Curupira is a 3D game designed by Samson, Amanda, Jenny, Dylan, Diego and Ira.
Game Academy is an award-winning, three-level game design and computer science program for high school students looking for college preparatory STEM opportunities.
In the 2nd course, 3D Game Development, you will upgrade your programming and art skills to code and design more advanced games with Unity3D & Blender. Your final 3D game prototype will be made in a team, as you being to specialize your role as a game designer.
You must have completed the 2D Game Development course.
Note: If you have studied Unity previously, email gameacademy@urbanarts.org to see what level is right for you.
In-Person Classes @ the Urban Arts Learning Lab:
Remote Class on Discord:
At this level, you will be offered opportunities to explore college programs, find scholarships and prepare for the application process. Learn more about College Access support.
Our tuition-free model allows our admissions process to focus exclusively on recruiting the students with the strongest interest to learn, regardless of family income.
In weekly coding lessons, you will replicate, modify and create mini-games to learn the fundamentals of programming.
You will also learn one of four essential art forms weekly:
Your final project will be a game prototype, designed by you from scratch – including original art, music, narrative and code.
The school year program will open for new applications later this year. To get notified, sign up for our mailing below:
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