character modeling & 3D digital sculpting using Pixologic Z-Brush.
Procedural vegetation with Speed Tree and procedural game modeling in Houdini.
Photorealistic PBR texture painting in Substance Painter & ultra high-res Mari texturing.
AR/VR interactive filter effects for mobile cameras in Spark AR & VR suites.
Complete multiplatform asset integration & gameplay mechanics inside Unity Engine.
AAA game level development, lighting, visual scripting, and packaging in Unreal Engine.
Internship & Placement Support:
Guaranteed Studio Internship
Guaranteed 3-month internship with Reliance Animation Studios on real production pipelines.
Live Studio Projects
Work on live studio projects with YouTube monetization opportunities and accredited work.
Industry Game Engines
Master industry-standard real-time pipelines in Unreal Engine & Unity for PC, mobile & consoles.
Career & Placement Assistance
Career guidance, dedicated interview prep, portfolio review, and direct studio hiring support.
Syllabus Overview (4 Semesters)
Our 24-month curriculum is structured into 4 progressive semesters integrating cutting-edge 3D modeling, sculpting, AR/VR, and AAA game engines:
- Sketching Essentials (Concept)
- Pre-Production Basics (Concept)
- Creating & Editing Images (Photoshop)
- 3D Assets (3ds Max / Maya)
- 3D Assets Scan (Megascans)
- Character Modelling (Maya)
- 3D Digital Sculpting (Z-Brush)
- Vegetation for Games (Speed Tree)
- Modelling & Game Development (Houdini)
- 3D Texture Painting (Substance Painter)
- AR Effects for Mobile Cameras (Spark AR, VR)
- High-Resolution Advanced Texture Painting (Mari)
- Asset Integration - Game Engine (Unity Engine)
- Game Development (Unreal Engine)
Software & Tools Covered
Gain comprehensive production experience across all 11 industry-standard suites:
Photoshop
Concept Art & Image Editing3ds Max / Maya
3D Assets & Character ModellingMegascans
3D Assets Scan LibrarySpeed Tree
Game Foliage & VegetationHoudini
Modelling & Game DevelopmentSubstance Painter
3D Texture Painting & PBRSpark AR / VR
AR Camera Effects & FiltersMari
High-Resolution Texture PaintingUnity Engine
Asset Integration & Engine DevUnreal Engine
AAA Game Development SuiteZ-Brush
3D Digital Character SculptingCareer Roles & Opportunities
Graduates of the Master Program in Game Design & Development qualify for high-growth creative and technical roles across AAA studios, indie developers, and interactive media:
Game Designer
Design core gameplay loops, mechanics, levels, and player progression systems.
Game Developer / Programmer
Code mechanics, physics, and gameplay logic in Unity and Unreal Engine.
Level Designer
Design immersive game maps, level pacing, environment flow, and encounter zones.
UI/UX Designer for Games
Create intuitive game menus, HUD interfaces, icon assets, and player UX.
Game Artist (2D / 3D)
Create concept art, character models, props, and textures for game pipelines.
Technical Artist
Bridge artistic assets with game engine shaders, lighting, optimization, and rigs.
Game Tester / QA Analyst
Test gameplay builds, report bugs, balance mechanics, and ensure quality control.
AR / VR Developer
Build interactive Augmented and Virtual Reality applications and camera filters.
Indie Game Developer
Develop and publish independent titles across Steam, itch.io, iOS, and Android.
Interactive Media Designer
Craft real-time simulations, interactive installations, and 3D architectural experiences.
Why Reliance Academy?
Step into India's premier studio-backed animation & gaming ecosystem designed to provide unmatched real-world exposure and career growth:
Studio Backed
Backed by Reliance Animation Studios (creators of Little Singham & Golmaal Jr.).
Guaranteed Internship
3-Month guaranteed studio internship with live monetized projects.
Industry Game Engines
Master Unreal Engine, Unity, Houdini, Substance Painter & Z-Brush.
Active Alumni Network
Alumni working across animation, VFX, gaming & film industries.