Interactive Media & Game Development Major

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Program of Study
Interactive Media and Game Development
Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
Concentrations
Interactive Media & Game Development Major with Concentration in Visual Art
Interactive Media & Game Development Major with Concentration in Design
Interactive Media & Game Development Major with Concentration in Technical Art
Interactive Media & Game Development Major with Concentration in Writing
Interactive Media & Game Development Major with Concentration in Audio & Music

NOTE: IMGD majors may not earn a double major in IMGD Technology.

Program Educational Objectives 

The educational objectives of the IMGD program are: 

  • To prepare students for technical and/or creative roles in the interactive media and game industries.
  • To provide a solid base of IMGD-related technical and/or creative expertise, strong written and oral communication skills, and substantial experience in collaborating effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
  • To cultivate an understanding of the social and ethical issues relevant to interactive media and games, together with a sense of personal responsibility and professionalism.
  • To develop personal traits necessary for continuous career growth, including
  • The ability to integrate theory and practice.
  • The ability to think analytically and critically in order to define, analyze and solve technical and/or creative challenges.
  • The ability to learn new skills in response to evolving technology and a dynamic professional environment. 

Program Outcomes 

The specific outcomes for the IMGD program are that all graduates will: 

  1. Demonstrate practical skill and in-depth understanding of IMGD-related technologies, concepts, tools and aesthetics.
  2. Have a base of knowledge in computer science, mathematics and the natural/engineering sciences.
  3. Have a base of knowledge in IMGD-related design, audio, cultural narratives and visual arts.
  4. Be aware of social and philosophical issues pertaining to interactive media and games.
  5. Be able to creatively express and analyze artistic forms relative to IMGD.
  6. Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and in visual media.
  7. Successfully complete individual projects.
  8. Successfully complete a group project with students from other IMGD disciplines.
  9. Successfully complete team-based, full-term IMGD projects.
  10. Successfully complete a team-based, multi-term IMGD project. 

Program Distribution Requirements for the Interactive Media and Game Design Major

Students may apply either IMGD 4200 or IMGD 5200, but not both.
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Cultural Narratives (Minimum 1/3 Units)

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Natural & Engineering Sciences (Minimum 2/3 Units)

Choose 2/3 units from any course with an AE, AREN, BB, BCB, BME, CE, CH, CHE, ECE, ES, GE, ME, NEU, PH or RBE prefix.
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Mathematics and Data Analysis (Minimum 1/3 Units)

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Computer Science (Minimum 2/3 Units)

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General IMGD (Minimum 8/3 Units)

Choose from any course with an IMGD prefix, which must include: 
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IMGD Focus Pair (Minimum 2/3 Units)

Choose from one of the following IMGD course pairs

IMGD Electives (Minimum 4/3 Units)

Choose from any courses with an AR, CS (except CS 2022 or CS 3043/SS 3043), DS, EN, IMGD, MA, MU or WR prefix, at least 2/3 of which must be 3000+ level.
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