Summer
Pre-College
GAME DESIGN
When Matt spent two
weeks of his summer
at Marist’s campus in
New York, he lived in
a dorm, took a class in
Game Design, studied
game design software
and programs, and
created his own video
games. But Matt is,
in fact, not a college
student; Matt attended
the Summer PreCollege program
before he even began
his senior year of high
school.
Expand your academic and creative aspirations! Marist’s Summer Pre-College
is a summer academic program exclusively for rising juniors and seniors in high
school. During your time here, you’ll learn from experienced professionals and
talented faculty, while spending 14 days in the heart of the historic Hudson River
Valley. You’ll make new friends and maybe even discover what you want to be
when you grow up. Think that’ll happen at a summer job?
“25 Most Connected
Campuses” by the
Princeton Review.
If you enjoy video games, why not design and create your own? At Marist’s
Summer Pre-College Game Design Program, you won’t have to fuss with archaic
programming languages. Instead you’ll use state-of-the-art game-maker software
that is both straightforward and yet is expansive and powerful. Students begin
creating games, simple ones initially then increasingly sophisticated ones later on.
You’ll learn how to create, test, and debug different types of exciting games such
as scrolling shooters, maze games, platform games, and 3D parallax games. Using
this modern, user-friendly approach,
you’ll be well on your way to making
real, viable video games that you can
even share with your friends. No prior
2016 Dates:
programming experience is required.
June 26 - July 9
The New York campus offers one of the most scenic settings
in the heart of the Hudson River Valley, an area renowned for
over 400 years of American history. The campus is bordered
by the Hudson River on the western side and a lush 15-acre
arboretum and hiking area on the northern end of campus.
Located 90 miles north of metropolitan New York City,
the Marist location provides both breathtaking views and
outstanding professional resources to enhance your college
experience.
Marist College is always improving upon its state-of-the-art
technology and teaching methods and striving to ensure that
campus is filled with resources that will take Marist students’
education to the next level. The James A. Cannavino Library
and the brand new Hancock Center of Technology are critical
to the students’ educational experience, as they allow students
to utilize the latest technological innovations. Marist is
continually developing the way the latest technology is
integrated within courses, whether it’s through utilizing multimedia presentations, interactive classrooms, or the state-ofthe-art investment center.
Through the Marist Summer Pre-College Program, high
school students can experience college life while immersing
themselves in academic study and taking advantage of
additional career opportunities. With the support of Marist
staff, students graduate the Pre-College Program saying,
“This was the best summer of my life” and travel home
with a newly developed resume, an enhanced skill set, and
the confidence essential for success in college. So join us this
summer and experience all that Marist’s Summer Pre-College
Game Design Program has to offer.
Program Goals:
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Create your own captivating video games
Explore character and sprite animation
Delve into the principles of graphic design using particle
systems
Discover collision detection and scrollable backgrounds
Analyze digital audio
Appreciate special effects and real time input
Find out more about the next generation of gaming from
world-class professionals
Upon successful completion of the Summer Game Institute,
each student will earn three (3) transferable college credits
for the Marist College course CMSC 190, Introduction to
Gaming.
“Overall, the program at Marist
was more than what I thought it
would be. I learned so much about
a topic I’m interested in and might
want to pursue as a career. I got a
good sense of what college life is
like and met great people. I can’t
think of a better way I could have
spent two weeks.”
– Jaclyn
Academics
Students complete coursework related
to their area of interest, both on their
own and in collaboration with others.
Participants learn about the industry
from professionals who could become
their professors if they attend Marist
as undergraduate students
Campus Life
Students get the opportunity to
experience college life by living in
dorms, eating in the dining hall, and
meeting new friends from around the
world. They can explore the beautiful
campus and get a sense of what
college-life is like at Marist.
Resume Building
Students can boost their resume (and
their career) by attending a 3-credit
college class before they finish high
school. They also have the opportunity
to network with industry professionals
and potentially earn letters of
recommendation.