Game & Interactive Design
PROGRAM DETAILS
Courses You May Take
First Semester
| DGMA1403 | Digital Foundations I | 3 |
| MATH1033 | College Algebra | 3 |
| COMP1503 | Writing Studies | 3 |
| FNAT1403 | Survey of Interactive Media | 3 |
| GLST2113 | Global & Diverse Perspectives | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Second Semester
| DGMA2403 | Introduction to 3D Animation | 3 |
| DGMA4103 | Interactive Design | 3 |
| CISY1113 | Computer Programming I | 3 |
| General Education/Liberal Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| General Education/Liberal Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Entrance Requirements
Required
- Algebra
- Geometry
Recommended
- Algebra 2
Incoming students are required to purchase a laptop and Adobe Creative Cloud software.
- The Adobe Creative Cloud software can be purchased at:
- Once there, choose the students and teachers tab for the educational discount.
- Please go to the following address to view system specific options for laptops:
We recommend the following laptop (or comparable)
OMEN Laptop – 15t (SKU:6CM24AV_1)
- Intel® Core™ i7 9750H (2.6 GHz, up to 4.5 GHz, 12 MB cache, 6 Cores)
- NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2060 (6 GB GDDR5 dedicated)
- 15.6" diagonal FHD 144 Hz IPS anti-glare micro-edge WLED-backlit (1920 x 1080)
- 1 TB 7200 rpm SATA; 128 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD
- 32 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM (2x16GB)
In the two-year AS, you’ll build technical skills to design, produce, and critique interactive media while also developing problem-solving and time-management abilities. As you advance into the BS, you’ll expand into team-based production environments, apply historical and theoretical perspectives to game design, and strengthen professional communication. By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready to contribute to creative projects and launch a career in gaming, app development, or interactive media.
Facilities and Labs
÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.

With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
Facilities and Labs
÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.
With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
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