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Game design and interactive media
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What is a game design and interactive media major?
Gaming and interactive media design students focus on the design, development, and programming of interactive media entertainment, including computer and video games, virtual environments, internet applications, and other interactive media. Course topics include theory of games, turn-based games, real-time games, visual and interactive design, story development, animation, simulation, and programming.
of students said a highlight of this major was the fascinating subject.
of students found this major to be difficult.
of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.
of students and alumni plan on being or are currently employed in an occupation related to this major.
of students said complex concepts were a challenging aspect of the major.
How much do game design and interactive media majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is game design and interactive media as a major?
Each year, around 1,400 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 430 students obtain an associate degree in game design and interactive media. In 2021, 1,301 students received a bachelor's degree and 439 students received an associate degree. This is 4% fewer game design and interactive media majors than there were in 2020. Game design and interactive media is a relatively popular major compared to other design majors.
Advice from game design and interactive media majors
Share your experienceDefinitely find a balance with your work and life as trying to focus on one will burn you out.
If you want to get into the game industry you need to attend a university with connections. The game industry is infamously hard to get into, especially if you're going into the art pipeline like I am. I'm lucky to attend a university where alumni connections and networking is highly emphasized, meaning our curriculum is tailored for specific parts of the industry and that we have current industry professionals teaching these subjects. You may go somewhere with a great curriculum but if you don't have a connection to get into the door of a studio your resume will drown with the 300+ other applicants. Also, just have fun! It's going to be rough learning so many different disciplines inside of game production but if your passionate and can find the drive to succeed you will get where you're supposed to be.
That to never give up on a subject like this. I'm sure they are going to do great and to make sure that this is something that they want to learn about.
Having experience of drawing over 10 years makes you a good artist and you can draw a complex concept art
