Launch your career as a level designer as you build your own game prototype with a team of peers. Learn the full development cycle of production as you work together to turn your ideas into a playable game.
In week one, learn how to design levels using Unreal Engine 4. Create breathtaking environments while learning world-building techniques to amp up your visual storytelling. Hone your moment-to-moment gameplay design skills like level pacing and balancing. Finish the week by delving further into game design theory.
In week two, dig into your role and launch an indie studio with your team to create your combined vision. Learn how to organize your tasks and collaborate effectively. Add new level design skills tailored to your game and prepare to show off your work at the end of the week.
In this course, your student will:
- Build levels and environments using geometry
- Learn game design principles and write a game design document
- Place actors such as lights, weapons, and meshes
- Use Blueprints visual programming language
- Learn effective techniques to work with a team
2 Week Session: Sun 6pm-Fri 3-4pm; includes meals and housing. Weekend optional.
Special Needs
iD Tech and UPENN are teaming up to sponsor underserved students ages 13-18 to experience our Penn School of Art & Sciences Online Teen Academy Courses for the 2023 Season.
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Deals
Our Scholarship Programs have provided tens of thousands of educational experiences to underserved students to attend iD Tech programs. Through individual applications, corporate sponsorships, nonprofit partners and schools, iD Tech has introduced students throughout the country to STEM, sparking their curiosity in tech. Every child deserves access to quality tech education, regardless of socioeconomic background. Our goal is to help bridge the digital divide.
Please see below for all our current scholarship opportunities. Check back regularly for updates and new opportunities.
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