Video Games for Beginners (for mixed grades 3–12) with Aaron Troyer

This is a terrific beginners’ video game class for kids of varied ages who don’t have a clue about making their own game but are ready to join the craze.

Artist Aaron Troyer will keep it fun and simple while offering students their first adventure in making Mario Brothers–type video games using the free shareware GameMaker. By the end of the week they will have learned enough to keep working, fully addicted, and in total control! Limited to 14 students.

Aaron Troyer graduated from Ohio State in 2006 with a BFA in painting. Since then he has exhibited work throughout Columbus. This is his third year teaching summer youth workshops at the Wexner Center.

Registration fees are just $95 per student, per workshop for the general public. Wexner Center members save: members' registration is just $75 per student, per workshop.

Locations and Equipment
All classes will be held on the top floor of Sullivant Hall OR at the Chadwick Arboretum on the Ohio State campus. Students will receive confirmation information and directions to the drop-off point for each workshop via e-mail.

In our computer classes students will work on a Macintosh laptop. Children are welcome to bring digital cameras from home for photography-related classes; but please remember to include the cord, battery-charging system, and an empty memory chip. If you don’t have a digital camera, just let us know and we will provide one.

Changes and Cancellations
Dates and times are subject to change. The Wexner Center reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient enrollment without incurring obligations. If a class is canceled, you may transfer to another class or request a full tuition refund. If you withdraw from a summer workshop up to seven days before the event, you will receive a full refund less a $25 cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after that time.

Friday Celebrations
Each Summer Kids workshop culminates in a final celebration during the last half-hour of class. Parents, guardians, friends, and family are invited to join the class at this time to see what the young artists have done.

Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available for families requiring financial assistance. E-mail edweb@wexarts.org or call (614) 292-6493 for more information about scholarships. The deadline for scholarship consideration is April 16.

Click here for the scholarship application form.

Contact us at the email address below to be put on the waitlist.

Need More Info? Call (614) 292-6493, or e-mail edweb@wexarts.org.