Interactive Media & Game Design (MFA)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

United States of America, Worcester

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

United States of America , Worcester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 70

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Aug-2022

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 1,610 / credit

Next Intake 24-Aug-2022

Interactive Media & Game Design (MFA)

About

Inquire Application requirements Apply Now Develop your creative practice and personal voice as an artist in IMGD. The Master of Fine Arts program offers a terminal degree through WPI's renowned IMGD program where our academic approach, resources, and connections will refine your artistic practice and innovate using new creative technologies with WPI's new MFA in IMGD. This art- and studio-based master's program gives students space, time, and resources to develop their creative practice. As a terminal degree, this three-year MFA program helps to become independent artists and establish their creative voice. Integrated into the degree are career-development opportunities including training in teaching methods and networking with industry and academic leaders through a regular colloquium. Professionals who hold an MFA in interactive media & game design have a focus that's expanded above game design MFA concepts and are prepared for tenure-track academic roles, teaching positions, and also for careers the wide variety of industries that rely upon professional design sensibilities including corporate and cultural organizations, experience-based product corporations, or full-body immersive game experiences. WPI is an institutional partner with the Worcester Art Museum and the Worcester Center for Crafts, and has extensive connections with established industry organizations and startups. Global Industries and economies rely on professional design sensibilities. WPI's new master of fine arts in interactive media & game design is focused on filling that industry need and preparing students for myriad design opportunities and careers. Graduate Admissions Getting Admitted

The MFA in interactive media & game design is a 51-credit hour program. Courses are studio-based, classroom-based, and career-focused. A final project requires students to show a game in a public settinga full portfolio is required for degree completion. The range of skills required for the final project is broad and based on the chosen project. Potential IMGD MFA projects could range from digital games to interactive theatre, so each academic plan is customized to the student. Requirements for the MFA in interactive media & game design: Design studio (12 credits) Core courses (21 credits) Professionalization (6 credits) Elective courses (3 credits) Project (9 credits) Statement of purpose Portfolio

Requirements

English Program Requirements

Any international applicant seeking to attend WPI on an F-1 student Visa must submit official TOEFL scores or IELTS scores. However, if applicants have two years of continuous full-time college study completed within the last five years, in a country whose official language is English, he or she can apply for a TOEFL/IELTS waiver.

TOEFLS are waived for individuals who have been in the US for three or more years working.

WPI requires a minimum TOEFL score of 84 or IELTS score of 7. The School of Business requires a GMAT score of 500 or its equivalent on the GRE. There are no minimum GRE scores, but the average for admitted international students over the past three years has been 150 verbal, 165 quantitative, and 3.0 analytical.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 1,610

Application Fee

USD 70

How to Apply

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1. Follow your passion

WPI has over 50 master’s and doctoral degree programs and a commitment to working across disciplines. Your impact will be greater thanks to meaningful collaborations with expert faculty and dedicated peers across campus.

2. Create your own journey

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