Welcome to The Game Plan
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Welcometo
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
MTNW invites you to get involved in
The Game Plan
The Game Plan Contact details
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