Program Overview

The School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences

The School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences offers a program in Games and Experiential Media.

Games and Experiential Media

The Games and Experiential Media program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in the field of games and simulation arts and sciences.

Becoming a GSAS Major

To become a GSAS major, students must apply to the program. The application process involves submitting a portfolio, a statement of intent, a semester-by-semester plan of study, and an unofficial transcript.

Application Deadlines and Details

The application deadlines for the GSAS program are:

• Fall Semester Deadline: December 15th
• Spring Semester Deadline: April 15th
• Summer Deadline: May 15th

Who Can Apply

The following students can apply to the GSAS program:

• Incoming RPI Students (during the summer before their first term)
• Current First Year and Rising Sophomore Students

Accepted GSAS Duals

The GSAS program accepts dual applications from the following majors:

• Computer Science
• Cognitive Science
• Electronic Arts
• Management
• Music
• Communication and Design

Application Requirements

The application requirements for the GSAS program include:

• Statement of Intent: A 1-2 page written statement explaining how the major will help the student meet their professional goals
• Semester-by-Semester Plan of Study: A plan that shows how long it will take to complete all graduation requirements
• Portfolio Description Sheet: A descriptive list of items in the portfolio
• Portfolio: A collection of the student's work
• Unofficial Transcript: An unofficial transcript that shows all progress to date

Portfolio Requirements

The portfolio should include:

• 3-5 examples of original works representative of the program
• A descriptive list of items in the portfolio
• Digital games, mods, levels, and interactive media should be Windows, Mac, or Linux compatible
• Playable physical games should include image and/or video documentation
• Video should be uploaded directly to the Box Folder

Supporting Materials

Supporting materials that can be included in the application are:

• Faculty references
• Recommendation letters
• Other relevant materials

Review Process

The application will be reviewed by the GSAS faculty, and students will be notified of the decision within two weeks of the deadline.