Urban Arts uses games as education, and the power of play to unlock opportunity.
GAME ON BY URBAN ARTS is the College Board-endorsed #APComputerScience Principles program where students learn #CS concepts by creating video games in Unity.
It’s engaging—and effective.
No prior experience required! Students build real-world technical and creative skills making original games with their own art, music, and storytelling.
urbanarts.org/game-on
Game On was developed by non-profit Urban Arts through a US DoE grant, and is now available at a discounted rate thanks to generous support from partners including Hasbro and Google.
Demonstrated results
• 100% of students who completed a full year of Game On (n=2,166) created a playable video game in Unity
• 100% of educators (n=45) reported increased confidence teaching CS through game design, including many with no prior CS or Unity experience
• Pilot research shows Game On students matched national AP CSP performance, despite coming from populations that typically score 0.3–0.5 points lower
Core Components of Game On
• AP CSP-aligned curriculum (108+ hours) with lesson plans, slides, and student resources
• 40+ hours of professional development
• Student game gallery + showcases
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