The San Diego Supercomputer Center, at the University of California, San Diego, presents an exciting new workshop for middle and high school students in grades 7 - 12 as part of our focus on digital art and media.

UCSD Free Sneak Peek at Summer Workshop

Create a Video Game World with the Tools Used to Create Bioshock and Mass Effect
Saturday, May 28, 2011
9:00am - 3:00pm

Course Overview:

In one day, get a glimpse into of one of the world's most advanced video game creation engines. Unreal Engine 3 has been used to develop almost 100 video games, including Unreal Tournament 3, BioShock, Mass Effect, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Mirror's Edge. UE3 continues to be used for the development of future games on the PC, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3. Now, a version of the Unreal Engine 3 has been released for free to any aspiring video game designers in the form of the Unreal Development Kit.

In this action-packed one-day course, we will delve into the creation of video game worlds using UDK. Construct a simple video game map and test the gameplay as you go. You will learn the process of building an interior space with texture and light that will be playable on the day of the workshop. Get started on the path toward creating your own video games to release to the world!

In this exciting workshop, students can expect to:

* Learn the basics of the Unreal Development Kit * Construct a simple video game map * Add textures and lights to your map * Test the gameplay of your map

Prerequisites:

* Students should be comfortable using a computer * Students should be excited about creating video games * Familiarity with other art or 3D programs encouraged

Course Instructor: James Nuanez, Graphic Artist

Registration is free. Registration deadline is May 25, 2011. Space is limited to 19 students.

Note to Parents:
All workshop correspondence will be conducted via email and will require the printing of forms, which students must bring to class with them on May 28.

For questions or additional information, please contact Ange Mason at amason@ucsd.edu.