We asked Interactive Media student Jade about their degree, gaining work placement experience and the day-to-day life of a games designer. Why did you decide to do a placement? Working in the games industry has always been what I wanted to do and through the course I’m studying at university, I discovered my love for … Continue reading Jade’s experience as an Intern Games Designer at Criterion Games
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My week as an Interactive Media student at York
Hello! I’m Beth, a 2nd-Year Interactive Media student here at the University of York. In this post, I want to show what the average week looks like for me on the Interactive Media programme, as well as what else York has to offer outside of studying. This includes society activities and hobbies, as well as … Continue reading My week as an Interactive Media student at York
Kyle’s work placement experience in IT solutions
Interactive Media student Kyle discusses the benefits of taking part in a work placement in the IT solutions industry. Why did you decide to do a placement? I wanted to do a placement as I’d not really had any work experience. I wanted to leave university with some experience under my belt in addition to … Continue reading Kyle’s work placement experience in IT solutions
Ella’s placement experience at The Walt Disney Company
Interactive Media student Ella tells us about her work placement as a Creative Campaigns and Production Intern at The Walt Disney Company. Why did you decide to do a placement? I really wanted to get outside the university bubble and experience the creative industry for myself. Also, as Interactive Media is a hugely varied course … Continue reading Ella’s placement experience at The Walt Disney Company
Naoimh’s placement experience at Revolution Games
Interactive Media student Naoimh talks about her experience of taking part in a work placement in the games industry. Why did you decide to do a placement? I wanted to get real world experience of working life in the industry I wanted to enter before graduating. I wanted to have an opportunity to gauge my … Continue reading Naoimh’s placement experience at Revolution Games
From Lost to Found – finding my confidence at York
Hi, my name is Hannah and I am a second year Interactive Media student. I am also the first person in my family to go to University. When I was in sixth form, I didn’t know what I was actually good at, what I wanted to study or what I wanted to do in the … Continue reading From Lost to Found – finding my confidence at York
Things to look forward to about Interactive Media at York
Moving into the digital media field of studying was new for me as a former business student. But I’m so happy that I did it! In case you’re not sure about the BSc Interactive Media course, I’m here to tell you 3 things to look forward to about it at York. Course structure Compared to … Continue reading Things to look forward to about Interactive Media at York
Spending a year as a Game Designer at Criterion Games
Hi, I’m Jade, an Interactive Media student here at York. I’m currently doing a Placement Year working as an Intern Game Designer at Criterion Games. Why did you decide to do a placement? I’ve always wanted to work in the Games Industry. Through the course I’m studying at university, I discovered my love for games … Continue reading Spending a year as a Game Designer at Criterion Games
3 Reasons I Love Interactive Media
I’m Zain and I’m a first year Interactive Media student. I hope you enjoyed my last video about a day in my life! To help you get excited about York, here are some of my favourite bits about the course!
Day In The Life of a 1st Year Interactive Media Student
I’m Zain. I’m a first year Interactive Media student and beyond loving it! I started off at The University of York as a Biomedical Sciences student (what?!) and although I really enjoyed it, I found that my passion for it was dying out. I was instead using most of my free time learning web development … Continue reading Day In The Life of a 1st Year Interactive Media Student