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Interactive Media Department
Interactive Media is where art, technology, and storytelling collide—giving you the power to create engaging digital experiences. Whether you’re passionate about animation, game design, or user experience (UX) design, this major lets you explore multiple disciplines while developing cutting-edge technical skills.
As an IM major, you’ll master the latest digital tools to craft interactive stories, design immersive worlds, and shape user-friendly experiences. The best part? Your skills will stay relevant as technology evolves, giving you the flexibility to adapt and thrive in a fast-changing industry. Beyond the classroom, you’ll have opportunities to join student organizations, collaborate on real-world projects, and connect with industry professionals—all while building a portfolio that sets you apart in the marketplace.
Majors
Animation
Build your skills in a range of styles to thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing industry.
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Game Design
Visualize and execute game concepts or learn with the minor in Game Design.
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Music For Video Games
Dive into this creative art form and develop the skills to launch a career in the fastly growing game industry.
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User Experience Design
Build your skills in one of the most in-demand fields or learn with the minor in User Experience Design.
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Game Art
Build new worlds, bring stories to life, and shape the future of interactive entertainment.
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Graduate Program
Game Design and Development (MS)
Build your skills in a real-world game development experience that culminates in the creation of your own game.
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Minors
The 18-hour user experience minor introduces you to the ways designers ensure digital systems meet users’ needs and goals. Courses touch on psychology and topics relevant to design research and thinking.
Learn the design, storytelling, and production foundations of game development. This minor focuses on the game development processes and tools used in industry. Methods taught entail concept development, story narrative, and production of game assets.
Explore the Interactive Media Department

Student Animations
Check out animations made by Bradley Animation students!

Student-Produced
Steam Games
Check out our page of student-made games available on Steam!

Go To
Disney World
Enroll in IM344 this January Interim to learn about Environmental Storytelling at Disney!