NYU continues to closely monitor developments related to COVID19 and adjust University policy accordingly. As a result and in alignment with our obligation to safeguard public health, all NYU 2021 summer programs being offered will be conducted remotely.
How will online learning happen?
Throughout the two-week program, students and instructors will spend 5 to 6 hours a day in online instruction. The instruction will be a mix of online lectures, collaborative small-group activities, and individual work. Elements of the program will be both synchronous, i.e. face-to-face using Zoom and other platforms, as well as asynchronous, including time spent working on individual and group game design and coding projects, creating artwork, and engaging in critical and social gameplay of mainstream video games. For the first week, the first part of each day will be devoted to learning about game design, while the second part of each day will be devoted to learning about coding in Unity. The second week will consist of students designing and developing their own 3D Unity games with individualized instruction from our expert instructors.
Learn from game design and coding experts from the CREATE lab at New York University how to design games and use Unity!
In this two-week session, participants will learn about the principles of game design, and will be introduced to C++ and Unity scripting, which they will use to create their own custom games! The program emphasizes team collaboration and close work with experienced CREATE game designers and developers. Students will work together and independently to create 3D Unity games based on design principles and development techniques used by professionals at NYU.
Sample Schedule
9:00am
Welcome
9:00 – 10:00am
Game Design
10:00 – 11:00am
Unity Lesson
11:00 – 12:00pm
Workshop Time
12:00 – 1:00pm
Lunch
1:00 – 2:00pm
Critical Gameplay
2:00 – 4:00pm
Development Time
Who Can Apply
High School students going into their Sophomore (10th), Junior (11th), or Senior (12th) year.
Our program is accepting students who will be entering sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school in fall 2021. Applicants should already have a basic level of understanding of code and programming, preferably with at least one formal coding class completed with a B+ or higher grade.
Program Dates
Session 1: June 21 - July 2, 2021
Session 2: July 12 - July 23, 2021
Session 3: August 2 - August 13, 2021
Program Costs
Tuition: $2,400
Full refunds will be provided up to two weeks prior to the start of the program.
Scholarships
The Deadline to Apply for Scholarships is May 31, 2021
Instructions on how to apply for scholarships are automatically emailed to anyone 48 hours after completing and submitting an application. Please note that scholarship funding is limited.
How to Apply
Coding for Game Design applicants must complete an online application.
For full consideration, apply by May 31, 2021
Notification: Applicants will receive notification within two weeks of their submission.
Information
Contact
For more information, please contact create.gamedesign@nyu.edu
Admitted Students
Please see our Admitted Students Page for more information.
Info Sessions and Mailing List
Learn more about NYU's programs for high school students by attending an info session and joining the mailing list!
*Please note: some information may be updated closer to the program's start date.