Video Game Design Camp: Instructor Continuing Studies Middle School Programs

Video Game Design Camp: 10-13 Instructor for Continuing Studies Middle School Programs

SAIC:
Office of Continuing Studies

The mission of Continuing Studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago is to provide an education that harnesses the transformative power of a leading art and design school, a world-renowned museum, and a vibrant city to support the development of critical thinking, rigorous investigation, and playful creativity. Serving students ages four to adult, we believe having confidence in one’s creative abilities plays a critical role in successfully meeting the unique challenges of today’s world.

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago's (SAIC) Middle School Program (MSP) for children ages 10-13 offers a rigorous and fun investigation into art and design materials, techniques, and ideas. Whether students are interested in drawing, painting, fashion, digital design, animation, architecture, or sculpture, our courses are designed to broaden students' education so they can be successful creative thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers in high school and beyond.

Course

Title:

Video Game Design Camp: 10-13

Format:
In Person

Course Dates: 6/29 - 7/10, No class on 7/3 (60 contact hours)

Meeting Times:
Monday - Friday, 9am-4pm

Teaching Assistant:
One SAIC undergraduate or graduate student will be assigned to TA the course.

Class Capacity: 14 Students

Course

Description:

Video games are renowned for their unforgettable characters, captivating narratives, and stunning visuals. They offer an immersive experience that provides an exciting escape and engages players in unique and interactive ways. In this dynamic and challenging camp, students explore video game production by experimenting with coding and illustrating playable computer games. They even have the opportunity to share their creations with friends online!

Students will use traditional and digital media to engage in activities such as sketching in their notebooks, storyboarding narratives, editing sound effects, and digital drawing. By exploring different platforms for game creation, students will unlock their creativity and develop one-of-a-kind video games.

• Develops course outline and student supply list
• Sets the tone for the class, establishes guidelines and protocols for behavior and classroom activity, and provides instruction that meets the needs of all learners
• Submits all requested materials to the appropriate administrative offices, including new hire paperwork and/or contracts, course outline, student/class supply list, grades, student and course evaluations, etc.
• Attends a Continuing Studies instructor meeting
• Adheres to all policies outlined in the Continuing Studies Instructor Handbook
• Provides documentation of finished and in-progress student work
• Responds to all departmental communication in a timely fashion
• Note:
  
  All Instructors are required to complete a background check, and Youth instructors must complete the Illinois Mandated Reporter Training.

• Regular written and spoken communication with students, teaching assistants, and CS administration.
• Oversight over students in the classroom and during trips to the Art Institute of Chicago.
• Moving throughout the classroom to manage students and supplies.
• Maintaining classrooms and supply closets, which may include infrequent moving of furniture and heavy supplies or equipment.

• BA in Game Design, 3D Animation, or a related field is highly preferred
• At least one year of experience teaching preferred
• Experience writing curriculum and supply lists
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience working with a teaching assistant is preferred

Email Ashley Lamb at saic-cs-faculty no later than Wednesday, March 11th, with a resume/CV, images of relevant work samples and images of past student work if applicable. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation: Starting rate $1,620/per credit rate