Program Overview

Game Development Robots Workshop

Overview

The Game Development Robots workshop is an interactive two-hour session where students develop their understanding of games design for digital games. This workshop is aimed at students with no prior experience of games design and is designed to help them develop their understanding of careers in Games design.

Details

• Duration: 2 hours
• Location: University Campus
• Target Audience: Key Stage 4 students
• Group Size: Minimum 10 - Maximum 30 students

Curriculum Links

• 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

Workshop Activities

In this workshop, students will work in teams to build cardboard robot suits and then play a game, applying their knowledge of games design. The workshop is led by an academic and/or ambassadors.

Related Activities

• Your Passion in Game Design: Available for Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, FE Level 2, FE Level 3
• Games Design @ CCCU: Available for Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5, FE Level 2, FE Level 3

Taster Day Option

The workshop can be extended to a Taster Day, which includes a campus tour and a higher education information talk.