Students learn to create games and experiences directly within Fortnite using Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) in a university setting with industry guest speakers.
The Jarvis Game Development Summer Camp at DePaul University offers high school students a hands-on opportunity to delve into game creation. Campers will utilize Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) to design and build games and experiences directly within the popular Fortnite platform. The curriculum focuses on core aspects of game development, including game design principles, character art, level design, and animation. Taught by staff from DePaul's Instruction Game and Innovation Lab, along with guest speakers from the video game industry, the program emphasizes practical application and teamwork. Students will gain valuable skills in a state-of-the-art environment, culminating in a project showcase and receiving a certificate of completion.
A typical day involves hands-on instruction in game development using Unreal Editor for Fortnite, focusing on various aspects of game creation, with breaks for breakfast and lunch.
This camp is ideal for high school students who are interested in the film, television, and game industries and want to learn game creation using Unreal Editor for Fortnite.
DePaul University Loop Campus 1 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago
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