Interactive Media & Game Development Technology Major

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Program of Study
Interactive Media and Game Development
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science

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 IMGD Technology Major

NOTE: IMGD Technology Majors (B.S.) may not earn a double major in IMGD.

IMGD Core Requirement (Minimum 2/3 Units)

Choose 2/3 units from: 

IMGD Design Requirement (Minimum 1/3 Units)

Choose 1/3 unit from: 

NOTE: Only one of IMGD 4200 and IMGD 5200 may count towards the IMGD Design Requirement.

IMGD Audio Requirement (Minimum 1/3 Units)

Choose 1/3 unit from: 

IMGD Social & Philosophical Issues Requirement (Minimum 1/3 Units)

Select 1/3 Units from the courses listed below: 

Cultural Narratives Requirement (Minimum 1/3 Unit)

Choose 1/3 unit from any course with an EN, PY or RE prefix. 

Visual Arts Requirement (Minimum 1/3 Units)

Choose 1/3 unit from: 

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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2/3

Mathematics and Data Analysis Requirement (Minimum 2/3 Units)

Minimum Units
2/3

Choose 2/3 units from: 

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1/3
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2/3

General IMGD Requirement (Minimum 5/3 Units)

Choose 5/3 units from any courses with an IMGD prefix, which must include: 

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IMGD 3100 or IMGD/CS 4100 (1/3 Units)
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1/3
IMGD 3000 and IMGD 4000 (2/3 Units)
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2/3
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1/3

Computer Science Requirement (Minimum 11/3 Units)

Choose 11/3 units from any courses with a CS prefix, which must include:

 

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3/3 Units from the options below:
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3/3
3/3 Units from the options below:
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3/3

Computer Science Notes: 

  • Only CS 1004, CS 1101, CS 1102 and CS courses at the 2000-level or higher can be counted towards the Computer Science requirements.
  • Only one of CS 1004, CS 1101 and CS 1102 may count towards the Computer Science requirement.
  • Only one of CS 2301 and CS 2303 may count towards the Computer Science requirements.
  • Only one of CS 2119 and CS 2102 may count towards the Computer Science requirement.
  • CS 3043/SS 3043 cannot be chosen to satisfy the Computer Science course requirements.
  • Any AP credits earned in Computer Science cannot be applied to the 30/3 unit distribution requirements of the IMGD BS degree. CS AP credit can be applied to the Unrestricted Electives units available outside the degree-specific distribution.
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11/3

Major Qualifying Project Requirement

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3/3