Game Academy Pathway

Welcome to our innovative 4-year Game Design Academy, where students embark on a comprehensive journey into the dynamic world of game development.   Students can explore the first year course, takes the entire program, or move through it as far as the desire.

• Game 1 Students in Building Virtual Environments develop core creative and technical skills while being introduced to beginning programming, VR basics, and laying a strong foundation for game design. 

• Game 2 Focuses on programming, allowing students to deepen their understanding of coding and software development for games.  In this year, student present two games in school wide assemblies.  Juniors and seniors can enter directly into Game 2 by completing a summer bridge program.

• Game 3 Students expand their skills by developing games across multiple platforms, both single-player and multiplayer, gaining experience in diverse game environments while building a personal portfolio. 

• Game 4 Students take on a capstone project with the opportunity to publish and present their personalized game, showcasing their expertise and creativity. 

Throughout the program, students present their work and gain real-world feedback and experience. With a curriculum designed to foster creativity, specialization, and hands-on collaboration, our Game Design Academy equips students with the skills to become proficient game developers and thrive in any career that values planning, collaboration, problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability.