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Interactive Media Department

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 (laptop requirements) 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 Art

Build new worlds, bring stories to life, and shape the future of interactive entertainment.
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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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Masters Program

Game 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

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.

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The Game Project Management Minor are a set of courses that branch off from the Game Design course to teach students valuable skills in the following aspects:

  • Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Scrum/Agile project management methodologies
  • Extroverted Engagement
  • Roadmapping
  • Competitive Analysis

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Explore the Interactive Media Department

Explore FUSE 2026, the IM Department’s yearly student showcase at the Peoria Riverfront Museum!

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Student Animations

Check out animations made by Bradley Animation students!

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Student-Developed
Games

Check out this playlist of student game trailers!

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Go To
Disney World

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

Faculty & Staff

Student and alumni stories

Stories from Interactive Media

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