OUR PROGRAMS - GAME DESIGN FOR TEENS

Teen FAQ

What is the weekday schedule?
Instruction begins at 9:30 AM and runs through the end of Inside Gaming at 8:00 PM. There will be breaks for lunch, dinner and optional recreation. Gaming and open labs run from 8:00 PM until around 11:00 PM.

May I attend both sessions?
Yes. If you attend both sessions you will have the opportunity to work individually during the first four days of the second session to mod the game created by your development team during the first session. You then join a development team to build another game. Your role(s) on the new team will depend on your interest and skill.

Are there any prerequisites for attending Emagination Game Design?
You must be 15 years old by June 1, 2008. There are no other specific prerequisites. The curriculum is designed for you to learn at your own pace.

Who are the Instructors?
Instructors are graduate students completing advanced degrees in video game design or computer science at leading universities. There are six students per Instructor on average. Instructors are the Lead Designers on the Development Team. Inside Gaming sessions include Instructors as well as top executives of video game companies.

What type of game can I create?
Using a design document that you and your team customize and finalize, you and your team will build a FPS video game.

What software will be used?
FPS Creator software from The Game Creators Limited, Adobe Photoshop and 3D Studio Max from Auto desk as well as a selection of console and pc video games

Will I have a roommate?
Yes, you live in a dorm room with a roommate. You may request to room with a friend so bring one along!

May I bring my own computer?
Emagination Game Design provides powerful workstations for each participant. However, you are welcome to bring your computer for your dorm room but it is not necessary and Emagination is not responsible if it is lost or stolen. Your dorm room will have internet access.

Describe the Roles on the Development Team
  Graphic Designer
Take the lead in creating the game's active objects----characters, vehicles and weapons. Graphic Designers work with the game's Programmer and Level Designer and create visual representations of the active elements agreed upon by their team.

Programmer
Contribute your ideas as the Development Team creates the concepts for all the art elements of the game. Then write the code that brings to life the graphical representations, sound and lighting elements and control functions.

Audio Artist
Bring forth the emotive elements of the game through sound. Select the music and sound effects for the game's scenarios and levels.

Level Designer
Develop the game world environment. Create the background images, the lighting, the special effects and the color scheme for the menus and controls.

Story Writer
Take the lead in creating the storyline that is the foundation for game play. Write the dialogue for characters. Create the text for the introductory sequence, win/loss sequence, game play, rules and level transitions.

Game Tester

Everyone's a Game Tester! Test your team's game and discover the bugs. Work out solutions before you present to the experts.

Have questions?
Email us at gamedesign@computercamps.com or call 877-248-0206.

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