The program offers a unique blend of foundational game design and coding skills with an introduction to Generative AI for game development, guided by experienced NYU game designers and developers.
The NYU Steinhardt Coding for Game Design High School Summer Program is an intensive two-week program where students delve into the principles of game design and gain practical experience with C# and Unity scripting. Participants will learn to create their own 2D Unity games, emphasizing team collaboration and working closely with experienced game designers and developers from NYU Steinhardt's CREATE lab. The curriculum for Summer 2026 includes a new workshop on effectively and ethically using Generative AI for game development, complementing the core coding skills. Students will engage in a mix of lectures, collaborative small-group activities, and individual projects, culminating in a final team-based game project. The program aims to boost preparedness for college-level academics and connect students with peers globally.
A typical day starts at 10:00 AM with a welcome and daily recap, followed by game design sessions and theme-based workshops. After a lunch break, the afternoon is dedicated to critical gameplay, expert debugging, and development time, with an optional TA-supervised project development hour until 5:00 PM.
This program is ideal for high school students entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year in Fall 2026 who have an intermediate understanding of code and programming, preferably with at least one formal coding class completed with a B+ or higher grade.
NYU Brooklyn Campus
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