Our multi-level game design program connects high school students to creative technology pathways.
Making a video game requires creativity—original narrative, digital art, animation, and sound—paired with exceptional technical skills. Our program crafts future leaders in tech, media, and entertainment through 500+ programming hours over 3+ years.
We teach digital game development to students from Title 1 schools at our state-of-the-art NYC Learning Lab—with music studio!—as well as virtually on Discord.
Over 3 program levels (2D, 3D, and Studio Capstone), students master high-level coding and develop skills in digital arts, music, and storytelling. At each stage, students take on the challenge of designing a unique game prototype for their digital portfolio — first independently, then as a member of a student-run game studio.
Through their collaborations, students develop pre-professional skills in communication, project management, and entrepreneurship, while receiving one-on-one college and scholarship support through our College Access programs.
READY TO MAKE GAMES?
🚨 APPLY FOR GAME ACADEMY: Applications are now open to start Urban Arts Game Academy during our 6-week accelerated summer 👾 course. If you will be in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in the fall, attend an online information session with a parent or guardian to learn more and apply.
🚨 NYC TITLE 1 HIGH SCHOOLS! Help your students get in before the program fills — sign up for an on-site game design master class and application info session. Email charles@urbanarts.org.
Our graduates have earned over $25 million in scholarships since 2019.
IN ACTION
Check out some of our student work here. Each year, we celebrate our students’ achievements at the Urban Arts Arcade:
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For more detailed information, please contact the Director of Game Academy, Meredith Summs at meredith@urbanarts.org.
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