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