Urban Arts
College and Career through Game Design
I remember being 18 and starting college with the far-off knowledge that I’d one day have to pay off debt. I remember not worrying about it. I was told I’d graduate in time, get a good job, have lots of support from my parents and their peers and use my many (very expensive) hobbies to beef up my ...
"I once did this exercise earlier in my career. We had to list all the reasons someone might join an after-school program and all the reasons why someone might join a gang. The reasons were the same—belonging, community, security, prospects for earning, and somewhere to be. So what's the difference? ...
Urban Arts teaches underrepresented students the art and technology of digital game development through computer science, coding, animation, music, and storytelling. We connect our alumni to mentorship opportunities at leading media and technology companies, generating a new and diverse talent ...
Today we share Ellie’s story. “I always knew I wanted to go to college, but I could only go if I found scholarships. My high school guidance counselor sent me a scholarship application for basketball players and another for Catholic students. I’m neither! It made me feel like I wasn’t what ...
We're sharing powerful voices from Urban Arts students and alumni. Kimari's story should resonate with anyone who has ever worried about paying for their child’s college tuition or repaying their own college debt. Kimari didn’t have to assume thousands of dollars of debt because she earned a full ...
“New York City has always been the center of innovation, but it is time that New York City level up and finally become a leader in the digital gaming space,” said Mayor Adams. “It’s time to take advantage of all the talent we have here in New York by investing in the future of gaming. This $2 ...
