Student Workshops
Dungeons & Dragons
Developing social skills, group dynamics & leadership
A Dungeons & Dragons campaign played over 5 sessions (2 hours each) in which participants can learn and explore group dynamics, leadership and social skills in a fun fantasy setting. Role playing games allow us to express ourselves in safe and non judgemental ways and help form connections within a group! This program is typically suited to groups of 4-8 participants, 14 and older. Games can be played in person or remotely via web browser.
Design Workshops
A series of practical workshops introducing participants to some key concepts for planning, designing & developing games using free and accessible tools. The workshops explore teamwork, concept development, prototyping, assessing scope, choosing the right tools, creating assets, iteration, testing, user experience and marketing. Participants will come away from this workshop with a greater understanding of the development lifecycle, practical skills and a potential pathway to explore their interest in making games.
Skills development for budding designers
Games Developer Q&A
“So you want to be a game developer”
Semi structured series of discussions and short activities aimed at young people who are curious about the Victorian Independent Games industry. An introduction to the different roles and areas of game design and development, what it’s like making games as a job and what participants can do to plan their pathway into making games. Can be tailored for different age groups from late primary school age through to final year VCE students.