COURSE CURRICULUM

The B.A. in Game Design and Interactive Media at University of New Haven is an interdisciplinary program that blends technology, storytelling, art, media, ethics, music, and game production to prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing gaming and interactive media industries. Students learn both the technical and creative sides of game development while exploring how games function as cultural, artistic, and social experiences. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on game creation, collaboration, and critical analysis, allowing students to design and build original games individually and in teams. Core courses include game studies, game development, narrative design, graphic design production, media and technology, gaming ethics, esports management, game music, and historical perspectives on gaming. Students also complete a senior capstone project where they apply their skills to a professional-level game design project. Elective options allow specialization in areas such as gaming hardware, virtual and augmented reality, 3D modeling and animation, game literature, cognitive and behavioral effects of gaming, digital fabrication art, esports management, and internships. Program outcomes focus on understanding the artistic, technical, and formal elements of games, analyzing games as cultural and historical artifacts, applying game studies theories, creating functional and engaging games, and working effectively in interdisciplinary teams. Career opportunities for graduates include game design, game development, narrative writing, game art, quality assurance testing, interactive media production, esports-related roles, and digital content creation. The program combines creative expression with modern digital technology, giving students a flexible educational background that supports careers both inside and outside the gaming industry.