The camp offers a unique blend of artistic exploration and technical skill development in video game design, complemented by daily visits to the Art Institute of Chicago museum for inspiration.
In the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Video Game Design Camp, students aged 10-13 delve into the exciting world of video game production. The camp emphasizes hands-on experimentation with both traditional and digital media. Participants engage in activities such as sketching in notebooks, storyboarding narratives, editing sound effects, and digital drawing. They explore various platforms for game creation, learning to code and illustrate playable computer games. The curriculum is designed to foster creativity and problem-solving skills, culminating in students developing and sharing their unique video game creations. Daily visits to the Art Institute of Chicago museum are also included, providing inspiration and enriching their artistic understanding.
A typical day involves engaging in hands-on activities like sketching, storyboarding, editing sound effects, and digital drawing, alongside coding and illustrating playable computer games. Students also visit the Art Institute of Chicago museum daily for inspiration.
This camp is best for middle school students aged 10-13 who are interested in exploring video game production through a blend of artistic and technical skills.
36 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60603
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