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The Game Plan

The Game Plan Context

New Access RoutesNew Learning and Training Processes

The Game Plan Context

Media Training North WestiCi

Media Training North West

Skillset’s regional training partner

in the North-West of England,the largest media cluster

outside London and the South-East.

Media Training North West

Aims

Develop media workforceDevelop business skills

Broaden access to the industry

iCi Inclusive Creative Industries

Innovation and empowermentNew access routes to employment

New processes of learning and training

The Game Plan New Access Routes

PartnershipsExample

Partnerships

Project Manager: Maria Stukoff

Steering Group: Warthog, Onteca, Acclaim, Evolution, Head First, ICDC, etc.

Local partnerships: games companies, networks, cultural organisations,

local authorities, community groups

Future PerfectDigital Imaging

1. Introduction to Photoshop:

Absolute beginners

2. Exhibition of the work: At Contact Theatre and during performance

3. Progression: Guidance sessions, events, placements

The Game Plan New Learning and Training Processes

Use of Games Creative Training Menu

Example

GamesHow do we use them to reach our targets?

Providing additional/alternative IT skills through creative playAnalysing games design, sound and animation processes

Evaluating interactive narrative and storyPointing at the relationship to other media

Discussing the social and cultural impact of new media technologies

Developing access to design tools used in the industry

GamesCreative Training Menu

Taster sessions about the games industryMobile Phone workshops

Masterclass Series with industry professionalsScript Writing and Sound workshops

Digital Imaging and 3D Modelling workshopsInteractive TV Workshops

Guidance sessionsPlacements

Peshkar ProductionsTVi: Reality TV Game Show

Peshkar ProductionsTVi: Reality TV Game Show

1. Media theory, analysis and reflection:

Introduction to media industries, creative media, working practices

2. Interactive Media workshops: Interactive TV and related media such as mobile phones and games

platforms

3. Concept development and presentation: Different learner styles to generate and develop ideas

The Game Plan What next?

Placements in NW games companiesEvaluation and dissemination

Another project about women into the games industry?A similar project in the North-East

Thank you

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The Game Plan

The Game Plan Contact details

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