Design for toys & games is both fun and a serious business, where new ideas are the heart and soul of the fast moving toy and games industry.The program draws its strength from its trans-disciplinary nature, integrating knowledge from various disciplines both in terms of creative conceptualization as well as in terms of working with a variety of material and media.The digital games have become an important part of the entertainment, sports, training as well as education. Hence, the students get a variety of options to choose after completing the program.
Top Colleges:
Highlights:
Course level | post Graduate |
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duration | 30 months |
examination type | Semester |
eligibilty | Graduation |
Admission process | entrance based |
Courses and Eligibility:
Course | Duration | Eligibility | Entrance |
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M.Des | 2.5 years | Graduate from a recognized university | NID Entrance |
Top Recruiters:
- Funskool
- Bandai Namco
- Hamleys
- Mattel Inc.
- Toy R Us
- Lego Inc.
- Hot Wheels
- Hansbro
- MGA Entertainment
- Takara Tommy Co Ltd
- FirstCry
- V Tech
Admission Process:
For admission in a Toy and Game Design course, candidates have to go through a mandatory selection procedure of Design Institutes offering the course. The selection procedure includes candidates appearing for eligible entrance tests and scoring qualifying marks.
For NID:
Register and Apply
Interested candidates can apply online with required information.
Design Aptitude Test Prelims
Interested candidates need to appear for the Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Prelims conducted by the National Institute of Design.
Design Aptitude Test Mains
Shortlisted candidates will be called for Design Aptitude Test (DAT) Mains based on marks obtained in DAT prelims.
Merit Screening
Admission is based on marks obtained in Design Aptitude Test Prelims (DAT Prelims) and Design Aptitude Test Mains (DAT Mains).
Merit list of the overseas (supernumerary) category, will be prepared after all the stages of the admission process have been completed. Only those candidates with the score of 40% and above will be eligible for the admission.
Seats remaining vacant in the overseas (supernumerary) category will lapse and will not be transferred to candidates from any other category.
Weightage given to above-mentioned parameters is as follows:
- DAT Prelims - 30%
- DAT Mains - 70%
Syllabus:
- Design fundamentals
- Progressing into methodologies for understanding complex system level problems and scenario visualizations
- Material and media studies
- Elements of play
- Cultural studies
- Character design
- Creative thinking, user psychology
- User research methods provide specialized inputs
- Game theory
- Design projects of heritage toys
- Digital games
- Educational play material, sports equipment and designs for futuristic scenarios
Skills Required:
- Creativity and zest for uniqueness
- Good knowledge of CAD technology
- Soft skills including sense of fun
- Tools and techniques for sewing and decoration
- Fabric Knowledge
- Model making and manufacturing
- Leadership skills, Presentational Skills
- Critical eye for detail
- Research and Innovativeness skills
- Illustrations and Drawing Skills
Top Entrances:
Career and Job Prospect:
Job Profile | Job Description | Annual salary |
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Product Designer | improve the way that existing products work and look, and/or produce them at a lower cost. They may also be involved in designing entirely new products. | 5-6 lakh |
Training Manager | Identifying and assessing future and current training needs,Drawing an overall or individualized training and development plan,Deploying a wide variety of training methods | 6-7 lakh |
Marketing Manager | Developing strategies and tactics to boost the company’s reputation and drive qualified traffic,Deploying successful marketing campaigns from ideation to execution,Experimenting with various organic and paid acquisition channels | 3-4 lakh |
FAQs:
Q: Do I need to be an Artist to design video games?
A: No, You don't need to be an Artist. There is plenty of prepackaged images and art that you can use either for free or by purchasing that you can use in your games. But if you want to get really good then you have to put in the time to develop your artistic skills.
Q: What is the course available in toy and game design?
A: The course available is M.Des in toy and game game Design.
Q: What is the time duration of the course M. Des in Digital game Design?
A: The time duration of the course M. Des in Digital game Design is 2.5 years.
Q: Which is the top entrance for the course M. Des in toy and game Design?
A: The top entrance for the course M. Des in Digital game Design is NID Entrance.
Q: How can a student make a most of it in NID learning toy and game design?
A: An active student exchange programme with Dept. of Play and Learning, Burg Giebichenstein, School of art and design, Halle, Germany as well as collaborative classroom projects with industries provide a rich exposure to students.
Q: what qualities a toy and game designer must have?
A: The toy and game designer must have empathy and insights about how children of different ages learn and play, together with the creative ability to develop toy & game concepts, that are both innovative and marketable.
Q: What are the sectors a toy and game designer could work after completing the course?
A: Students with Toy and game Design degree get offers to work with top brands in Toy Industry in various department such as Product Development and Innovation, Designing, Research and Marketing etc. Moreover, students can also set up their own business in the industry.
Q; What is the minimum eligibility criteria to get into toys and game design course in NID?
A:Candidate must have completed a bachelor degree in any discipline of minimum 4-year duration from recognized university/ institute. Must (have completed/ have appeared for/ be appearing for) the bachelor degree examinations before July 2018.
OR
Candidate must have completed a bachelor degree in any discipline of minimum 3-year duration from recognized university/ institute. Must have completed the bachelor degree examinations before July 2017.
OR
Candidate must have passed a diploma in design/ fine arts/ applied arts/ architecture of minimum 4-year duration from recognized university/ institute. Must (have passed/ have appeared for/ be appearing for) the diploma examinations before July 2018.
Candidates yet to appear for their qualifying exam are eligible to apply.
Any candidate who has not appeared for their final qualifying exam before the physical verification of documents will not be eligible for admission.
Q: what is the age limit?
A: Age limit: Maximum 30 Years
The above-mentioned maximum age limit is for Indian nationals in general category. Only those candidates born on or after 1 July 1988 are eligible to apply for admission.
Maximum age limit for OBC-NCL/ SC/ ST is 33 years. Only those candidates born on or after 1 July 1985 are eligible to apply for admission.
Maximum age limit for PWD reserved category candidate is 35 years. Only those candidates born on or after 1 July 1983 are eligible to apply for admission.
Maximum age limit for foreign nationals in overseas (supernumerary) category is 30 years. Only those candidates born on or after 1 July 1988 are eligible to apply for admission