The Department of Interactive Media is at the forefront of innovation, inhabiting the intersections of emerging and creative technologies, interaction design (UX/UI) and entrepreneurship. Our mission is to empower students to create cutting-edge interactive products that inspire innovation, deliver insights, transform behaviors, and enhance quality of life.
Innovative Transdisciplinary Curriculum
Our curriculum bridges technology, design, and storytelling, encouraging students to explore diverse disciplines while fostering collaboration, creativity, and teamwork to develop impactful solutions.
Leaders in Immersive Innovation
Recognized as one of the top research departments in the nation, we excel in developing cutting-edge virtual and augmented reality products that push the boundaries of how technology shapes interactions and experiences.
Excellence in User-Centered Design
Our program attracts students passionate about informational experience design, guided by top faculty experts in human factors, human-computer interaction (HCI), UI design, and UX design.
Transforming Education Through Play
Ranked among the nation’s top 25 game design programs by Princeton Review, we empower students to create educational games that inspire learning, engagement, and creativity.
State-of-the-Art Facilities and Technologies
Hands-on access to advanced technologies and collaborative spaces, enabling students to master industry-standard tools and workflows.
World-Class Faculty
Our award-winning faculty are leaders in their fields, blending professional expertise, creative vision, and groundbreaking research, providing students with unparalleled mentorship
Event Spotlight
Interactive Media Annual Showcase
From silly robots and captivating VR to top-notch games and mind-blowing augmented realities, the Interactive Media Showcase is an exclusive event for students to display their work, impress industry professionals, and win awards.
VESL offers interdisciplinary, hands-on learning and campus-wide software resources, fostering inclusive projects and community engagement for students.