Game Design No Child's Play to High School Students

PRLog (Press Release) - Jul 06, 2010 -
High school students are spending the summer learning  game programming, 3D modeling and professional techniques for designing and producing video games during the Harrisburg University of Science and Technology High School Gaming Academy.

The Patriot-News recently covered the first intensive three-week summer commuter program that is attracting students entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade with a passion for video games and exposes students to career opportunities in the entertainment industry.  The story is online at http://www.pennlive.com/news/patriotnews/index.ssf?/base/...


Led by Charles Palmer, Executive Director of the Center for Advanced Entertainment and Learning Technologies, the Academy offers two three-week intensive sessions. Class size is limited to 12 for each session. Each session is an immersive educational journey into the dynamic world of video game development, including 3D modeling, game programming, audio production and level design.

There are still a few slots available for the second session, which runs July 12 - July 30. The three-week session is $900. Scholarships are available.

For additional information on the Gaming Academy, scholarships or to apply, please call Charles Palmer at 717.901.5127, email CPalmer@HarrisburgU.edu or visit online at http://caelt1.harrisburgu.edu/theacademy/about.html.

Founded in 2001 to address Central Pennsylvania’s need for increased opportunities for study leading to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields, Harrisburg University is an innovative and ambitious private institution that produces graduates who provide increased competence and capacity in science and technology disciplines to Pennsylvania and the nation. Harrisburg University ensures institutional access for underrepresented students and links learning and research to practical outcomes. As a private University serving the public good, Harrisburg University remains the only STEM-focused comprehensive university located between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.

For more information on the University's demand-driven undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in applied science and technology fields, call 717.901.5146 or email Connect@HarrisburgU.edu.