Special event

Youth Summer Program: Level Up: Video Game Design Lab: Session 1

July 8 – 12, 2013


Production Language English
Country of Origin United States
Description Ages 8-12. Kids gain hands-on experience with creative technology in this special partnership with the Museum of the Moving Image. Working with one of the museum’s instructors at BAM, students study existing video games for style and structure while learning basic programming skills to design their own games. The lab concludes with an expo for family and friends, where students give a demonstration of their new creations. No previous experience is necessary.

Your child will:
• learn introductory computer programming
• critique their own and others’ video game designs
• develop abstract reasoning skills

About the Museum of the Moving Image:
Providing educational programs to more than 50,000 students every year, the Museum of the Moving Image offers state-of-the-art exhibits, screenings, and interactive experiences for students, teachers, and families alike. The museum’s highly skilled instructors work with schools and organizations to offer tailored, eye-opening workshops in new technologies and skill sets.
Identifier 2013s.SE.00030
VenueFisher Building (Fishman Space, Hillman Studio)