{"id":5876,"date":"2026-09-11T17:05:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T17:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/school-informatics-computing-cyber-systems\/?page_id=5876"},"modified":"2026-10-15T20:18:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T20:18:26","slug":"bs-immersive-media-and-games","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/school-informatics-computing-cyber-systems\/bs-immersive-media-and-games\/","title":{"rendered":"BS Immersive Media and Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Immersive Media and Games, Bachelor of Science<\/h1>\n<p>Bring ideas to life in NAU\u2019s Immersive Media and Games program, where creativity and technology come together to shape interactive experiences. You\u2019ll work across art, design, programming, storytelling, 3D production, and emerging media, gaining hands-on experience as you turn concepts into playable, immersive projects.<\/p>\n<p>With project-based learning woven throughout the program, you\u2019ll collaborate, experiment, and build a portfolio that showcases what you can create\u2014from games and virtual environments to interactive stories and other digital experiences. At NAU, you\u2019ll develop both the creative vision and technical skills to explore where immersive media can take you. View the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.nau.edu\/Catalog\/details?plan=IMGBS\">course catalog<\/a> or learn more about the program on <a href=\"https:\/\/degree-search.nau.edu\/degree\/IMGBS\">Degree Search<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><!-- shortcode-video-iframe -->\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1226049539?badge=0&amp;amp;autopause=0&amp;amp;player_id=0&amp;amp;app_id=58479\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n<h2>Program highlights<\/h2>\n<div class='shortcode-column-container'><!-- shortcode-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-column shortcode-column--count-2\">\n    \n<p>The IMG program at NAU is Arizona\u2019s only video game design program to earn a spot in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.princetonreview.com\/college-rankings\/?rankings=top-50-game-design-ugrad&amp;page=2\">The Princeton Review\u2019s global rankings<\/a>. And there&#8217;s much more that makes this program unique:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Industry-experienced faculty<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">A truly interdisciplinary program spanning arts, visual communication, engineering and linguistics<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Accelerated masters available<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Dual degree with one year of study in Japan<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Summer study abroad opportunity in Japan<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Internships with top game design companies<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Real-world capstone projects<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\">Competition opportunities, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-engineering\/news\/nau-wins-az-game-cup\/\">AZ Game Cup<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thegdwc.com\/\">Game Development World Championship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-column shortcode-column--count-2\">\n    \n<!-- shortcode-image-caption -->\n<span class=\"shortcode-image-caption shortcode-image-caption--center\">\n        <span class=\"shortcode-image-caption__container\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-landscape-image-sm wp-image-5982\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/2ac984b2e54e48afa416ba1f54c3182a-232x174.jpg\" alt=\"A researcher stands next to an older gentlemen wearing a virtual reality headset. His arms are outstretched to each side, holding controllers.\" width=\"232\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/2ac984b2e54e48afa416ba1f54c3182a-232x174.jpg 232w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/2ac984b2e54e48afa416ba1f54c3182a-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/2ac984b2e54e48afa416ba1f54c3182a-464x348.jpg 464w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/>\n    <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n\n<!-- shortcode-image-caption -->\n<span class=\"shortcode-image-caption shortcode-image-caption--center\">\n        <span class=\"shortcode-image-caption__container\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-landscape-image-sm wp-image-5983\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/6529_indigenous_media_workshop_20240627-medium-232x174.jpg\" alt=\"Person wearing headphones and sitting at a computer desk, playing a video game on a large screen monitor with colorful lighting. The person is focused on the game and has a keyboard and gaming mouse on the desk.\" width=\"232\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/6529_indigenous_media_workshop_20240627-medium-232x174.jpg 232w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/6529_indigenous_media_workshop_20240627-medium-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/6529_indigenous_media_workshop_20240627-medium-464x348.jpg 464w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/>\n    <\/span>\n    <\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Career outcomes<\/h2>\n<p>Graduate ready to apply your creative and technical skills in professional settings. The program develops career-ready competencies including problem-solving, communication, collaboration, design, and critical thinking, while opportunities to build a portfolio and gain experience with industry-relevant tools and workflows help you demonstrate what you can do to employers. Graduates can pursue roles across gaming, immersive media, visualization, software development, and related digital industries, or continue their education through graduate study.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Potential career paths<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3D Animator<\/li>\n<li>3D Artist<\/li>\n<li>Animator<\/li>\n<li>Game Designer<\/li>\n<li>Multimedia Producer<\/li>\n<li>Software Developer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Testimonial<\/h2>\n<!