Video Game Design
June 22-27, 2025
Work alongside our expert computer science and cinematic arts faculty to dive into the world of video game design. Learn the essentials of video game animation, develop programming skills and create your own video game!
In this immersive week-long experience, you will:
- Develop essential programming skills including fundamental syntax and logic
- Learn object-oriented programming concepts and C#
- Use the Unity game engine
- Understand the essentials of video game animation
- Study the essentials of character and level design
- Create your own game!
Cost
The cost for Video Game Design is $1,800 per student ($1,600 for students from partner schools). This includes a week of immersive college-level courses taught by George Fox faculty, convenient on-campus lodging, three meals per day in the dining hall, and evening programming.
Faculty Lead
J. Walker Orr, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Computer Science
J. Walker Orr currently serves as an associate professor of biology in the Department of Computer Science. He teaches George Fox’s upper division computer science courses, as well as engineering senior design courses. Walker has a PhD in computer science from Oregon State University.
Experience living and learning at Oregon's largest private university this summer!
- Earn college credit in a hands-on learning environment
- Learn closely from George Fox professors
- Live on campus for a week and get a taste of college life
- Enjoy a variety of evening activities, from outdoor recreation to worship nights
- Meet new friends who share your interests
- Explore a future career and calling as you prepare for college
Partner Schools
Partner schools received discounted registration for the Pre-College Summer Institute, among other benefits.
- Ambleside of the Willamette Valley
- Classical Conversations
- Central Christian School
- Columbia Adventist Academy
- Columbia Christian School
- Damascus Christian
- Faith Bible Christian School
- Life Christian School
- North Clackamas Christian
- Portland Adventist Academy
- Portland Christian School
- Santa Fe Christian School
- Spring Mountain Christian Academy
- Southwest Christian School
- Trinity Academy
- Valor Christian School Int'l
- Westside Christian High School
- Yamhill Carlton High School
- Veritas