Our multi-level game design programs connect 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 programs craft 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 (Core, Advanced, and Studio), 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?
🚨 STUDENTS! Learn how to apply to our 2024-2025 game design 👾 after-school program!
🚨 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.
100% of students create a portfolio of games & digital assets
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 the School of Interactive Arts, Meredith Summs at meredith@urbanarts.org.
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