-- shortcode-block-quote -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-block-quote shortcode-block-quote--center\">\n    <div class=\"shortcode-block-quote__inner-container\">\n        <span>My favorite NAU experience has been the study abroad trip I was lucky enough to take through the IMG program.<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><em>&#8211; Liam Joseph Milinazzo, BS Immersive Media &amp; Games, &#8217;27<\/em><\/p>\n<hr role=\"separator\" class=\"hr--transparent hr--transparent-15px not-in-view\">\n<div class='shortcode-column-container'><!-- shortcode-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-column shortcode-column--count-3\">\n    \n<!-- shortcode-image-caption -->\n<span class=\"shortcode-image-caption shortcode-image-caption--center\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/school-informatics-computing-cyber-systems\/category\/awards\/\">    <span class=\"shortcode-image-caption__container\">\n                <span class=\"shortcode-image-caption__caption\">\n            <span>\n\nAwards &amp; accolades\n\n<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-landscape-image-sm wp-image-5940\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/image_2026-09-01_152131492-232x174.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/image_2026-09-01_152131492-232x174.png 232w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/image_2026-09-01_152131492-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/image_2026-09-01_152131492-768x578.png 768w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/image_2026-09-01_152131492-800x600.png 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/image_2026-09-01_152131492-464x348.png 464w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/image_2026-09-01_152131492-600x452.png 600w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/image_2026-09-01_152131492.png 975w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/>\n    <\/span>\n    <\/a><\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-column shortcode-column--count-3\">\n     <!-- shortcode-image-caption -->\n<span class=\"shortcode-image-caption shortcode-image-caption--center\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.campuslabs.com\/engage\/organization\/gamedesignclub\">    <span class=\"shortcode-image-caption__container\">\n                <span class=\"shortcode-image-caption__caption\">\n            <span>\n\nGame Design Club\n\n<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5890 size-landscape-image-sm\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/6563_indigenous_media_workshop_20240627-medium-232x174.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people sitting at computers in a brightly lit room, focused on their screens. The room appears to be some kind of computer lab or gaming area, with monitors, keyboards, and gaming chairs visible. The people are wearing casual clothing and appear to be engaged in various activities on the computers.\" width=\"232\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/6563_indigenous_media_workshop_20240627-medium-232x174.jpg 232w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/6563_indigenous_media_workshop_20240627-medium-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/6563_indigenous_media_workshop_20240627-medium-464x348.jpg 464w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/>\n    <\/span>\n    <\/a><\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-column shortcode-column--count-3\">\n     <!-- shortcode-image-caption -->\n<span class=\"shortcode-image-caption shortcode-image-caption--center\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/college-engineering\/student-resources\/\">    <span class=\"shortcode-image-caption__container\">\n                <span class=\"shortcode-image-caption__caption\">\n            <span>\n\nStudent portfolios\n<\/span>\n        <\/span>\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5891 size-landscape-image-sm\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/2222_dadric_riggs_20240116-Enhanced-NR-232x174.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"232\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/2222_dadric_riggs_20240116-Enhanced-NR-232x174.jpg 232w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/2222_dadric_riggs_20240116-Enhanced-NR-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/299\/2222_dadric_riggs_20240116-Enhanced-NR-464x348.jpg 464w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px\" \/>\n    <\/span>\n    <\/a><\/span>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2>Ready to take the next step?<\/h2>\n<p>Visit us in Flagstaff for a <a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/flagstaff-campus\/visit\/\">campus tour<\/a>, or <a href=\"mailto:SICCS@nau.edu\">email us<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Contact the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:siccs@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"Contact the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">siccs&#8203;@nau.edu<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                        <a href=\"tel:928-523-0101\" aria-label=\"Contact the School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems: Telephone Number\" title=\"Telephone Number\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-phone\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Call:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-phone\">928-523-0101<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- shortcode-button -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-button shortcode-button--center\">\n      <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/admissions\/how-to-apply\/\">Apply now<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-events -->\n<div class=\"events-container\">\n        There are not any events that meet the criteria. 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