The field of interactive design has moved from an era wheredesigners were self-taught and learned on the job, to onewhere even entry-level designers are expected to haveproven design skills, as well as knowledge of technology,information processing, and psychology. Interactive designersmust continually place themselves in the minds of their usersand players, shaping every action and response, carefullyteaching them what they need to know, and skillfully blendingthe interactive, spatial, narrative, visual, and aural aspects of anexperience. Whether working on digital tools and simulations,on traditional or digital games, or even on physical installations,this degree program prepares graduates to be interactivedesigners, capable of working in large teams, communicatingand collaborating with other designers, artists, and engineers,able to create any kind of interactive experience.Graduates will be well-versed in both interactive design andgame design theory, including user interface design, usability,spatial design, system design, and behavior design. Graduateswill have extensive experience testing, iterating, and polishingboth digital and non-digital designs through the completion ofboth individual and team projects. Graduates will also be familiarwith the basics of psychology, programming, computer graphics,sound design, and writing.