Interactive Media & Game Development (BA)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

United States of America, Worcester

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute

United States of America , Worcester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

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 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 56,000 / year

Next Intake 24-Aug-2022

Interactive Media & Game Development (BA)

About

As one of the nation's first gaming programs, WPI's top-ranked bachelor of arts in Interactive Media & Game Development (IMGD) will provide you with invaluable experience and insight into the world of games and their creation. Because our students come with a passion to create, we support them by offering concentrations in animation, 3-D sculpting, technical artistry, design, and writing. Our close-knit program is made up of faculty and students who are passionate about reinventing old forms of media while also creating new ones, from video games and virtual environments to interactive fiction, art installations, and tabletop games. During your time at WPIstarting when you first set foot on campusyou'll gain all the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to create art that you're proud of, and that will help shape change in both entertainment and society. Test-Blind Admissions WPI does not require SAT or ACT scores to be submitted with your application. Learn moreâ€¦

As part of WPI's IMGD program, you'll receive a solid foundation in gaming theory and practice, and have the chance to focus in on different aspects of games, ranging from art and writing to design and technology. Whether you choose to focus on the artistic or technical aspects of game development, you'll gain a broad understanding of both, as well as a solid foundation in computer science, mathematics, art, science, and music. Rigorous courses and project work will set you up for continued future success in game development and interactive media.

Through project-based learning, students take the hypothetical and make it real, using skills and concepts learned in the classroom and applying them to real problems, leading to real experience and impact. In addition to projects you'll complete as part of your courses, you might also work find yourself building game prototypes, create interactive art exhibits, or developing a learning game to teach users how to write in Japanese.

Requirements

English Program Requirements

International applicants must submit proof of English language proficiency through one of the following exams:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Recommended score of 90 with no sub-score below 20
IELTS (International English Language Testing System): Recommended score of 7.0 with no band below 6.5
Duolingo English Test Recommended score of 115
PTE (Pearson’s Test of English): Recommended score of 61

WPI Undergraduate Admissions will also consider Initialview or Vericant interviews if submitted. These interviews are optional and serve as a supplement to one of the exams mentioned above, but alone they do not satisfy our English proficiency requirement.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 56,000

Application Fee

USD 70

How to Apply

Step #1: Submit Application

First year candidates: Complete your application through the Common Application. Make sure you share who you are and what makes you a fit for WPI, and check over your answers. We encourage you to review our college application timeline checklist to put your best foot forward!

Transfer candidates: Complete the WPI Transfer Application. Make sure to also review important entrance and application requirements. Additional helpful information can also be found by reviewing frequently asked questions.

No matter which type of student you are, be sure to use an email address that you check frequently when filling out your application. Keep in mind that many high schools block external emails, so we recommend using your personal email address if you have one. This email will be the main method of contact that WPI uses to reach you throughout the application process.

Step #2: Request Required Materials

Request your required high school transcripts and letters of recommendation while completing your Common Application. WPI is a test-blind institution, meaning SAT and ACT scores are not part of the WPI application. We do require:

Official transcripts sent from high school
- Transfer applicants must also submit college/university transcripts
School counselor letter of recommendation
Teacher letter of recommendation
Early Decision applicants are required to submit the Early Decision Agreement

Additional Requirements

Some types of applicants will have additional requirements. Please select an option below if you are a homeschool student, international student, or transfer student.

Step #3: Review Application

Once you submit your application, watch your email for a receipt from WPI. Check your status online to confirm you are not missing any information needed to review your application.