GAME Applicants ONLY
Computer Game Design applicants are required to submit two additional writing samples (essays) via slideroom which the Computer Game Design faculty will review and make a decision on. You are strongly encouraged to submit your writing sample as soon as you receive your G# from admissions, and this is in addition to your online application(which you have completed).
Submit your materials through Slideroom (Spring and Fall 2026)
Two essays are required for your application. Submission of your portfolio: supplemental media (videos, sketches, etc.) is optional.
*Note: A G number (i.e., Mason ID) is required for submission of this supplemental application.
◈ Deadline: ASAP, Fee (USD): $10.00
◈ Writing Prompt 1
Write a 250- to 300-word essay about your interest in computer game design. Address why studying game design will help fulfill your intellectual/artistic, and professional goals, detail what industry career path interests you, and talk about how your studies will help you achieve that goal.
◈ Writing Prompt 2
Write a 500-word review for a current computer or video game. Break down the game into its various elements and critique how they work in concert to deliver a unified experience to the player (or don't). How does the game compare with other current games in its genre? Support your claims with reasoned arguments.
OR
Write a 500-word response to an article about game culture. Find a news article or blog post that discusses race, violence, gender, or other current issues in games (please include a link). How do you see the article as relevant to your studies and future plans as a professional game designer? Do you agree with the author’s claims? Why? How might designers and players address this issue in the future?
OR
Write a 500-word “pitch” for an original game. Present an idea to potential producers/investors. Outline the mechanics, world, and characters of the game (be sure to include the title, genre, and target audience). Why would your game succeed? How is it different from other games on the market?
Once you receive the submission confirmation email, please forward it to Bokyung Kim at bkim38@gmu.edu.
◈ Email subject: First and Last Name(G number)_Slideroom Essays Submission for Applying Term
e.g., Bokyung Kim(G01234567)_Slideroom Essays Submission for Spring 2026