Personalize Your Major
Select one of five tracks: Game Design and Development, Storytelling, Marketing, Design, or Performance
Portfolio Building
Gain career preparation through internships, capstone projects, and coursework
Huge Earning Potential
Potential to earn a six-figure income in a growing industry offering fun and fulfilling opportunities
Project-Based Learning
Develop strong skills through hands-on projects, simulations, and by publishing game stories and reviews
WHAT’S COVERED IN YOUR Games & Interactive Media MAJOR?
As a Games and Interactive Media major, you’ll dive into the exciting world of interactive media, critical game studies, and game design. You’ll explore how media and technology captivate audiences, design your own digital game prototypes, and craft compelling writing about games and media projects. This program offers a dynamic blend of media studies, communication, and gaming, all while equipping you with the skills for a successful career in this rapidly evolving field.
Dive into Game Strategies and Esports
Explore the secrets behind game companies’ strategies, the art of esports tournaments, and different game genres like RPGs, FPS, and MMORPGs. Create and develop characters and levels while working on collaborative projects to build essential teamwork skills.
Gain Real-World, Practical Experience
Explore the cutting-edge developments in the real world, such as blockchain gaming (P2E, M2E, and more), NFTs, and cryptocurrency.
Master Project Management and Transmedia Storytelling
Learn project management techniques such as Agile and SCRUM, and dive into transmedia storytelling through books, music, voice acting, and game communities.
Potential Video Game Industry Careers
- Streamer / Content Creator
- Game Tester
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Game Journalist
- Game community management
- Esports Caster
- Media Production Tech
- Game Writing
About Greensboro College
99%
of Students are Offered Financial Aid
100%
of Students Complete Internship or Practicum
10-30
Range of Class Size
19
Division III Sport Programs Including Esports
