Toggle navigation Program Details Level: High School Grades: Enrolled in 9-12 Length: 9 days Get Info Enroll Now Program Highlights Dates & Locations Hands-On Simulations Guest Speakers Trips & Tours Leadership Training Tuition Design your own game at the NSLC on Game Design. Why play a game when you can create it? At the NSLC on Game Design, learn how to turn your love for gaming into a career. Immerse yourself in a world of 3D characters, animation, sound effects, programming and game design while you create a new video or mobile game. During the program you will learn the mechanics of game creation, including scripting, level development, lighting, sound effects and programming while using leading industry software. Program HighlightsDesign your own video or mobile gameCollaborate with a creative team to develop and market your game.Learn cutting-edge technologiesExplore current and emerging gaming technologies and software.Meet gaming professionalsLearn from gaming industry professionals, programmers and professors. Dates & LocationsUniversity of WashingtonSeattle, WA Sample Schedule Trips & Tours Explore LocationJuly 25 - August 2 August 6 - August 14 Hands-On SimulationsYour NSLC on Game Design program will include hands-on workshops and lectures. Topics include: Game Mechanics System Thinking & Design Unity 3d c#Level Development Sound Effects & Lighting Prototyping Exclusive Guest SpeakersWhile at the NSLC’s high school summer game design program, you will meet with and learn from industry leaders, programmers and professors. Guest speakers may include: Mr. Matt BochProduct Designer for Rock Band for the Dance Central series, HarmonixMr. Sid MeierCo-Founder & Director of Creative Development, Firaxis GamesMr. Patrick GilmoreHead of Amazon Games, Amazon GamesView More Guest SpeakersMr. David MaldonadoCreative Director, Amazon GamesMr. Michael SheehanLead Programmer Nickelodeon Games, Nickelodeon GamesMr. Ariel GoldbergHead of Recruitmen, NickelodeonMr. Alex OrtizHead of Logistics, Nickelodeon GamesMs. Emma LarkinsBoard Game DesignerMr. Matthew MooreProduct Designer, Microsoft Behind-the-Scenes ToursUniversity of Washington343 Industries | Big Fish Games | Escape Room | Museum of Pop Culture | Pike Place Market | Space Needle Leadership TrainingAt the heart of the NSLC is a leadership curriculum designed to build concrete leadership skills that will help you succeed. Interactive lectures and small-group workshops will give you an opportunity to build upon your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. Leadership topics tailored to the Game Design program include: Personality Styles and Group Dynamics Conflict Resolution Negotiation Public Speaking Intrapersonal Communication Tuition Program tuition includes housing, all on-campus meals, course materials, academic expenses, and activities. Tuition also includes chartered, air-conditioned motor coaches for off-campus briefings and tours. Note: Students are responsible for the cost of travel to and from the program as well as individual spending money for souvenirs, laundry, and a few off-campus meals during fields trips and tours. Click here to view our cancellation and refund policy. Location Tuition Seattle $3,395