DBHGame DevelopmentMusic ProductionInstructor-LedWorkshops

Join us for an incredible 10 to 12-week journey that empowers students aged 12-19 to explore the exciting realms of software development and music production. 

Our curriculum is carefully crafted to be engaging and hands-on, whether in virtual or in-person settings. Students dive into a world of creativity through a series of activities that include training, practical work, product packaging, and presentations.

But it's more than just learning technical skills. Our workshops focus on nurturing essential life skills like collaboration, communication, and decision-making. Through fun team-building assignments, students build a strong foundation for future success.

At the end of this enriching experience, your child will have created something amazing—a video game or a music album available for download.

So why is this experience so important? In today's world, these skills are like keys to opportunity. And at DBH, we're committed to providing these opportunities, especially for our black and brown communities.

As your child journeys through our workshops, they're not just gaining skills; they're building a foundation for their future. They're creating a professional portfolio and enhancing their resume, setting them up for success in whatever path they choose.

Don't miss out on this chance to nurture your child's potential. Join us at DBH's STEAM Workshops and watch them shine!

Summer Camps are two week-long camps, where students meet 3 hours a day, m-f. 

$200 per student

Summer Camps: $550

*Returning students receive 50% off*

Scholarship and Payment plans available

*pay now or later, discuss payment, or request a scholarship.*

Let's talk about our services and benefits of what DBH can deliver, and which track would benefit you!

Learning Tracks

Game Development

Students learning all the different factions of software and game development through these different roles:

  • Game Design
  • Developer/Coder
  • QA Tester
  • Social Media
  • Audio Engineering
The students learn about each section involved in game and software development, they get trained and learn through experience what's involved in each. 

Below are the different levels of the curriculum, and each graduation will ascend them to the next level.

Tools Used

OpenBOR

Git

Sublime Text

Prerequisites

None

Technical Requirements

Windows PC (those who don't have a PC may possibly have one provided for them)

Good Internet

At least microphone 

Includes

Introduction to Game Development
Introduction to Software Development
Introduction to Game Engines
Introduction to Git
Introduction to Game Design

Graduation

Will have a beginner's understanding of Git

Will have fundamentals of Game Development through Stage Design 

Will have build their own game demo, created a release for it and shared with others

Beginner

Tools Used

OpenBOR

Git

Sublime Text

GIMP

Audacity

Prerequisites

Beginner's Graduation

Technical Requirements

Windows PC (those who don't have a PC may possibly have one provided for them)

Good Internet

At least microphone 

Includes

Introduction to Graphic Design
Introduction to Model
Model Creation

Graduation

Will have a intermediate understanding of Git

Will know more about image manipulation, modeling, and creating assets for a game

Will have a beginner's understanding of SFX & Music

Will have build their own game demo, created a release for it and shared with others

Intermediate

Tools Used

OpenBOR

Git

GIMP

Sublime Text

Audacity

Prerequisites

Intermediate Graduation

Technical Requirements

Windows PC (those who don't have a PC may possibly have one provided for them)

Good Internet

At least microphone 

Includes

Coding 101
Intermediate Coding
Sound Engineering
Advanced Model Creation
Advanced Engineering Techniques

Graduation

Will be have a level that equates to 1 - 3 years of work experience in Git

Will have more of a intermediate level in advanced coding

Will have 1 - 3 years of work experience in Software Engineering, Project Managment, and Agile 

Will have 1 years worth of work experience in Audio Engineering

Will have done more work on working on public released games

Advanced

Tools Used

OpenBOR

Git

GIMP

Audacity

Sublime Text

Prerequisites

Advanced Graduation

Technical Requirements

Windows PC (those who don't have a PC may possibly have one provided for them)

Good Internet

At least microphone 

Graduation

Will have experience equivalent 3-4 work experience in Software Engineering, Audio Engineering, UX Design, Agile, and Project Management 

Expert
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View latest project

Music Production

Students learning all the different factions of music production through these different roles:

  • Beat Production
  • Album Design
  • Writing
  • Performance
  • Social Media
  • Audio Engineering
Below are the different levels of the curriculum, and each graduation will ascend them to the next level.

Tools Used

 BandLab

Prerequisites

none

Technical Requirements

Chromebook, Windows PC, Mac, Tablet, Mobile Phone

Good Internet

At least microphone 

Includes

Introduction to Bandlab
Introduction to Sampling
Mood and Melodies
Introduction to Mixing

Graduation

 Will have worked together as a team to create your own music album

Will have experience with Audio Engineering

Will have gotten a good amount of Music Theory and Production Experience

Beginner

Tools Used

 BandLab

Prerequisites

Beginner's Graduation

Technical Requirements

Chromebook, Windows PC, Mac, Tablet, Mobile Phone

Good Internet

At least microphone 

Graduation

Will have an intermediate understanding of Music Theory

Will have a better understanding of production 

Will get an intermediate understanding of Audio Engineering

Will have get more experience with Social media and Design

Intermediate

Tools Used

 BandLab

Prerequisites

Intermediate Graduation

Technical Requirements

Chromebook, Windows PC, Mac, Tablet, Mobile Phone

Good Internet

At least microphone 

Graduation

Will have an advanced understanding of Beat Production.

Will have at least 2 years of beat production experience.

Will get experience leading a project as the Executive Producer

Will have 1+ years of experience with with Audio Engineering

Advanced

Tools Used

 BandLab

Prerequisites

Advanced Graduation

Technical Requirements

Chromebook, Windows PC, Mac, Tablet, Mobile Phone

Good Internet

At least microphone 

Graduation

Will have 1+ years of Executive Producer experience

Will have 2+ years of experience with Audio Engineering

Will have 3 years of experience with Social Media Marketing

Will have 3+ years of experience with Music Production

Expert
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View latest album

What the students say

I was able to learn how to develop songs on Bandlab and become familiar with the program and get more confident in sampling songs. I created three songs to contribute to our album, and I had a lot more if I needed more. I didn't really expect anything coming into the class but I learned a lot and I'd like to take it again.
Noah
Music Student
I learned the basics of game development and game engine during this session. The way I feel I was able to contribute to ogres mayhem was helping to create the stages and the hit boxes for the characters. My duties were creating the stage intros for stages 4-6, updating the wiki with new transformation information and adding physics to super sonic.
Koen
Game Development Student

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