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PROGRAM SCHEDULES AND DESCRIPTIONS |
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Game Builders Academy™ runs a number of different programs at venues across Long Island, and Queens, New York. Current offerings include Video Game Design and Development (Levels 1-3), and Robotics (Level 1). For more information, or to register, call Game Builders Academy™ at (516) 629-5333.
You can also contact the Universities and Summer Programs directly.
Program locations and schedules are listed below. Program descriptions are below the schedules (click here to jump to descriptions).
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
• Video Game Development: Level 1
• Video Game Development: Level 2
• Video Game Development: Level 3 (New for Summer
2008!)
• Robotics: Level 1 (New for Summer
2008!) |
| Click to visit the Hofstra Summer Camps Website for full details and online registration |
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Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York |
| Dates: |
Session 1: June 30-July 11*
Session 2: July 14-25 |
Session 3:
July 28-August 8 |
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• Each session runs for 10 days (2 weeks)
• Monday - Friday
• Grades 4-5
In the mornings, your child is in the Video Game Development or Robotics program (classroom), and in the afternoons, your child is in a recreation group where they participate in lunch, instructional swim and recreational sports.
• Grades 6-8
In the afternoons, your child is in the Video Game Development or Robotics program (classroom), and in the mornings, your child is in a recreation group where they participate in lunch, instructional swim and recreational sports. |
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*Session 1 - no class on Friday, July 4 |
For more information or to register,
call Hofstra Summer Camps at (516) 463-CAMP (2267),
or email info@gbalearning.com |
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THE GREEN VALE SCHOOL
GBA Starburst Program
• Video Game Development: Level 1 |
| Click to visit the Green Vale School Website for additional information |
| Location: |
The Green Vale School , Old Brookville, New York |
| Dates: |
January 16 – March 5 |
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• Each class runs for 8 weeks
• Wednesdays, 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Grades 1-2
Game Builders Academy Starburst Video Game Development Program offers a simplified, modular approach to video game development. Students use and strengthen
math skills, problem solving and creative thinking – all in the context of doing something
they love – creating video games! Students learn how to create art and animation for their
games, and how to incorporate sounds, music, and other multimedia elements into their
games. Students create one fully working video game they can share with parents and
friends. |
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| For more information email info@gbalearning.com |
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QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
• Game Builders Academy: Creating Video Games!
Demonstration Seminar |
| Click to visit the QCC Continuing Education catalog for full details and registration info |
| Location: |
Queensborough Community College, Bayside, New York |
| Dates: |
Saturday, February 9th |
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• 10 a.m. - 12 noon
• Grades 5 - 12
Learn about this new program that merges the entertaining and aesthetic interests of video
gamers with academic preparation and career development. 90-minute hands-on orientation in the computer lab with 1/2 hour Q&A provides ideal opportunity to understand and experience the value-added benefit of registering for this course! Parents & Child(ren) and all Potential Registrants welcome!
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| Call 718.631.6343 to sign up for this FREE session (CLX-605 OHSA) or email info@gbalearning.com for more information. |
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QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
New for Spring
2008!
• Video Game Design & Development: Level 1 |
| Click to visit the QCC Continuing Education catalog for full details and registration info |
| Location: |
Queensborough Community College, Bayside, New York |
| Dates: |
Tuesdays, March 4 - May 13 Wednesdays, February 27 - May 14*
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Saturdays, Mar 1 - May 31*
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• Each session runs for 10 weeks
• 2 hour classes
• Younger Grades 5-8:
Saturdays, 9 a.m. -11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Older Grades 9-12:
Tuesdays, 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Wednesdays, 3:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Saturdays, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.,1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This introductory course provides the opportunity to create at least two individualized full-working video games while developing, using, and strengthening math, logic, communication,
concentration & critical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking skills. Learn to create art and animation for games, and incorporate sounds, music, video and other multimedia elements into games.
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*Tuesdays - no class on April 22
*Wednesdays - no classes on March 26, April 23
*Saturdays - no classes on March 22, April 19, April 26, May 24 |
| Call 718.631.6343 or or email info@gbalearning.com for more information |
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PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
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 Video Game Development - Level 1
Sample Game: SUPER HAMBURGER THROWER -->
In
this course, students use and strengthen math skills, logic skills, communication
skills, concentration and critical thinking skills, problem solving and creative
thinking – all in the context of learning how to design and program video
games! This course offers students an exciting introduction to the technical and
artistic concepts and techniques of designing and programming video games. Students gain a working knowledge of the skills and tools necessary to design and develop video games. Students learn how to use Game Maker software and graphics programs. They are also introduced to the fundamentals of animation for use in their games. Students will create at least two full working video games in this course.
Video Game Development - Level 2
Students who have taken Introduction to Video Game Development continue to build their knowledge of Game Maker, learning and employing more advanced game development techniques. They are also introduced, in a very fun way, to writing computer programming code and the basic math concepts that are used in video game development. Students create at least one multilevel game and a number of software "toys."
Workshops and Seminars
We also offer specialized workshops covering various topics of game development, such as creating 3D games, creating your own customized artwork, creating multi-player online games and much more. Check back! And join our e-mailing list to keep up-to-date on all our new offerings and special events!
More to come soon - please check back!
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