Why study Media Arts and Game Development at UW-Whitewater? <p>Our program is a collaboration between several departments and programs on campus, and that means the Media Arts and Game Development degree is extremely flexible.</p> <p>We often see students combine majors, minors and bachelor’s degree programs into a unique package targeted just toward their career goals — such as adding the MAGD minor to a degree in computer science <span>, graphic design, electronic media, or film studies</span>.</p> <p>To help you focus your degree, you’ll choose from one of three emphasis areas:</p> <p><strong>Media Arts <br /></strong>Learn to produce original, creative digital content for interactive computer games, animation, special effects, 3D, motion graphics and more.</p> <p><strong>Communication/Gaming <br /></strong>Gain practical skills in audio, video, and writing for digital media while also exploring the role games and emerging technology have in today’s culture.</p> <p><strong>Gaming Technology <br /></strong>Hone the programming and software development expertise needed to work with real-time interactive graphics and game development.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="images/academics/programs/cac/magd/magd-body.jpg" alt="Students gather around computers to view their work." title="images/academics/programs/cac/magd/magd-body.jpg" class="blockImg" caption="false" width="100%" height="auto" /></p> <p> </p> <p>Other reasons to study Media Arts and Game Development at UW-Whitewater:</p> <ul> <li>Choose a minor or second major to supplement your education and expand your career opportunities.</li> <li>Hear from industry experts at our annual expo; past speakers included designers and studio heads representing games and films such as God of War, Baby Driver, Transformers, Madden, Assassin's Creed and more.</li> <li>Compete for scholarships and other awards, such as the Best in Show Prize at the MAGD Expo or regional game design expos and competitions like M-Dev.</li> </ul> False