'Game Van' to promote computer science in PHL schools | SciTech ...

To attract students into taking video-game development as a serious professional pursuit, IT institution iAcademy is touring schools with its electronic ambassador: the Game Van.

^{The iAcademy Game Van (photo credit: iAcademy Facebook page)}
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In a news release, iAcademy said the Game Van is an 18-seater gaming center on wheels, with four Xboxes, three PS3s, three Wiis, and one Kinect.

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Games offered on the van include Tekken, NBA 2K11, and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit.

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"The Game Van is built to entice students to experience iACADEMY?s Bachelor of Science in Game Development course," it said.

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According to iAcademy, its Game Development course with specialization in Game Programming and Design?"integrates fundamental computer science with design, animation, and storytelling to enhance students? creativity in developing computer games in both mobile and desktop platforms."

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The curriculum was designed with the assistance of the International Game Developers Association to ensure that what is offered is aligned with the needs of the industry, iAcademy said.

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The academy (www.iacademy.edu.ph) is also offering courses in Animation, Web Development, Multimedia Arts & Design, Software Engineering, Fashion Design & Technology, Marketing & Advertising, e-Management and Financial Management. ? TJD, GMA News

Source: http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/277893/scitech/gaming/game-van-to-promote-computer-science-in-phl-schools

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