[game_edu] inquiry from the press

[Alex Ionescu]

International Academy of Design & Technology also allows the students to
retain ownership of their games' IP. It is up to them to secure releases or
agreements from all contributors to group projects.

Regards,
Alex Ionescu
Game Development Instructor
IADT-Detroit


On 10/9/08 11:41 AM, "Leo Moreno" <lmoreno at avhsd.org> wrote:


> The only schools I know that allow the students to retain ownership are

> Carnegie Mellon University and Devry University

> 

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> 

> 

>>>> S.Gold <goldfile at gmail.com> 10/8/2008 1:34 PM >>>

> I got a phone call this afternoon and wanted to share the gist of it with

> you. I would also like to get your feedback (also let me know if you want me

> to share it with the press).

> 

> Apparently some schools retain the ownership of all projects created by

> their students. This has made it difficult if not impossible for graduates

> to publish their games after leaving the schools. What do you think of these

> policies ... and is it something that the IGDA or we as a SIG should/would

> want to look into and perhaps influence?

> 

> Thanks,

> Susan