Kids: Adventures in 2D & 3D Game Creation

Kids learn by doing, they make their own game using easy to understand tools

Group activities teach teamwork, build friendships and promote fun

Experience what it’s like to create your own game from scratch

Professional instructors provide guidance both in and out of the classroom

Create Your Own Video Games in this Hands-on Experience

Create both 2D and 3D games from a variety of types of games (including action, adventure, platform & side-scrollers) or invent a new one. Design your own characters, backgrounds and sounds, or use content from existing libraries. Using Multimedia Fusion 2™ and Platinum Arts Sandbox 3D Game Maker©, campers will discover both 2d and 3d game-development concepts like game planning, path-based movement, collision detection, level design, dialogue, inventory and playability.

This digital media computer camp will teach young minds how to think critically and work together in a team environment. Students help each other play-test games and may even choose to work together on a project. They complete the week-long experience with a finished project that they get to take home and can continue to play and develop, as well as show off to family and friends.

What You’ll Learn: Adventures in 2D & 3D Game Creation

Course Content Software Used
• What elements make up a great game
• Learning the Multimedia Fusion™, interface
• The difference between side scroller, FPS & role playing-games
• Creating different levels
• Bug testing
• Adding sound
• Intro to 3D game creation

Course may vary slightly based on student expertise & class interest. All students work on their own personal projects, which they keep.

Who Should Attend: Adventures in 2D & 3D Game Creation
Ages 8-12 | Beginner to Advanced | No Game Design or Programming Experience Required

Ideal for kids who want to move from just playing video games to actually learning about how to create them. This camp is great for creative minds and a great way to spark the imagination of any young person.

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Questions about a course or additional weeks at DMA? Ready to register? Please call 866.656.3342 for more information and to speak with a Guest Experience Representative.

Fees & Additional Options: Adventures in 2D & 3D Game Creation

Options Price Duration Meals
Tuition (base price) $825 1 Week, Mon-Fri Lunch not included
Lunch Plan (for non-residential students) add $65 1 Week, Mon-Fri 5 lunches
Residential Program – Dorm (Not Available at Harvard) add $495 1 Week, Sun-Fri 3 meals/day
Residential Program (UCLA only) add $795 1 Week, Sun-Fri 3 meals/day
Extended Day-Student Program (7:30am-7:00pm) add $195 1 Week, Mon-Fri 3 meals/day

*To view all options, including weekend stays, visit our Options & Fees page.    

1 Week   |   Ages 8-12   |   Beg-Adv

“After teaching you the basics of your subject, they let your imagination roam wild.”
- Patrick, DMA Game Creation Student

Dates by Location 2012

  • Stanford, CA

  • Jun 11-15 | Jun 18-22 | Jul 2-6 | Jul 16-20 | Jul 30-Aug 3 | Aug 13-17
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