On May 23, the City of Irvine awarded IVC’s Interactive Media Arts (IMA) Program with a special commendation for being selected as finalists in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) GameSiG Showcase. The city commended the IMA students and program for being the only community college competing among four-year colleges and graduate students, demonstrating IVC’s commitment to empowering its diverse student population with the latest knowledge, skills, experience, and partnerships to support their journey on the path to leadership, creativity, and innovation.
The IMA program, developed by Dr. Patricia Beckmann, received noteworthy acknowledgment for bringing honor to the City of Irvine for its outstanding industry-level production in game development representing a significant academic and professional achievement.