The SOJC’s new game studies minor gives students a deep understanding of how games fit into media professions like journalism, PR, advertising, and media studies.

For a class project, a UO Media Studies major created a game to give players an introduction to faculty and staff and build community within the program.

Undergraduates majoring in media studies learn how to examine the media’s social, cultural and economic impact from an ethical perspective while gaining research and media production skills.

In the SOJC’s Esports and Games Research Lab, students explore the psychology, culture, and industry surrounding gaming—including its effectiveness as a learning tool and its integration into everyday life.

Waseq Rahman researches how gameplay generates thought-provoking experiences leading to greater insights about purpose and personal growth.