Approximately 20 local high school students are learning how to design and program computer games this week at a San Jacinto College gaming camp, sponsored by the computer information technology department.
This is the department's first year to host the camp, which involves computer activities that introduce participants to the process on how games are created. Guest speakers, Michael Gafron and Nick Davis, from Tietronix Software visited the camp last week to share their experiences as a programmer and graphic designer.
This event is funded by the Texas Workforce Commission Youth in Technology Grant: Careers in Technology Impact Program. One of the program's goals is to educate and inform high school students about potential careers within science, technology, engineering and math (STEM fields).
San Jacinto College serves a diverse population of more than 27,000 students in over 140 degrees and certificates in university transfer and technical programs. The College also serves the community through workforce training. For more information about San Jacinto College, please call 281-998-6150 or visit www.sanjac.edu.
