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Our 1:1 Classes
- Digital Game DesignLearn real technical skills while doing what you-love–playing games! Our classes go beyond gaming to teach you game design from the ground up.
- CodingDive into coding with hands-on projects led by tech industry pros. You’ll create websites, video games, apps, and more in no time!
- 2D Digital ArtTransform your drawings into digital masterpieces. Learn to use technical software to create stunning 2D art on your computer.
- 3D Digital ArtBring your drawings to life with 3D art and animations. Our Classes provide the foundation to create three-dimensional digital art.
- Minecraft DesignDiscover the technical side of Minecraft. Learn coding and design skills that can turn your passion for the game into future career opportunities.
- Roblox DesignTurn your love for Roblox into programming skills. Learn to build, design, and code new worlds with guidance from pro instructors.
- Creative WritingTurn your storytelling dreams into reality with personalized guidance. Create gameplay adventures, design worlds, and write novels or plays in our creative writing track.
- Microsoft OfficeMaster the Microsoft Office Suite in our comprehensive 21-hour class. Learn to write documents, create spreadsheets, and more, while gaining real-world application skills.
- Video EditingGo from watching videos to creating and editing your own. Learn to make movie trailers, use green screens, and produce promo videos in just six-months.
- Cartography Learn the art and science of map-making in our Cartography class. Explore mental maps, digital mapping tools, and Google Map creation to understand spatial orientation and your surroundings
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For Schools
- Curriculum OverviewView GameU’s STEAM-focused game design and coding curriculum for schools and districts.
- Student Video GamesDiscover games made in classrooms, not boardrooms. Click to play student-made masterpieces.
Events
- WorkshopsLearn new digital skills for free – from photo manipulation to animation. Pro-taught group sessions run every week. Both GameU students and non-students welcome.
- Game NightsLooking for ways to connect and play with other gaming enthusiasts? Game Nights are the perfect way to have fun, game and make new friends in a safe online environment. All welcome.
- Project SpotlightsDesigned for enrolled students, Project Spotlights is the perfect opportunity to share creations, explore peer projects, and gain inspiration through a variety of weekly events.
About Us
- Our Core TeamMeet the leaders & staff members that keep GameU going.
- InstructorsMeet the pros who teach our STEAM-based classes & programs.
- News And BlogUnlock insights, spark imagination, and enrich your mind with every scroll through our captivating blog posts.
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Nick Kannenberg

Nick Kannenberg

Instructor

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About Me

Nick is a dedicated game design and developer, specializing in coding and design, communications, and creative problem-solving. He loves creating games, working with others, and being part of a community that holds the same passion for the field as he does. Above all else, he aims to support his students to achieve the same, and to help them learn, create, and discover the power of their imagination!

In his free time, Nick enjoys baking, spending time with animals, and making (and playing!) video games of all genres.

Achievements

Graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Game Design & Development from the Rochester Institute of Technology, as well as with minors in Software Engineering and Communications
Software Developer Intern at Azure R&D
Unity Developer and Project Lead for Sometimes Toast Is O.K., a shipped game title published on Steam
Author of Nine Lives, One Law (a top-down combat game featuring a feline sheriff)
Served as a Game Design Tutor at RIT, teaching essential game development and coding principles

Skills

Game Design & Development Software Engineering & Communications Video Editing Unity C# Java JavaScript Python HTML5 SQL C C++ Dart Flutter Adobe Photoshop Photopea Draw.io CapCut ClipChamp Microsoft 365 Google Workspace Trello