Artistic Gaming for Young People

Discover storytelling in game design engines and
become the architect of your own video game

 

In sessions led by digital artists, participants aged 11-18 learn to build immersive worlds and tell compelling stories through game design, focusing on graphics, gameplay, and sound. Our narrative-driven approach examines the role of gaming tools and questions the ethics of character design, demonstrating how gaming can foster new perspectives. We explore how technology shapes our thoughts and experiences, empowering creators to become architects of their worlds.

Additionally, participants delve into the industry side of video games, learning how to pitch and publish their creations. Industry experts guide sessions on effectively presenting and pitching games, covering essential topics such as understanding target audiences and developing a unique voice.

Hear what the young participants have to say about the programme here.

 

 

XYZ 2024/2025 - Programme for 11-14 years old, with youth charity Sirlute, run by digital artist Joseph Whitmore

 

CLICK FULL SCREEN TO PLAY THE GAME!

Echoes of Redemption by Havana (top)
Rick and Morty
by Dayyaan
Theo’s World by Theo

HOW TO PLAY

  • ESC - minimise the window

  • ENTER - start the game

  • Z - jump, collect items, talk and progress in the story

  • ARROW - move forward and backwards

  • SHIFT - select

  • REFRESH - reset/stop the game


 

XYZ 2023/2024 - Programme for 16-18 years old with ELAM College, run by artist David Blandy, with Shay Thompson and Alexis Trust

 

 

XYZ 2022/2023 - Programme for 16-18 years old with ELAM College, run by art collective Keiken, with Clifford Sage and Target 3D

 

 

PAST GUEST COURSE LEADERS

Narrative Game Design

Keiken
Artist collective

Marketing & Publishing

Alexis Trust
Chucklefish

Game Development

David Blandy
Artist

Video game design

Joseph Whitmore
new media artist/researcher

Marketing & Publishing

Shay Thompson
Presenter/broadcaster

World-Building

Clifford Sage
Programmer

 

 

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