Ma in digital game design and development in Long island university post

The Master of Arts in Digital Game Design and Development is an innovative 36-credit interdisciplinary program that provides students with the technical, creative and collaborative skills necessary to enter the professional world of game and other interactive media design. The degree offers a comprehensive and intensive study of the nature and process of digital game design and the underlying principles of human game play. The project-based curriculum allows students to focus on developing skill sets in computer programming, art/graphics or interface/content development while collaborating with others in the cohort on large-scale team projects. Students are encouraged to do internships at game development companies in New York City. In addition to game development, the program stresses the following elements essential to success in the industry: storyboarding, paper prototyping, usability testing, and project management.

Personal Statement, R sum , Two-three letters of recommendation, Official transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended, Supplemental application (program specific)GMAT/GRE, IELTS/TOEFL scores

New York State has one of the largest concentrations of entertainment software companies, according to the Entertainment Software Association. According to Eduventures, game design occupations in New York City are projected to grow at approximately 11% through 2015. There are numerous gaming companies located in the University s vicinity. Graduates will be ready for positions as Game Designers, Game Programmers, Interactive Multimedia Producers, 3D Animation Artists, Computer Software Engineers, among others.

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