Christian Thomas

Christian Thomas is a Continuing Lecturer in the Writing Program at UC Santa Barbara and Associate Director of the Center for Digital Games Research. His work bridges writing instruction with digital media, emphasizing narrative design in games and interactive learning environments. He teaches courses like Rome: The Game, Multimedia Writing, and Writing for Public Speaking.

Research focuses on integrating game mechanics into educational frameworks. Notable contributions include a $94k Innovative Learning Technology Initiative grant (2019) for developing Rome: The Game, and a Mellon Engaging Humanities Faculty Fellowship (2019). Key publications explore narrative game design, interactive storytelling in film, and VR applications for learning.

• Teaching Specializations: Game-based learning, screenwriting, interactive media
• Research Highlights: Narrative-driven course design, emotional impact in digital media

Active presenter at conferences including Arizona State University Composition Conference (2023), UCSB Writing Programs Conference (2021), and Technology in Writing Conferences (2018-2019).