Extracurriculars for a Career in Game Developer
11 high school activities and programs that build real experience toward a career in game developer.
App development skills directly apply to creating games and interactive software experiences.
Computer Science and Digital Media combine to teach interactive media development.
Video Game Design course provides overview of game development and testing processes with knowledgeable industry instruction.
Students develop original game prototypes using industry best practices and create portfolio-quality pieces.
Students create AI-driven visual and narrative projects exploring technology's creative potential.
Program mentions aspiring game designers and teaches digital design and ideation skills applicable to game design.
Animation skills and digital animation software experience are foundational tools used in game development and interactive media.
Dedicated courses in 2D/Unity game programming, Kodu, and Minecraft modding teach game creation.
Courses cover game design in Roblox, Minecraft, Unity, and Unreal Engine 5—core tools professional game developers use.
Program bridges interests in gaming, coding, fantasy, and digital media creation.
Students create interactive AR games with AI characters, 2D/3D worlds, and Minecraft/Roblox projects.