The Experience

Although the subject is games, this program is anything but a game. It involves hard work and serious learning. Participants will partake in the entire process of 2D game creation: design, art creation, and technical programming. Each day is broken into three class/studio sessions devoted to each of these three topics.

Night time will be spent working on projects as well as playing games in a game lounge. Play will encourage bonding but also relate to the curriculum as students will be encouraged to learn how to critically analyze the games they play to find unifying themes as well as unique aspects and then use this knowledge in their own designs.

Every student will leave camp with a complete game. Students leave with a deeper understanding of games and a passionate motivation for college. Participants will hear from industry, including EA, and academic speakers about possible career paths in games.