B.A. in Game Design and Interactive Media

Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts

Bring to life interactive stories that empower players to make choices that matter. Hone your ability to craft multi-path narratives, complex rule systems and immersive worlds by studying game design in the heart of Southern California — a place with unparalleled opportunities to influence culture and launch your career.

Biola's game design and interactive media program offers several key advantages:

  • Industry-Minded Education. We collaborated with game studio recruiters to develop the best curriculum for graduating well-rounded, sought-after game designers. Your studies are narrative-driven, reinforced with the technical and artistic expertise necessary for you to be competitive within the game industry.
  • Professional Development. Creating in Southern California offers virtually unmatched access to the game industry, including opportunities for internships, mentoring, networking and shadowing. Every student spends at least 180 hours gaining hands-on experience in a real studio — applying theoretical learning in a professional setting.
  • Technical Preparation. Expand your portfolio and develop transferable skills for navigating any new tools you encounter by building real games using Unreal Engine — a popular, commercial-quality game engine used by both AAA game companies and indie studios. You’ll also master coding, computer languages, 3D design and animation through computer science and art courses.

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What will I study as a game design and interactive media major?

Game design and interactive media is an interdisciplinary area of study. While our program is narrative-driven and housed within Snyder School of Cinema and Media Arts, you’ll also take courses in art and computer science. You’ll cover topics such as:

  • Game mechanics design and prototyping
  • Nonlinear narrative design
  • Game development within industry-standard game engines
  • Collaborative game production methodologies
  • Emerging technologies such as virtual reality
  • Visual aesthetics and 3D design

Bible and Theology Coursework

As part of Biola’s commitment to a biblically centered education, most undergraduate students complete 30 credits of biblical and theological studies as a part of their degree program. Learn more about our Bible and theology core.

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