In this fast -paced interactive one-hour masterclass with an academic and/or ambassadors, students will examine how their current subject(s) can relate to a career in Games Design. This includes but is not limited to the games psychology, narrative writing, music and soundscapes, programming, and graphic design. As well as offering opportunity for students to examine the real-world connections between games design and maths, science, history and/or literature.

This workshop works equally well for students with no prior experience of games design, as well as those studying Games design and related course at level 2/3. Students will develop their understanding of careers in Games design.

Curriculum Links:

• Creative Media Production (Level 3) – game genres and design considerations
• CIAG – Understanding the relevance of their qualifications at Level 2 and 3 to future career paths
• CIAG – encounters with higher education and development of their understanding of future study options

Gatsby Benchmarks:

Masterclass: 1, 3, 4, 7

Taster Day: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7

Make it a Taster Day: Includes a campus tour and HE information talk.