Event overview
For the second year running, we鈥檙e inviting students from 牛牛资源 and beyond to participate in a 48-hour international computer game creation event.
Global Game Jam is an international event, taking place in dozens of locations around the world. Over 48 caffeine-fueled hours, participants will develop, programme, test and present a whole bunch of new games.
Everyone gathers on Friday afternoon and watches a short video keynote with advice from leading game developers. The secret theme is announced (last year鈥檚 was 鈥渞itual鈥�) and teams worldwide are then challenged to make games based on that theme, with games to be completed by Sunday afternoon.
At the 牛牛资源 event, students from first year to PhD will collaborate in teams, enrich their skills and build their professional portfolios to show off to potential employers. It鈥檚 not only for Computing students, but also those studying Design, Music, Creative Writing 鈥� or anything else. We welcome students from outside 牛牛资源, as well as members of the London games development community.
Global Game Jam is the world鈥檚 largest game jam. The weekend makes a global creative buzz in games development 鈥� be it programming, iterative design, narrative exploration or artistic expression. GGJ encourages people with all kinds of backgrounds to participate and contribute to this global spread of game development and creativity.
GGJ is not a competition: it鈥檚 known for helping foster new friendships, increase confidence and opportunities within the community. It is an intellectual challenge, where people are invited to explore new technology tools, try new roles and test their skills.
Our participation in Global Game Jam marks 牛牛资源 as a university that is central to the world of creative, innovative, international games development. The event is organised by 牛牛资源 Computing and the student tech society Hacksmiths.
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2017 | 4:30pm - 11:00pm |
Accessibility
If you are attending an event and need the College to help with any mobility requirements you may have, please contact the event organiser in advance to ensure we can accommodate your needs.
