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Game and Interactive Media Design

Arkansas Tech University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 50.0411

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The Game and Interactive Media Design degree introduces students to the cutting edge of visual communication arts and the latest in the interactive digital technology sciences. The program prepares students for work in the video game and entertainment industries as well as a broad range of fields requiring skills in animation, simulation, programming, web design, editing, mobile application development, interactive environment construction, and story formation.

Credits

120 credits

Dates

Since Apr 2018

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Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Russellville, Arkansas

    Administration Bldg 200, 1509 N Boulder Ave, Russellville, Arkansas, 72801-2222

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Auto-populated·from O*NET via SOC 27-1014.00

Skills

Active ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingWritingActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringInstructingLearning Strategies

Knowledge

Computers and ElectronicsEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceDesignCommunications and MediaEducation and TrainingMathematics

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionVisualizationNear VisionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningVisual Color DiscriminationWritten ExpressionOriginality

Tasks

  • Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipmen
  • Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or telev
  • Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accou
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareDocument management softwareDevelopment environment softwareVideo creation and editing softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareWord processing softwareWeb platform development softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Digital paperDigital pensPanoramic digital camerasPersonal computers

Work Values

IndependenceAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Special Effects Artists and Animators27-1014.00
  • Postsecondary Teachers, All Other25-1199.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • Complex graphics and full animation sequences — design and produce autonomously using independent judgment, creativity, and advanced computer equipment across diverse client projects.
  • Lighting, transparency, and motion simulation — orchestrate across multi-layered 3D scenes to achieve high-fidelity lifelike results without supervisory input.
  • Multimedia campaign production — manage end-to-end from background design through final delivery, owning budgeting, scheduling, and production coordination responsibilities.
  • Non-routine animation challenges — resolve through complex problem solving, adapting techniques across modeling, rigging, and rendering tools to meet unique project demands.
  • Story development, directing, and cinematography principles — integrate into animation workflows to produce compelling storyboards that define scene flow and character arcs.
  • Production and broadcast-quality motion graphics — deliver for television, digital platforms, and interactive media, applying deep knowledge of communications and media standards.
  • Custom rendering and compositing pipelines — architect in development environment software to optimize quality and efficiency for large-scale animation productions.
  • Visual and written project documentation — produce with precision to communicate technical specifications, style guides, and creative rationale to clients and production partners.
  • Emerging animation technologies and techniques — evaluate and selectively adopt through active learning to maintain competitive craft standards in the studio's output.
  • Quality assurance across all animation deliverables — monitor independently, identifying visual inconsistencies and technical defects before client-facing review stages.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
53%
Placement Rate
61%