Game Design and Interactivity Essentials

As digital media continue to proliferate, locally, regionally, nationally, and globally, there is increasing need for qualified professionals able to fill positions in digital content creation, management, and distribution. This certificate program in Game Design and Interactivity prepares those with introductory knowledge to fill entry level positions in the NY metro area and beyond.

• Gain experience in the essentials of game design and interactivity such as the roots of analog and digital game play and interactivity, visual storytelling and storyboarding, and digital audio
• CG character modelling and animation, environment design, asset modeling and rendering
• Synthesize a creative portfolio to prepare for a career in game design and interactive media development

• Completed application
  • First-year: commonapp.org
  • Transfer: njit.edu/apply
• $75 nonrefundable application fee
• English proficiency score
• Portfolio (for applicants to the Hillier College of Architecture and Design)

First-Year Students

• Official high school/secondary school transcript in English or a notarized copy
• Official SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580)
• Optional, unless applying to the Albert Dorman Honors College

TRANSFER STUDENTS

• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended
• Transcript evaluation (WES or NACES member)
• Completed at least 15 semester hours, including:
  • English composition
  • Mathematics (pre-calculus is required for most majors)
  • Science (chemistry and/or physics required for some majors)

• Completed application - NJIT accepts the Common Application for First-Year admission

• Application fee (or a College Board or other fee waiver)

• High school transcript

• SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580) - see Test-Optional Admission Policy for Fall 2023

• Letter of recommendation

• Portfolio (for applicants who wish to attend the Hillier College of Architecture and Design) - see Admission and Portfolio Requirements