What strengths does Michigan State University have in the area of game design and research?
Michigan State University is uniquely positioned to offer a specialization in this area. MSU has several faculty doing innovative game design and development work, as well as many faculty working on cutting edge research in such areas as the impact and influence of games on individuals and society, games for learning, gender issues in games, play patterns, artificial intelligence in games, advertising in games, and more. Further, MSU has strong research and production facilities, growing connections with the game industry, and a diverse student population interested in the specialization. Most human resource heads I speak with in the game industry state that they are looking for individuals, not only with the skills necessary to do their job today, but the knowledge and creativity to learn, adapt, and transform into their job tomorrow. Technologies, tools, and techniques rapidly change in the game industry. Students need to be strong, creative problem solvers with excellent communicati
