Welcome to The Game Plan

The Game Plan Context New Access Routes New Learning and Training Processes

The Game Plan Context Media Training North West iCi

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 workforce Develop business skills Broaden access to the industry

iCi Inclusive Creative Industries Innovation and empowerment New access routes to employment New processes of learning and training

The Game Plan New Access Routes Partnerships Example

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 Perfect Digital 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

Games How do we use them to reach our targets? Providing additional/alternative IT skills through creative play Analysing games design, sound and animation processes Evaluating interactive narrative and story Pointing 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

Games Creative Training Menu Taster sessions about the games industry Mobile Phone workshops Masterclass Series with industry professionals Script Writing and Sound workshops Digital Imaging and 3D Modelling workshops Interactive TV Workshops Guidance sessions Placements

Peshkar Productions TVi: 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 companies Evaluation and dissemination Another project about women into the games industry? A similar project in the North-East

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