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CIEE High School Summer Abroad: Video Game Design in Kyoto
Power up your imagination for video games in the ancient capital of Japan. Enter the various levels of the gaming world in Kyoto. Through hands-on classes, get an inside look at how video games are made. In just three weeks, learn the basics of storyboarding, coding, and animation. Then, create a prototype for a new video game and present it to a panel of industry experts! Meet engineers an...
Power up your imagination for video games in the ancient capital of Japan. Enter the various levels of the gaming world in Kyoto. Through hands-on classes, get an inside look at how video games are made. In just three weeks, learn the basics of storyboarding, coding, and animation. Then, create a prototype for a new video game and present it to a panel of industry experts! Meet engineers and designers from Nintendo and Capcom. Tour video game schools, like the Ritsumeikan Center for Game Studies, and studios, like Chuhai Labs, to get feedback on your project. Understand the processes of good game design and how experts leverage programming tools to make the best games. Discover the incredible landmarks of Kyoto, like the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, the Kiyomizu Temple, and Nijo...
Program Highlights
Experience the marching rhythms of Japanese taiko drumming as you get musical with your fellow Global Navigators.
Transport yourself into your favorite video game adventures and thrill rides at Super Nintendo World, located at Universal Studios Japan in the city of Osaka.
Step into virtual reality worlds and release your inner warrior as you become a Samurai or Ninja at Kyoto’s Samurai & Ninja Museum.
Check out the old Nintendo Uji Ogura Plant, turned into the new Nintendo Museum, displaying a wide array of gaming products from Nintendo’s past.
Pick out your favorite souvenirs and find hidden Pokémon throughout the world-famous Pokémon Centers in both Kyoto and Osaka!
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Quick Details
- Kyoto, Japan
- 2-4 Weeks
- Experiential Learning
- American
Awards
Program Details
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Locations
- Kyoto, Japan
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
- 2-4 Weeks
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Accommodation Options
- Group living
- Guest House
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
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Power up your imagination for video games in the ancient capital of Japan. Enter the various levels of the gaming world in Kyoto. Through hands-on classes, get an inside look at how video games are made. In just three weeks, learn the basics of storyboarding, coding, and animation. Then, create a prototype for a new video game and present it to a panel of industry experts! Meet engineers and designers from Nintendo and Capcom. Tour video game schools, like the Ritsumeikan Center for Game Studies, and studios, like Chuhai Labs, to get feedback on your project. Understand the processes of good game design and how experts leverage programming tools to make the best games. Discover the incredible landmarks of Kyoto, like the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, the Kiyomizu Temple, and Nijo...
CIEE High School Abroad
CIEE High School Abroad
Ready to Learn More?
Power up your imagination for video games in the ancient capital of Japan. Enter the various levels of the gaming world in Kyoto. Through hands-on classes, get an inside look at how video games are made. In just three weeks, learn the basics of storyboarding, coding, and animation. Then, create a prototype for a new video game and present it to a panel of industry experts! Meet engineers and designers from Nintendo and Capcom. Tour video game schools, like the Ritsumeikan Center for Game Studies, and studios, like Chuhai Labs, to get feedback on your project. Understand the processes of good game design and how experts leverage programming tools to make the best games. Discover the incredible landmarks of Kyoto, like the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, the Kiyomizu Temple, and Nijo...
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