2022-2023 Academic Catalog

Nov 26, 2024

2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interactive Media Major

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Interactive Media Overview

The Interactive Media major includes the BSDT groundbreaking studio-based curriculum, built on an interdisciplinary model of learning; incorporating personalization and rigor a cross a framework of collaboration among students, faculty, departments, and the community. A degree in interactive media from Clark positions you to succeed in whatever focus area, exciting career, or advanced degree you wish to pursue, while providing historical context, critical analysis, and effective practice of the discipline.

The Bachelor of Arts in Interactive Media Major - with tracks in areas such as Game 3D Art, Game 2D Art, Game Development and Programming, Game Audio, Time-Based Media, Game UI/UX Design, Game Production and Management, Game Writing and Design Your Own Track. - is a groundbreaking, nationally ranked interactive media program that will allow you to pursue your passion for games while preparing you for a career in the $160 billion interactive media industry.

Major Requirements

The Interactive Media Major requires 13 total units. (8 core requirements and 5 from a chosen program Track).

8 Core Requirements for the Interactive Media Major are:

GAME 025 - Game Design Fundamentals

GAME 030 - Examining Play (FYI option)

GAME 260 - Serious Game Project

GAME 255 - Game Studio (must take 5 semesters: 2 must be in junior year and 2 must be in senior year one of which is the Capstone)

(Portfolios will be prepared throughout The Game Studio experience, and a yearly Senior Seminar “Prep” workshop will be held for Spring Showcase.)

Game 3D Art Track

In addition to the 8 core units, students are required to take these 5 units for this track:

GAME 095 - Digital 3D Modeling (FYI option)

GAME 185 - 3D Animation

GAME 100 - Texturing

GAME 105 - Environment Art

Any GAME, GART, GCPT or GGRA Elective

Game 2D Art Track

In addition to the 8 core units, students are required to take these 5 units for this track:

GART 100 - Principles of Drawing for Games (FYI Option)

GAME 085 - Raster and Vector Games

GAME 180 - Computer Illustration for Game Design

GART 235 - Life Drawing for Games

Any GAME, GART, GCPT or GGRA Elective

Game Development and Programming Track

In addition to the 8 core units, students are required to take these 5 units for this track:

GCPT 010 - Computer Programming I (or CSCI equivalent)

GCPT 020 - Computer Programming C++ (or CSCI equivalent)

GAME 190 - Game Programming with Data Structures

GAME 265 - Artificial Intelligence for Games

Any GAME, GART, GCPT or GGRA Elective

Game Audio Track

In addition to the 8 core units, students are required to take these 5 units for this track:

MUSC 098 - Foundations of Music and Production

MUSC 141 - Computers and Music

GAME 130 - Digital Audio Production

GAME 165 - Game Audio 1 Or GAME 160 - Foley and Field Recording

Any GAME, GART, GCPT or GGRA Elective

Time-Based Media Track

In addition to the 8 core units, students are required to take these 5 units for this track:

GGRA 140 - Animation and Motion Graphics

GAME 185 - 3D Animation

GAME 275 - Character Animation

GAME 240 - Visual Effects

Any GAME, GART, GCPT or GGRA Elective

Game UI/UX Design Track

In addition to the 8 core units, students are required to take these 5 units for this track:

GGRA 140 - Animation and Motion Graphics

GGRA 150 - Visual Design and Media

GGRA 170 - UI/UX Design 1

GGRA 270 - UI/UX Design 2

Any GAME, GART, GCPT or GGRA Elective

Game Production and Management Track

In addition to the 8 core units, students are required to take these 5 units for this track:

MGMT 100 - The Art and Science of Management

MKT 230 - Marketing Management

GAME 210 - Agile Project Management with Scrum

GAME 270 - Game Analytics

Any GAME, GART, GCPT or GGRA Elective

Game Writing Track

In addition to the 8 core units, students are required to take these 5 units for this track:

GAME 075 - Literary Development of Virtual Worlds

GAME 175 - Writing for Fantasy & RPGs

ENG 101 - Introduction to Creative Writing

GAME xxx - Creatures and Characters

Any GAME, GART, GCPT or GGRA Elective

Design Your Own Track

In addition to the 8 core units, students are required to take these 5 units for this track:

Choose any 5 GAME/GART/GCPT or other approved course to design your own unique program track (must have faculty approval).

Becker School of Design & Technology Faculty

Kat Andler
Ezra Cove
Nevin Flanagan
Ilir Mborja
Scott Niemi
Jonathan Rudder
Amanda Theinert, Director of the MFA in Interactive Media
Terrasa Ulm, Director of the BA in Interactive Media

Interactive Media Courses

Courses offered within the last 2 Academic Years