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Merge art, creativity, and leading tech to transform the digital media space
The SCAD interactive design and game development programs are the preeminent spawn point into one of the most lucrative entertainment markets in the world — an industry worth more than $400 billion annually. SCAD students bring their A-game to a program lauded by The Princeton Review and Animation Career Review, as they prepare to enter this globe-spanning business. Harnessing cutting-edge software and gaming peripherals, including motion-capture systems, Unreal Engine-powered extended reality environments, and virtual reality headsets, SCAD students develop hit games, captivating websites, pioneering applications, and immersive experiences that win accolades and spark collaborations with major conferences and digital media giants.
Interactive design and game development degrees
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2.5D action RPG "Overgrown!" | Multiple artists View more student work
Alum Taylor Medve of Disney Live Entertainment
During their time at SCAD, grads like Taylor Medve burnish their teamwork, skills, and creativity to realize professional dreams and succeed in impactful careers. With Disney Live Entertainment, she watches audiences connect with her work and the magic of immersive experiences across the company’s theme parks.
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SCAD sets the high score
SCAD students have won awards at the Intel University Games Showcase, the E3 College Games Contest, and Entelechy and garnered praise from major outlets such as Game Informer, Wired, and more — leading to impactful roles at companies like Adobe, Google, Meta, YouTube, Epic Games, Blizzard, Gearbox Software, Microsoft, and more.
"Traditional computer science programs produce strong engineers. At SCAD, we prepare our students to handle all aspects of technical limits, new technologies, systems, users, and the greater business context."
Sari Gilbert | Chair, interactive design and game developmentRelated majors and minors
Many interactive design and game development students choose to pursue a double major or related minor while they are here. You can explore new perspectives, harness diverse creative approaches, and develop a unique, well-rounded style — all while earning multiple degrees.
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A new era of STEM is here
Go beyond the basics of STEM at SCAD, home to more than 30 future-forward programs featured on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Designated STEM Programs List. From animation and architecture to robotics, themed entertainment design, and more — opportunities await at SCAD.
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