SAMS 2019 Game Development

[ELECTIVE DESCRIPTION]
The exploration into the game development pipeline with CMU's Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) in Summer 2019 will focus on creating engaging experiences with an emphasis on play. Participants in the program will learn industry-standard game creation tools, pitch concepts, co-create prototypes, and deploy a playable game using Unity by the project’s end. A core objective of the project-based learning challenge is to provide insight into the multifaceted roles and applications found in the realm of game design and development.

[GAME DEVELOPMENT ELECTIVE STUDENTS]
Amaris Smith
Amiri Rivers-David
Carlos Peralta
Giana Gerardino
Julia Ruiz
Logan Ross
Tishaun Singleton

[PURPOSE]
Enhancing the academic preparation of ethnic minority students and other underrepresented populations in STEM fields.

[SAMS FULL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION]
The Summer Academy for Mathematics and Science is a six-week, rigorous residential experience for rising high school seniors who have a strong interest in computer science, engineering and/or natural science. Carnegie Mellon subsidizes the cost of tuition, room and board for all participants.

The program’s curriculum focuses on assisting students in developing mastery and execution of critical concepts in higher-level, collegiate math, programming, and science. In addition, students will participate in one six-week hands on project designed to expose and engage them to the wonder and excitement of problem solving and innovation. Project outcomes will be showcased to the campus community during the program’s closing symposium.

[TARGETED AUDIENCE]
• Rising high school seniors
• Ethnic minority students ● Economically disadvantaged
• Under resourced school districts ● First Generation
• Underrepresented groups in STEM