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2D Game Development

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Game Design Level 1 is an award-winning, three-level game design and development program for high school students. In Level One, you will code and design your first video game prototype using Unity3D—an interactive media engine used widely within the game industry. Coursework includes C# programming with Unity3D, 2D pixel art and sprite animation, digital music and sound FX, and narrative writing.

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Details

Pre-requisites:

None

Eligibility

  • 9th, 10th or 11th grade students
  • No previous experience in programming, art, music or narrative writing required – but must have a strong interest to learn! 

Timeline:

30 weeks (Oct – June)

Schedule Options:

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4-6:30pm @ Urban Arts Learning Lab (link to map), Oct X – June Y
  • Wednesdays and Fridays, 4-6:30pm, Online, Nov X – June Y
  • Saturdays, 10am-5pm @ Urban Arts Learning Lab (link to map),  Oct X – June Y
  • *Note: Classes are canceled on days where NYC DOE schools have a holiday or break.

What You Will Learn:

e.g. Unity3D, C# programming, Pixel Art, Sprite animation, Digital Music & FX with Bandlab, Narrative writing, Character development

Free Resources:

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.

  • Snacks and meals for in-person courses
  • Laptops provided for in-class use or to borrow for remote learning
  • Metrocards, as needed
  • Access to Discord community for online learning and support
  • College Access services

Course Level Map

01

Core

  • Create 2D games with Unity
  • Intro to C# programming
  • Game design theory
  • Characters + narrative
  • Music + SFX
  • Pixel art
02

Advanced

  • Create 2D games with Unity
  • Intro to C# programming
  • Game design theory
  • Characters + narrative
  • Music + SFX
  • Pixel art
03

Studio

  • Create 2D games with Unity
  • Intro to C# programming
  • Game design theory
  • Characters + narrative
  • Music + SFX
  • Pixel art

Core

  • Create 2D games with Unity
  • Intro to C# programming
  • Game design theory
  • Characters + narrative
  • Music + SFX
  • Pixel art
A student creating music on a laptop.

Advanced

  • Create 2D games with Unity
  • Intro to C# programming
  • Game design theory
  • Characters + narrative
  • Music + SFX
  • Pixel art

Studio

  • Create 2D games with Unity
  • Intro to C# programming
  • Game design theory
  • Characters + narrative
  • Music + SFX
  • Pixel art
A classroom of students working on projects. One student is making art on an ipad.

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Core

  • Create 2D games with Unity
  • Intro to C# programming
  • Game design theory
  • Characters + narrative
  • Music + SFX
  • Pixel art
A student creating music on a laptop.

Advanced

  • Create 2D games with Unity
  • Intro to C# programming
  • Game design theory
  • Characters + narrative
  • Music + SFX
  • Pixel art

Studio

  • Create 2D games with Unity
  • Intro to C# programming
  • Game design theory
  • Characters + narrative
  • Music + SFX
  • Pixel art
A classroom of students working on projects. One student is making art on an ipad.

Lorem ipsum odor amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Vivamus orci et eu lobortis tellus fusce. Placerat venenatis pretium sapien facilisi risus vestibulum. 

Core

  • Create 2D games with Unity
  • Intro to C# programming
  • Game design theory
  • Characters + narrative
  • Music + SFX
  • Pixel art
A student creating music on a laptop.

Advanced

  • Create 2D games with Unity
  • Intro to C# programming
  • Game design theory
  • Characters + narrative
  • Music + SFX
  • Pixel art

Studio

  • Create 2D games with Unity
  • Intro to C# programming
  • Game design theory
  • Characters + narrative
  • Music + SFX
  • Pixel art
A classroom of students working on projects. One student is making art on an ipad.

Lorem ipsum odor amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Vivamus orci et eu lobortis tellus fusce. Placerat venenatis pretium sapien facilisi risus vestibulum. 

Are you ready to make games?

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