Games and Emerging Media
    Duration48 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 42,430 / Year
    Apply DateMarch 1, 2022
    Next IntakeAugust 30, 2022

    Games and Emerging Media

    About

    Overview The Bachelor of Science in Games and Emerging Media from Marist College is a new interdisciplinary program. The program provides all majors with a foundation in programming, art, game design, UI/UX, game writing/storytelling, and the business of games. In addition, students have the opportunity to take courses in the ethics of games, online culture, storytelling across media, artificial intelligence, and other relevant topics. Students also participate in a game studio course, which is set up like a mock game studio. Students are also required to take a capstone course, which helps them establish a portfolio of games and media work.Students in the program have the opportunity to concentrate in either :Technical Development and ProgrammingDesign, Writing, and Culture The Technical Development and Programming students focus on the programming and software development side of game creation, while the Design, Writing, and Culture students take a customized mix of courses in writing, game design, and social aspects of gaming, depending on one's interests.Students can also minor in Games and Emerging Media.In addition, students can participate in the Play Innovation Lab, where they have the opportunity to design and research games, as well as help organize and participate in games-related events.The core faculty of the Games and Emerging Media Program is drawn from the Computing Technology Department in the School of Computer Science and Mathematics, as well as from the Media Arts Department in the School of Communication and the Arts.CareersIn the Marist Games and Emerging Media Program, we prepare you for careers in:Game development/programmingGame designGame art and animationUser experience designSoftware developmentGame writingGame/media production& More!
    Are you interested in games? Are you interested in creating, designing, and learning about cutting-edge media, such as apps, mobile technology, virtual reality, and online games? Then the Games and Emerging Media programme from Marist College is the right choice for you!

    Disciplines

    Film, Photography & MediaArtificial IntelligenceVideo Games & Multimedia

    Requirements

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Other Requirements

    1Application: You can choose between the Marist Application (online or print), Common Application, or Coalition Application. Secondary school transcript(s)SAT/ACT scores:  Marist is a test-optional school, but you can still submit your scores for considerationTwo Letters of Recommendation: one from a counselor and the other from a teacherPersonal essay

    Fee Information

    Games and Emerging Media

    Marist College

    Marist College

    United States of America

    United States of America, Poughkeepsie