School of Interactive Games and Media
State-of-the-art facilities like MAGIC Spell Studios, where you'll get to work with industry-standard tools and collaborate with student and faculty experts to bring your vision to life.
Community of engaged students and faculty, including one of the nation's largest Esports organizations.
Renowned co-op program, ranked 5th in the nation by US News & World Report for "hands-on career prep."
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Top undergraduate game design program, according to Princeton Review, 2025
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Top animation schools and colleges, Animation Career Review 2025
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Ranked game design program, US News & World Report 2025
Overview
The School of Interactive Games and Media (IGM) comprises faculty from a variety of academic backgrounds with a shared interest in computing as it relates to interactive media, games, simulations, VR/AR, experimental interfaces, and media-centric systems of all varieties. IGM provides an educational environment that supports and encourages creative and collaborative academic inquiry by both faculty and students. IGM’s programs, coursework, research, and development efforts provide students with the knowledge and skills to pursue meaningful and rewarding careers in media-centric, interactive software development, while simultaneously advancing the field and helping to provide a well-rounded educational experience.
Undergraduate Programs
The game design and development major empowers students to explore the entertainment technology landscape and related areas, while still pursuing a broad-based university education. The degree is intended specifically for students who aspire to hold careers within the professional games industry or a related field, such as simulation, edutainment, or visualization.
Graduate Programs
The Master of Science degree in game design and development covers the breadth of the game development field through course work in topics such as computer graphics, game engines, interactive narrative, and game design. The degree is specifically for students who aspire to careers within the professional gaming industry or a related field such as simulation, edutainment, or visualization.
Latest News
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November 20, 2025
Game design student develops virtual seat viewer
Annalee Dorozynski, a fifth-year game design and development major, has created a VR recreation of the Music Performance Theater that audience members can use to locate their seat to see the view of the stage from that location.
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November 4, 2025
Undergraduates nationwide to explore human-centered AI at RIT
Over the next three years, the Research Experience for Undergraduates Site in Computational Sensing for Human-centered AI will welcome nine undergraduate students each summer to RIT’s campus. The site is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
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October 2, 2025
RIT new media designers continue success in 'MODE Fest'
Projects out of RIT's new media design program were recognized in an international competition for student and emerging motion designers as they were showcased at a summit in Prague, Czech Republic.
Research Areas
IGM faculty advance their knowledge and practice across many disciplines, encompassing a wide range of topics that incorporate games and interactive media. Common areas include serious games, interactive experiences, and engine development, and you can view the expanded topic list here. Throughout students’ tenure in both undergraduate and graduate programs, they gain opportunities to work with our faculty on their research.
For more information about IGM faculty and access to research about games and media across RIT, please access the following links:
- IGM Research
- Key Research Areas in Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences
- Research at RIT
Featured Work and Profiles
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RIT-created virtual reality game Changeling VR arrives on Steam
Elouise Oyzon More than 300 RIT students have published Changeling VR, a new narrative mystery game on Steam.
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NMID students create award-winning interactive game experience
Best Interactive Project winner Overboard was developed in partnership with the Strong Museum of Play, the world's largest museum dedicated to play.
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Grad’s job is all fun and games
Rohit Crasta, lead game designer for The New York Times, helps create some of the most popular digital puzzles
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Finding Passion Through Exploration: Student Embraces Cross- Disciplinary Collaboration in NMID
Nick Will ‘25 credits hands-on opportunities to explore computing disciplines and support from the RIT community for his personal and professional growth.
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Student Innovations at Game Jam Scores Multiple Wins
A game jam is the perfect blend of creativity, caffeine, and crunch – and in the November WolfJam, RIT students mastered all three.
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RIT Alumni Are Gamifying the Stock Market
Erin Graham Gamifying the every day is one of the best things technology has allowed us, from productivity apps to games that bring the fun back to exercising. But what about something fun to teach us new skills,...
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EDGE - Experiential Development & Games Expo
Step into the future of interactive media at EDGE 2024, the Experiential Development & Games Expo, proudly presented by the School of Interactive Games and Media (IGM). Formerly known as the RIT Student Game Showcase, EDGE is a full-day celebration that brings together students, faculty, alumni, and industry professionals to honor the outstanding achievements of RIT's student-led creative development teams.
Join us in-person or virtually on Saturday April 13th, 2024 to experience firsthand the innovation of our remarkable student developers. EDGE is open to all audiences and we hope you attend!
Industrial Advisory Board
The IGM Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) consists of a broad range of industry representatives. The board helps us stay current with industry trends, offering insight on everything from curriculum to teaching methods. IAB plays an integral role in helping us maintain a balanced, vibrant school.