Interactive Narrative for Games & Digital Media Major

Build Next-Generation Digital Stories That Launch Your Career

• What is Interactive Narrative for Games & Digital Media?

  Traditional narratives follow one path—interactive narratives respond to user choices, creating personalized experiences that engage audiences like never before. You’ll develop skills that extend beyond gaming into training simulations, education, software design, and marketing strategies.

  With each project, you’ll master the dynamic, responsive storytelling techniques that today’s employers are actively recruiting for in this rapidly growing field.

• Why study Interactive Narrative at Champlain College?

  At Champlain, you’ll benefit from our Upside-Down Curriculum that puts you in major courses from day one—no waiting two years to start the classes you’re passionate about. You’ll create stories in your very first semester while building valuable industry connections through:

  • Hands-on projects with real clients and industry professionals
  • Small, focused classes taught by faculty who are active in the field
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and specialized narrative design tools
  • Internship opportunities with leading game studios and digital media companies
  • A vibrant campus community that fuels creativity and collaboration

  Our Burlington campus offers the perfect environment to develop your craft—a creative hub surrounded by tech companies and game studios, providing both inspiration and professional opportunities.

• What will I learn studying Interactive Narrative for Games & Digital Media?

  By the time you graduate, you will…

  • Develop your authentic voice and professional storytelling style that sets you apart in the job market
  • Master industry-standard technology and apply it to solve real-world narrative challenges
  • Research, prototype, and create narrative solutions that connect audiences with immersive experiences
  • Build a professional portfolio through collaboration with peers, clients, and real audiences
  • Graduate with hands-on experience in the exact skills employers are seeking

   

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• Majors

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  • User Experience & Interaction Design Major (BS) 

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  • Writing & Publishing Major (BS) 

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• Minors

  • Media Production Minor 

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• Areas of Study

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