Chairperson: Amanda Keeler, Ph.D.

The Games and Interactive Media minor prepares students to work in a variety of employment positions and industries that utilize real-time virtual production. Alongside the software, hardware and media equipment knowledge, students also study media history, the media industry, and the social and cultural implications of video games and real-time virtual production technology. Ultimately, the minor offers students the ability to learn about a technology that is rapidly expanding into many different industries. 

Games and Interactive Media

A total of 18 credits of course work are required.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required courses:		9
DGMD 3500	Introduction to Basic Game Design
DGMD 3600	Game Studies and Aesthetics
DGMD 2335	Script and Story (or FIAR 2931 [FYE 199 (MIAD)])
Electives (choose three):		9
COEN 4830	Introduction to Computer Graphics
COSC 1000	Introduction to Computer Science
COSC 2100	Data Structures
DGMD 3220	Sound Design
DGMD 3230	Motion Media Design
DGMD 4500	Cinematic Animation with Unreal Engine
DGMD 4600	Virtual Production Techniques
EECE 1610	Introduction to Computer Programming
ENGL 4746	Game Studies
FIAR 2007	2D Motion Fundamentals (IMAT207)
FIAR 2009	3D Modeling & Animation (IMAT209)
FIAR 2013	Interactive & New Media (IMAT213)
Total Credit Hours:		18

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