Explore the path to an in-demand, creative career
DigiPen Academy offers a wide range of programs that prepare high school students for study and careers in fields requiring creative digital skills or data analysis: Art & Animation, Game Design, Video Game Programming, and Music & Sound Design.
Over the past two decades, the students who have learned to draw, code, program, and design with us, have gone on to excel at some of the world’s leading tech companies, video game studios, and start-ups.
Our programs have been the first step in preparing them for careers that include:
Grow in confidence and skill
With the help of our expert instructors and cutting-edge technology, DigiPen students are able to explore their passions and build the confidence they need to succeed. Whether they are interested in pursuing a career in the tech industry, or simply want to develop their skills or explore a passion, our Skill Center Programs, which run the entire academic school year, and four-week Pre-College Summer Programs offer:
- An accredited curriculum with the opportunity to earn Advanced Placement (AP) credits or college credit
- Project-based labs that offer practical, “real world” learning in a team environment
- A student-centered approach that focuses on each student’s growth, goals and talents
- World-class technical and creative instruction
- Core programs that align with DigiPen Institute of Technology’s degree programs
Our Programs
Choose the program that fits your goals
Students learn through college-level coursework and project-based experiences that develop creative, technical, and problem-solving skills across a range of disciplines.
PRE COLLEGE - School Year . Online . Tuition based
WANIC - School Year . In-Person . Funded
WANIC SUMMER - Summer . In-Person . Funded
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- Pre-College
- WANIC
- WANIC Summer
Pre-College Art & Animation for Games
Students are introduced to the visual development process, art skills and animation techniques every production artist needs.
Pre-College Game Design
Students are introduced to the technical and creative skills that create engaging, interactive player experiences.
Pre-College Game Programming
Students learn the art and science behind video game development – from math to physics and more.
Pre-College Music & Sound Design for Games
Students gain an understanding of the elements that make a video game’s soundtrack a compelling experience.
WANIC Art & Animation
The program focuses on building a strong foundation of traditional arts skills, critical animation principles and techniques.
WANIC Game Design
This program is for creative-minded students who want to understand the psychology behind games and learn the skills used for designing engaging interactive experiences.
WANIC Intro to 3D Modeling & Animation
The 3-week Summer Program introduces students to how digital worlds are constructed and brought to life.
WANIC Intro to Art & Animation: Digital Animation Production
This 3-week Summer Program focusses learning traditional techniques and digital tools to create the animations and special effects seen in video games and films.
Ready to Begin?
Choose your next step
Whether you’re looking for a summer experience, an early college credit course, or a state-funded WANIC pathway, DigiPen Academy offers multiple ways for students to build skills, earn credit, and prepare for what’s next.
Not sure which program is right for you?
If you’ve explored our programs online, and still aren’t sure which one is right for you, please contact an Academy Coordinator who will be happy to speak with you.
Call: (425) 629-5007
Email: academy@digipen.edu
Looking for a fun, after-school club or workshop for a K-12 student?
While DigiPen Academy is focused on academic programming for high-school students, our partners at DigiPen Institute of Technology still offer after-school clubs, weekend workshops, and summer day camps for K-12 students at Open World.
