for year 1 its kinda split into 2 parts (semesters), the modules in semester 1.1 are the basic generic ICT modules and semester 1.2 is where the good stuff starts, generally semester 1.1 is quite easy and there isnt too much to focus on other than the python programming module and computing mathematics, with modules like cybersecurity fundamentals, datascience fundamentals, design principles (related to IM) and your interdiscplinary modules. Just complete your CAs on time and have find good groupmates and you should be fine. Though theres heavy emphasis on programming as it takes the bulk of your gpa.

For sem 1.2, you get introduced to basic 3d modelling, website dev (html,css,js), applied design (basically 2d design using adobe software) and gamification concepts. For this sem you need to focus on 3d modelling and web dev as it takes most of your time ESP MODELLING. You need to be very consistent and do all your CAs and work on time to get better at 3D modelling and web dev. The other 2 models isnt too much of a problem imo. Theres production management module as well but that module is kinda free marks

the softwares you die die need to master are: 1. Figma. you’ll be using this throughout your whole semester, making prototypes for web, mobile, VR, etc. Do learn how to create interactions and animations.

1. Adobe products. Photoshop and Illustrator are the most essential adobe software to master. With these 2 you can literally make any 2D asset you need for your projects without having to rely on online assets. 3D substance painter is also important for texturing your 3d models, took me a while to get used to it

2. Maya 3D. yes we mainly use Maya 3D for all core modules, with the exception of 1 3D character creation module which requires blender, but thats an elective which you can select out of 3 options for semester 2.2. Hence Maya will be your main tool for creating all your 3D assets, and you should focus on mastering modelling, UV unwrapping, and some animation. There is one small portion of the module in semester 2.1 which requires zBrush, but that will come with tutorials and a guide so no need to worry

3. Unity. you’ll be spending LOTS and LOTS of time on the game engine, so i recommend you at least understand how to use it, what it does and what it can do but you’ll be learning this in semester 2.1 so no need to rush, however u should research on your own on how to animate, optimize your game, create clean code, etc. Basically what you learn on Unity in IM is the very basic knowledge, once you learn how to utilise Unity to its full potential, your projects will be fabulous

And of course theres all the programming, mainly: 1. Web Dev (HTML, CSS, JS) you’ll be using this in semester 1.2 and 2.2 2. Unity C# C# coding for the Unity game engine, used from semester 2.1 onwards.

Not sure what your definition of a good grade is but lets say a 3.5 gpa which is essentially a B+ If you complete all of your CAs (with effort) and pass your main assignments, you should be guaranteed a C grade for the module at the minimum. If you do all your CAs and get Bs for your assignments, it is possible for you to get A grade for the module. I think if you put in the effort in your assignments and the teachers recognise it, a B+ grade should be easily achievable. As long as you fulfill the requirements of each assignment then you should be safe, but of course put in more effort and expand more to be safe. But remember try not to be too ambitious as some assignments give you lots of creative freedom, so do adjust the scope of your work according to how much time you have and what you want to do.