Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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VFX ••  LOOK DEV ••  LIGHTING/RENDERING •• ANIMATION & RIGGING ••

ENVIRONMENT ••  MODELING ☼

•• Multiple Houdini Courses | • Single Houdini Course | ☼ Houdini available for Project/Studio Use

The Games and Experiential Media (GEM) Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute combines theory and practice with a strong emphasis on collaborative, interdisciplinary work in order to equip students with the variety of skills needed to succeed in the field. The program explores the technical, creative, social, and cultural dimensions of games and simulation.

Students gain an understanding of games from the broadest range of possible perspectives and play an active role in research and education in a range of disciplines.  They explore the interdisciplinary theory and practice of game design and development, including:

  • Game programming and software engineering
  • 3D animation and digital arts
  • Game audio and music composition
  • Experimental game design, pushing the boundaries of the medium
  • Interactive narrative and game storytelling
  • Artificial intelligence in games
  • Virtual and augmented reality
  • Critical analysis of games, culture, and society
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