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Are you worried that your teenager will spend the entire summer playing their favorite video game console or computer game?
By signing up for LSUS's LaPIXEL Academy, you can use your interest in gaming to develop the creative and strategic skills to design your own video games.
The camp will run from June 3rd to June 28th, and will be held on the LSUS campus from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Lunch will be provided.
Eligible students are between the ages of 13 and 17, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and submit a statement about why they want to participate in the video game design program.
Students can apply at www.lapixelacademy.com and potential participants will be selected from among the applicants.
Applications are currently being accepted and the deadline is April 30th.
“The LaPIXEL Academy provides participants with a unique hands-on opportunity to not only create their own video games, but also learn what it's like to do so in an exciting team-based environment.” said LaPIXEL Director Allen Garthie. Digital Arts and Media Academy. “They develop skills related to character design and animation, storytelling and creativity, video game development, and more.
“Most importantly, this program is meant to be fun and no prior experience is necessary. Our staff will be with you every step of the way.”
Participants will present a playable video game at the end of camp.
Camp is free thanks to sponsorship from LaPREP. LaPREP is a summer enrichment program that identifies, encourages, and mentors talented middle school and early high school students in math, science, and engineering.
The LaPIXEL Academy is a joint venture with the LSUS Digital Arts Program that teaches students how to use software such as Adobe Photoshop and GameMaker Studio, which are used in lucrative fields such as advertising, cybersecurity, bio-imaging, and computer gaming. Teach students.
The Academy is in its 8th year and has had over 100 participants during this time.
For more information, please contact Allen Garcie. [email protected] or [email protected].
