High School

Game On

Urban Arts’ College Board-endorsed program, Game On, empowers high school computer science teachers with the training, curriculum, and support needed to teach AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) effectively. This project-based course engages students in coding, problem-solving, and game development, helping them build original games featuring custom art, music, and storytelling—all while preparing for the AP CSP exam.

Who is this for?

This program is designed for high school teachers teaching AP CSP. No prior experience in game design or development is needed! Game On provides the tools and guidance to help teachers confidently integrate game development into their CS classrooms.

How does it work?

Professional Learning & Support

Summer Training (40 Hours Total)
- 30 hours of live, virtual training
- 10 hours of self-paced learning
- Unity Bootcamp to introduce Unity, the real-time 3D development engine used in the course
Year-Round Support
- Monthly group professional learning sessions
- 1:1 instructional coaching
- Regular check-ins & virtual classroom visits
Comprehensive Resources
- Full 108+ hour curriculum
- PowerPoint slides, lesson plans, and additional materials

Technology Requirements

To participate in the Game On program, classrooms must have Unity installed on computers or laptops. Unity is a real-time 3D development engine used by professional game developers, artists, and engineers worldwide. View Unity System Requirements.

What Makes It Special:

Game On brings computer science to life through the exciting world of game development while ensuring students are fully prepared for the AP CSP exam.

Students design, develop, and code their own interactive games, applying core AP CSP concepts in real-world contexts.
The curriculum fosters problem-solving, time management, and computational thinking—essential skills for both CS careers and creative industries.
At the end of each unit, students apply their learning to create unique, interactive games, reinforcing coding principles through C# in Unity EdLab and Visual Studio.

100% of Game On teachers reported feeling more confident teaching AP CSP through game design.

Interested in bringing Game On to your school? Reach out to us at info@urbanarts.org to learn more!

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“I became a teacher to inspire students to believe that there was no barrier they could not overcome. Inspiring the next generation of computer scientists, no matter their gender, learning style, cultural or socio-economic background is satisfying within itself. With Game On, I had the opportunity to gamify education. Students’ faces when a concept clicks is priceless.”

Luna Ramirez, High School Teacher, Jamaica, NY

“The Urban Arts team and their expertly developed resources have made my job significantly easier, helping me deliver rigorous, engaging Computer Science instruction to students of all levels and backgrounds.”

Steven Velez, a NYC public school teacher, teaching Urban Arts custom game design curriculum Game On

Steven Velez, High School Teacher, Queens, NY

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