About the Course
GameCraft Pro
Professional Game Design & Development Course
GameCraft Pro is a professional game design and development course blending design thinking, storytelling, and technical skills for a complete view of modern game production.
Specialize in Unreal Engine or Unity, mastering the tools and workflows today's game industry demands. Build a fully playable game as your capstone project a standout game development portfolio piece that gets you career-ready.
Core learning areas:
Animation design | Game mechanics | Programming
“At Datsi, creativity becomes craftsmanship, turning ideas into immersive, industry ready games.”
Core Learning Area
This game development course covers the complete pipeline of creating games, helping students learn game development through practical, hands-on experience. After choosing either the Unreal Engine or Unity track, learners focus on tools and workflows relevant to their specialization while building a strong foundation in design and production.
Core learning areas include:
Game mechanics & level design
Narrative design & game storytelling
Game programming, scripting & prototyping
Unreal Engine or Unity development
Game testing & production workflow
Capstone: build a fully playable game
Portfolio Development
Throughout this Unity and Unreal Engine game development course, students build an industry ready game design portfolio through real production scenarios covering gameplay design, game mechanics, and technical implementation.
The capstone project a fully playable game becomes your strongest portfolio piece, showcasing the creative and technical skills that game studios and interactive media companies look for.
Who Can Enroll
No prior experience in coding, computer graphics, or game design required. Open to anyone passionate about starting a career in game development, minimum eligibility: 12th standard pass.
Industry Recognized Certification
Upon successful completion of the program, students receive a professional certification issued by DATSI School for Storytellers and TILTEDU, and vetted by industry peers as well as the government partner ASAP Kerala.
This credential adds credibility to your profile and can help open doors to career opportunities in the gaming and creative technology sectors.
Industry Endorsed
Govt Supported
Studio Validated
Career Outcomes for Creators
Create. Build. Launch.
Graduates of GameCraft Pro are prepared for a variety of roles across the gaming and interactive media industries, such as:
Unity Game Developer | Technical Artist | Designer
Game Designer | Level Designer | 3D Game Artist
Gameplay Scripter | Systems Designer
These outcomes reflect the course’s focus on comprehensive skill development and real‑world applicability.
Why This Course Matters
The gaming industry is growing rapidly, and demand for skilled game developers who create engaging, story-driven experiences has never been higher.
GameCraft Pro goes beyond technical skills building a production-oriented mindset that prepares you to design, develop, and ship original games, transitioning from learner to professional game developer.
Frequently asked Questions
This is an intensive 12-month (9 months course work + 3 months project) program designed to transform beginners into professional game developers. It covers the entire lifecycle of game creation, from foundational design and paper prototyping to 3D asset creation, advanced scripting, and final publication.
What is the Game Development 1 Year Program about?
What is the duration and mode of the program?
The program is one year long . It is a full-time, on-campus course in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, allowing for direct interaction and rigorous project-based learning.
Do I need to know how to code before joining?
No prior experience is required. The course is designed to build technical proficiency from the ground up. However, the curriculum is challenging and requires students to engage deeply with code and logic to achieve genuine understanding.
Will I build a real game during the course?
Yes. The final 3 months of the program are dedicated entirely to a capstone project where you will apply all the tools and techniques learned to create a playable, public-ready game for your professional portfolio.
What career roles can I pursue after graduation?
Graduates are equipped to enter the industry as Game Designers, Systems Programmers, Level Designers, UI/UX Artists, or 3D Game Artists. The course specifically includes a "Professionalisation" unit to help you assemble a portfolio sufficient for external industry review.
Will I learn both Unreal and Unity?
Students choose either Unreal Engine or Unity at the beginning of the course and specialize in that track.
Is game development a good career option?
Yes, the gaming industry is growing rapidly, and skilled developers are in high demand across studios, startups, and interactive media companies.
What skills are required for game design?
Game design requires creativity, problem-solving, storytelling, and an understanding of gameplay mechanics.
1000+
Training Hours
300+
Games Created
90%
Satisfaction
100%
Portfolio Ready
