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Why Study Gaming and Interactive Media Design at PBA?
Turn your passion for gaming into a creative career through Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Bachelor of Arts in Gaming and Interactive Media Design. Available on campus or online, the program combines technical game development, interactive storytelling, and collaborative design with a Christ-centered perspective that prepares students to create engaging digital experiences.
- Christ-Centered Creativity: Integrate biblical values into game design, storytelling, and digital media.
- Industry Skills: Develop expertise using industry-standard software and tools for game development and interactive media.
- Collaborative Development: Work with interdisciplinary teams to design, develop, and publish original games.
- Flexible Learning: Complete the program on campus or online while building a professional portfolio.
What You’ll Learn
Students in the Gaming and Interactive Media Design program learn to:
- Design engaging games and interactive digital experiences
- Develop game prototypes using industry-standard software
- Apply storytelling, level design, and user experience principles
- Collaborate effectively on multidisciplinary development teams
- Integrate Christian values into creative and technical decision-making
Program Details
The Gaming and Interactive Media Design program combines technical development with creative storytelling to prepare students for careers in the gaming and interactive media industries. Through collaborative projects, portfolio development, faculty mentorship, and interdisciplinary learning, students gain practical experience designing games from concept to completion.
Prefer to study online? The Gaming and Interactive Media Design program is also available in a fully online format, giving students the flexibility to develop industry-ready skills from anywhere while completing the same high-quality curriculum.
PBA offers a variety of courses that students can choose from within this program. Take a look at what you’ll be learning while working toward your degree.
Students can customize their academic experience through elective coursework, minors, and additional majors that align with their academic and career goals. Explore the opportunities available at PBA.
Students in the College of the Arts work with industry-standard game development software and collaborate in creative learning environments that support game design, interactive storytelling, and digital media production. On-campus and online students build professional portfolios while working alongside peers from programs such as theatre, cinema, journalism, and graphic design.
Learn from dedicated faculty members who bring a combination of industry expertise, creative experience, and a commitment to student success. Through mentorship, collaborative projects, and personalized guidance, PBA professors help students develop the technical, artistic, and leadership skills needed for careers in game development and interactive media.
Students collaborate on original game development projects from concept through production while strengthening technical, artistic, and storytelling skills. Working in interdisciplinary teams, students build professional portfolios through game design, worldbuilding, user experience design, programming, and interactive media production.
Entry Requirements
- Completed application
- Official high school transcripts
- Additional admissions materials as required
Visit the Office of Admissions website for current application, scholarship, and financial aid deadlines.
Career Outcomes
Gaming and Interactive Media Design graduates are prepared to develop games, interactive experiences, and digital media across entertainment, education, technology, and creative industries. Through collaborative projects and portfolio development, graduates gain the technical and creative skills needed to thrive in a rapidly growing field.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, many of these fields are lucrative and growing: salaries for web developers and digital designers, special effects artists and animators, and software developers average from $92,000 to well into the mid-six figures.
Potential career paths include:
- Lead Game Designer
- Level Designer
- Technical Designer
- Game Writer
- UI/UX Designer
- Software Engineer
- Unity Developer
- AR/VR Developer
- Game Producer
- QA Tester
- eSports Coach
- Community Manager
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Student Stories
Gaming and Interactive Media Design students develop technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills through collaborative game development, portfolio projects, and interdisciplinary learning. These experiences prepare students to create meaningful interactive experiences while integrating innovation, storytelling, and faith.
Elizabeth Roman: Creating Meaningful Digital Stories
Watch Elizabeth Roman’s story below to learn how her experience at PBA helped her combine creativity, communication, and faith through digital media. Through faculty mentorship, collaborative projects, and a Christ-centered education, Elizabeth developed the storytelling and creative skills needed to engage audiences through meaningful digital experiences.
Financial Aid
PBA’s robust scholarship program awards over $3 million every year. Invest in your learning with major-specific scholarships and other financial aid opportunities, which are awarded to 97% of our undergraduate students. Explore the resources below to learn more about tuition, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
