possible are the so-called pixel architects. If you are up to the
challenge, you too can create a very promising career as a
gaming professional. From 8-bit game consoles
to high defi nition gaming on
PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox
360 complete with motion controls
today, games have sure come a long
way. Gaming continues to fi nd new
avenues for expansion through 3G
connectivity and platforms like iOS and Android. A white paper by Deloitte estimates that the Indian gaming market will grow at a rate of 53% to $1.3 billion by 2013. We spoke with Joshi Mark Premnath, Art Director (Academic Research & Development) at the Asian Institute of Gaming and Animation, Bangalore, to gain an insight into what it takes to establish a career in gaming development.
Q)What are the dif erent platforms for game development? Which is the most popular in India?
The gaming industry can be divided into the following key segments, and India develops games for all the three segments: Online games (MMORPG and Casual
Games) Mobile games PC and console games (home and handheld) Mobile and PC games are more popular in India. The large penetration of mobiles and personal computers has helped this form of entertainment reach the masses. Additionally, the Internet has played an important role in popularizing gaming. Today, mobile phones such as the iPhone are seen to have powerful capabilities as handheld gaming devices. Many developers develop casual games for devices with touch screen capabilities. Powerful consoles are changing the way we play games, with innovative ways to play. Urban Indian audiences are exposed to consoles such as Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360.
Q)When taking up gaming as a career, what are the profiles that students can look at for specialization?
A
At the start, students may be taken in by beautiful graphics they see while playing games. Not many may be particularly looking for specialization at this stage. When taking up gaming as a career, its best to keep one’s mind open while being exposed to dif erent aspects of game development and spend time developing a deeper understanding of the subject in totality before choosing areas to specialize in. To begin with, a student needs to identify whether his interest is more towards art, programming, design or any other specifi c area. Next, he would look to specialize further within each of these streams. This sense of realization on areas to specialize sets in after working on difFerent aspects and usually happens mid way through a well planned game development course. To clarify, specialization does not refer to specialization in digital content creation tools, but refers to focused learning towards achieving higher levels of understanding and skill in the selected area within the game creation pipeline.
At the start, students may be taken in by beautiful graphics they see while playing games. Not many may be particularly looking for specialization at this stage. When taking up gaming as a career, its best to keep one’s mind open while being exposed to dif erent aspects of game development and spend time developing a deeper understanding of the subject in totality before choosing areas to specialize in. To begin with, a student needs to identify whether his interest is more towards art, programming, design or any other specifi c area. Next, he would look to specialize further within each of these streams. This sense of realization on areas to specialize sets in after working on difFerent aspects and usually happens mid way through a well planned game development course. To clarify, specialization does not refer to specialization in digital content creation tools, but refers to focused learning towards achieving higher levels of understanding and skill in the selected area within the game creation pipeline.
Q
What is the educational background required before joining a gaming course?
A
Besides a passion for gaming, game courses prefer students from creative backgrounds with exposure to creative subjects and fi ne arts. Graduates are preferred, but even students with genuine interest and creative skill do well in gaming courses after completing junior College (12th). Primarily, game studios look for great portfolios and good understanding of game development. Passion and capacity to deliver on time and as per set standards is paramount. Educational background may also be a factor, but not critical for any game studio. Programming courses, on the other hand, would need candidates with good aptitude, fl air for logic, and creative thinking. The nature and intensity of the program might need engineers or graduates in a relevant stream.
Besides a passion for gaming, game courses prefer students from creative backgrounds with exposure to creative subjects and fi ne arts. Graduates are preferred, but even students with genuine interest and creative skill do well in gaming courses after completing junior College (12th). Primarily, game studios look for great portfolios and good understanding of game development. Passion and capacity to deliver on time and as per set standards is paramount. Educational background may also be a factor, but not critical for any game studio. Programming courses, on the other hand, would need candidates with good aptitude, fl air for logic, and creative thinking. The nature and intensity of the program might need engineers or graduates in a relevant stream.
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