About School of Interactive Arts in New York, NY

The School of Interactive Arts (SIA) offers a unique opportunity for high school students to gain the skills they need to excel in the ever-changing digital game development industry. Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to give students the tools they need to become successful in college or their chosen career path. We focus on teaching essential communication, collaboration, project management, and entrepreneurial skills that can be applied to any field. Plus, our team works hard to encourage low-income students to explore their creativity and use technology to create a brighter future for themselves. At SIA, we believe in helping young people gain the skills they need to succeed in the digital game development world. Our curriculum is designed to ensure students are equipped with the computer science and coding knowledge necessary for college and career readiness. In addition, we prioritize teaching students the communication, collaboration, project management, and entrepreneurial skills that will help them pursue any field they choose. With our support, we hope to empower low-income students to access their creativity and use technology to make a better life for themselves. The School of Interactive Arts (SIA) is an inspiring pre-college program that equips high school students with the skills they need to thrive in the ever-growing world of digital game development. Our coursework is created to make sure students are prepared for the industry’s challenges and opportunities, while also teaching them the computer science and coding fundamentals needed for college and career success. We prioritize teaching essential communication, collaboration, project management, and entrepreneurial skills that can be applied to any field. Most importantly, we aim to motivate low-income students to tap into their potential and use technology to build a brighter future for themselves through personal growth, top-notch education, and high-tech careers.

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What kind of kids we support

  • Coed
  • Kids
  • Tweens

Amenities

  • Playground
  • Internet Access
  • Classrooms

Programs at School of Interactive Arts in New York, NY

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MASTERY

SIA Mastery is our signature program for high school students who want to pursue computer science through game design and prepare for college. This program is proven to prepare students for success in a variety of STEM college majors and careers. In addition to learning C# programming on the Unity Engine, students will also practice other art forms related to game design such as illustration, animation, music production, and narrative writing.

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SUMMER CAMP 2023

The camp is for rising 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students and tuition is covered 100% for eligible students. This is one of our most popular programs and students who participate are guaranteed a spot in our school year pre-college program. Programming will be conducted both onsite at our location in Flatiron (39 W. 19th ST) as well as virtually for students who desire to participate online.

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Location and contact information

39 West 19th Street, New York, NY, 10011