Interactive Media & Game Development Program

Mission Statement

The Interactive Media and Game Development major is designed to provide an outstanding education to its undergraduates in the principles of interactive applications and computer-based game development.

Program Objectives

Interactive media and game development majors will receive a base education in both the technical and artistic aspects of game creation. There is particular emphasis on technical programmers and game artists working closely together, thus drawing on their base education skills, and providing invaluable experience for their post-graduate years. IMGD majors are also provided with a base of knowledge in mathematics and science, which serves as a foundation for IMGD professional activities or postgraduate studies.

Educational Outcomes

The specific outcomes for the WPI IMGD major are that all graduates will:

  1. Understand Artistic and Technical areas related to IMGD.
  2. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of either the Artistic or Technical area related to IMGD.
  3. Have a base of technical knowledge in Computer Science, Mathematics and Science.
  4. Have a base of artistic knowledge in Art, Music and English.
  5. Successfully complete a large-scale software project.
  6. Successfully complete a group project with both Technical and Artistic IMGD majors.
  7. Be able to creatively express and analyze artistic forms relative to IMGD.
  8. Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and in visual media.
  9. Be aware of social and philosophical issues pertaining to games and related media.
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