Teens: Academy for Game Programming  

Python used in the development of Sid Meyer’s Civilization IV

Learn Python, C++ and Microsoft® Visual Studio®

For anyone who is interested in a technical career or who is preparing for a college computer science or engineering program, programming skills are extremely important.

Learn to write code in this two-week, hands-on programming camp. Learn Python (the scripting language behind video-game hits as Battlefield™ and Civilization®) and C++, one of the most popular languages for writing applications and creating computer or console-based games. These are two of the most powerful programming languages for game design and software-application development.

What You’ll Learn: Academy for Game Programming

Course Content Software Used
• Python & C++ programming language
• How to totally customize and control every aspect of your 2D & 3D games
• How to make 2D graphic sprites move and animate
• To create and code game logic, artificial intelligence, game events & more
• Creating motion: camera & object positioning, relative motion & animation
• Creating and coding game logic, artificial intelligence, game events & more

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

Who Should Attend: Academy for Game Programming
Ages 13-17 | Beginner-Advanced | No Previous Programming Experience Required

This two-week Academy is for anyone who is interested in a technical career or a career in game development, and also for anyone preparing for a college computer science or engineering program.

Want to learn to write code? In this course, aspiring programmers learn programming languages for game design and software application development, specifically, Python and C++.

Related Courses: You May Also Be Interested In…

Course Title Quick Description Duration
Introduction to Game Programming with Python Bring games to life with powerful programming code 1 Week
3D Game Programming with C++ Unlock the power of computing technology with C++ 1 Week
Programming with Java Unlock the power of Java programming 1 Week
Academy for Mobile Device Programming Master programming for all types of mobile devices 2 Weeks

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

Fees & Additional Options: Academy for Game Programming

Options Price Duration Meals
Tuition (base price) $1,975 2 Weeks, Mon-Fri Lunch not included
Lunch Plan (for non-residential students) add $130 2 Weeks, Mon-Fri 10 lunches
Residential Program – Dorm (shared room) add $990 2 Weeks, Sun-Fri (weekend add’l) 3 meals/day
Residential Program (Harvard/UCLA) add $1590 2 Weeks, Sun-Fri (weekend add’l) 3 meals/day
Stanford Continuing Studies Credit add $180 8 Quarter Units NA

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

2 Weeks   |   Ages 13-17   |   Beg – Adv

“A great learning experience, in depth hands on lessons and constant assistance.”
- Sam, DMA Game Programming Student

Dates by Location 2012

  • Los Angeles, CA

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  • San Diego, CA

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  • Austin, TX

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  • Philadelphia, PA

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  • New York, NY

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