[game_edu] GAMES EDU UK Registration Open Now

[Toby Barnes]

To register go to http://www.gamesedu.co.uk


On 10/03/2008 13:01, "Toby Barnes" <toby.barnes at pixel-lab.co.uk> wrote:


> GAMES:EDU is a conference aimed at those teaching games development and

> videogame education.

> It brings together the Europe's foremost educators from across all disciplines

> to connect directly with computer games developers and  producers, to exchange

> ideas and perspectives.

> GAMES:EDU  is backed by Skillset, which works with both the industry and

> government to identify and tackle the skills and productivity needs of the

> audio visual industries throughout the UK.

> 

> Taking our lead from last years comments we are now moving to 2 dates:

> 29th April in Manchester & 29th July in Brighton.

> 

> Games Edu North 29th April

> ³The Big Boys²

> Talks from Sony Liverpool, Evolution Studios, Electronic Arts Burnout Team,

> and returning this year are the "Skillset Sessions" - workshops facilitated by

> the UK's top educators helping you become producer better students.

> 

> Games Edu South 29th July alongside Develop

> ³Independent Forever²

> Talks from Jonathan Blow (only UK talk this year), Introversion (Defcon,

> Multiwinia), and Media Molecule (Little Big Planet)

> 

> Registration Opens today, and tickets are expected to go fast so book early.

> Early Bird closes April 7th (North) and July 4th (South)

> 

> Organized by Pixel-Lab, the event brings together the foremost educators to

> connect directly with computer games developers and producers, exchanging

> ideas, and discussing best practice and perspectives.  GAMES:EDU creates a

> space to share best practice and understanding with the aim of assisting

> educators to create and drive an agenda that truly meets the needs of the

> development community.

> 

> Senior staff from Skillset were on hand to share information on the

> accreditation scheme and the support package available to those university

> courses that have been successful in their accreditation.

> 

> I look forward to seeing you there.

> 

> Toby 

> 

> Headline Sponsor this year is Microsoft & Rare (Microsoft Game Studio)

> 


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