College credit
Marist College: Summer Game Design Institute
Overview
A 2-week residential summer program where high school sophomores and juniors learn game design and video game development using modern game-maker software. Students create games covering topics like particle systems, animated sprites, collision detection, and special effects, with no prior programming experience required.
At a glance
Sessions
Jun2 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $3,700
Entering grades
10th, 11th
Application requirements
Equipment
Students must bring their own laptop for coursework
Cost & sessions
Includes tuition, fees, housing, meals, field trips, and course materials. Does not include travel expenses. Students should bring extra funds for incidentals, bookstore, and personal items.
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