A new game design and esports pathway program is coming to Anaheim high schools.
The program was launched Monday to prepare students at the Anaheim Unified High School District (AUHSD) with the necessary skills to enter an evolving video game and interactive media industry, district officials said.
“Video game design is more than entertainment; it’s an emerging driver of the 21st-century economy,” said AUHSD Superintendent Michael Matsuda. “We’re opening doors for students to explore high-wage, high-growth fields with relevance.”
The pathway program, the AUHSD said, will include hands-on coursework in coding, narrative design and game engines, as well as mentorships with Fullerton College faculty and students and opportunities to participate in district-wide competitions.
Students can also pursue dual enrollment with Fullerton College for college credit and access to game labs and game design projects, according to the district.
The pathway will be available to students as early as junior high school and continue through high school, AUHSD said.
The curriculum will be available to students at Katella High School and South Junior High School for the 2025-26 school year.
The AUHSD also offers pathways in other industries such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and medicine.