Summer 2013 Precollege Programs in the Arts:
 New! Video Game Creation and Animation Workshop

Grades 9–12

Typical Day

Create your first video game and understand the crucial elements in designing a 2-D game. Conceptualization, play experience, challenge levels, graphics and elements, music and sound, software, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that you will explore as you learn how to really get into the game because you made it yourself! The second week takes your game design to the next level by creating and animating your own character sprites, objects, and backgrounds. Start with a name and then develop the character’s personality, signature moves, special powers, and a story line. Finish with a fully animated character that brings your video game creation to life!

• Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family on the last program day and beyond. Games are only compatible on PC computers; Mac versions can be created after the program with a $15 conversion fee.
• No previous experience is necessary.

To broaden exposure to the arts, the Video Game Creation and Animation Workshop can be combined with the Creative Vocal Lab, Choral Conservatory, Chess Masters Intensive (new!), Jazz Workshop, Architecture Intensive (new!), Project Fashion Designer, 21st Annual Visual Arts Institute, Photography Institute, Creative Writing Institute, and/or Shakespeare Workshop to make for a well-rounded summer experience.

Session I: July 1–12
Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
$1,115 for the first registration
$1,000 for the second registration in the family, Purchase College employees and alumni, and early registrations (received by May 3, 2013)

About the Instructors

This program is designed by Black Rocket, an educational technology company that specializes in emerging technologies and instruction. Black Rocket has more than a decade of experience designing camps in the digital arts, STEM, and leadership fields. Every program is powered by the campers’ innate imaginations and designed to bring their ideas to life in a fun, simple, learning environment. From concept to creation, students will demonstrate their masterpiece to the world at the end of each week! All Black Rocket programs mirror real-life experiences and the collaborative nature of the design process. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Updated May 8, 2013