Dr. Judith Pintar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Judith Pintar is a Teaching Professor at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. As a sociologist and game designer, she directs the Game Studies and Design Program. Her research interests include narrative design, game studies, and gameful pedagogies, and she is actively involved in the E-Literatures & Literacies Lab (EL3). Pintar has been published in various journals and has presented her work at several conferences, focusing on topics such as misinformation, suggestibility, and the impact of narrative in gaming. She teaches courses related to independent studies in game design and narrative, incorporating contemporary issues to engage students. Throughout her career, she has highlighted the importance of understanding the implications of digital narratives and learning through immersive experiences.

Research Interests

Courses

Independent Study - IS189JAP Independent Study - IS589JAP

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.