Program Overview
Virtual Technology & Design, B.S.
Unleash the Power of the Virtual World
From entertainment to education, virtual technology has transformed the way people live and work around the globe.
Program Overview
As a student in this industry-driven program, you will learn to create virtual technologies for gaming, animated films, simulations, business and education, and other applications. You will study art and design, computer science, 3D modeling, animation, world building, storytelling, character design, spatial design, four-dimensional design, and much more.
Design Studios and Hands-on Projects
Design studios and hands-on projects provide opportunities to practice building virtual worlds for real clients. For example, you could help build second-life environments for education and health care, liquid scenery for student plays, interactive virtual realities for first-responder training, and animated films for a university festival.
Degree Fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy working with technology
- Like video games, animated movies, and other electronic entertainment
- Are creative and imaginative
- Are interested in art or design
- Have strong computer skills
- Are a good problem solver
Career Outcomes
With this degree, you could become a/an:
- World builder (entertainment, non-entertainment, education, simulation)
- Animator
- Game designer
- Game level designer
- Visualization specialist
Program Location
Moscow
Program Availability
Available On-Campus
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The University of Idaho (U of I) is a public land-grant research university located in Moscow, Idaho. Established on January 30, 1889, and opening its doors on October 3, 1892, it was the state's sole university for 71 years until 1963
Overview
- Type: Public land-grant research university
- Enrollment (Fall 2023): Approximately 11,849 students, including 9,796 undergraduates and 1,929 graduate students
- Campus Size: 1,585 acres
- Mascot: Joe Vandal
- Athletics: Competes in NCAA Division I FCS – Big Sky Conference
Academics
U of I offers over 200 areas of study for undergraduate and graduate students . The university comprises ten colleges and schools, including:
- College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
- College of Art and Architecture
- College of Business and Economics
- College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
- College of Engineering
- College of Graduate Studies
- College of Law
- College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science.
Campus and Facilities
The Moscow campus features:
- Administration Building: An iconic Collegiate Gothic-style structure with an 80-foot clock tower .
- Bruce M. Pitman Center: A hub for student services, including financial aid, admissions, and student media.
- Kibbie Dome: A multi-purpose indoor stadium for various sports and events.
- Arboretum and Botanical Garden: A 65-acre site with diverse plant species .
