Programs and degree requirements
<p><strong>UW-Whitewater offers the following Media Arts and Game Development degrees:</strong></p>
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<li>Bachelor of Arts — Media Arts and Game Development (emphases listed below)</li>
<li>Bachelor of Science — Media Arts and Game Development (emphases listed below)</li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/interdepartmental/media-arts-games-development-minor-communication-gaming/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minor in Communication/Gaming</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/interdepartmental/media-arts-game-development-minor-visual-media-design/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Minor in Media Arts</a></li>
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<p><strong>MAGD majors can choose from three emphases:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/interdepartmental/media-arts-game-development-visual-media-design-ba-bs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Media Arts</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/4year/MAGD-BA-MediaArts.pdf" target="_blank" title="MAGD - Media Arts Emphasis - 4 year plan" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/interdepartmental/media-arts-game-development-communication-gaming-ba-bs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Communication/Gaming</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/4year/MAGD-comm-gaming.pdf" target="_blank" title="MAGD - Communication/Gaming Emphasis - 4 year plan" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
<li><a href="http://uww-public.courseleaf.com/undergraduate/arts-communication/interdepartmental/media-arts-game-development-technology-ba-bs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gaming Technology</a> | <a href="documents/colleges/cac/CAC%20general%20-%20academic%20plans%2C%20etc/4year/MAGD-technology.pdf" target="_blank" title="MAGD - Gaming Technology Emphasis - 4 year plan" rel="noopener">4-year plan [PDF]</a></li>
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<p>In addition to UW-Whitewater’s general education requirements, all Media Arts and Game Development majors will take a set of core courses, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Intro to Media Arts and Game Development</li>
<li>Visual Imaging for Digital Media</li>
<li>Drawing for Digital Media</li>
<li>Web Development, Game Development and/or Interactive Communication</li>
<li>Senior Capstone Project</li>
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<p><br />The rest of your required and elective courses will vary based on your emphasis area, personal interests and career goals. MAGD students have access to an incredible amount of courses from across programs and departments <span>at </span>UW-Whitewater, from communication and computer science to art and music. Here are just a few course titles you might explore:</p>
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<li>Electronic Music and Sound Design</li>
<li>Intro to Artificial Intelligence</li>
<li>Data Structures</li>
<li>Motion Graphic Animation Studio</li>
<li>Video Games and Learning</li>
<li>Intro to Modern and Contemporary Art</li>
<li>Screenwriting</li>
<li><span>Game Studies and Design</span></li>
<li>Technical and Scientific Writing</li>
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How to apply
<p>To apply, you’ll complete the UW-Whitewater application for admission and indicate your interest in the Media Arts and Game Development degree.</p>
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