Rensselaer's GSAS program helps you acquire a comprehensive understanding of interactive digital media, a balance of disciplinary competencies, and the mastery of a self-defined set of interrelated disciplinary challenges.
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As a student, you will gain an understanding of games from the broadest range of possible perspectives and play an active role in research and education in a range of disciplines.
Plus, Rensselaer is a designated New York State Center of Excellence in Digital Game Development, which works to support and grow New York state’s digital gaming sector.
For more information, visit gamehub.rpi.edu
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Explore the interdisciplinary theory and practice of game design and development, including
- Game programming and software engineering
- 3D animation and digital arts
- Game audio and music composition
- Experimental game design, pushing the boundaries of the medium
- Interactive narrative and game storytelling
- Artificial intelligence in games
- Virtual and augmented reality
- Critical analysis of games, culture, and society