What some of our attendees said about the March 2008 Open Days:
“I never thought I could learn so much about game development in such a short
space of time.”
"I feel the day has been very fulfilling and enlightening. I feel I know a lot
more about the day-to-day games industry workflow."
"All staff are very friendly and motivated towards helping and informing all open day members."
"Loved the whole day from start to finish."
“Blitz rocks!!”
For the last three years Blitz have been running Open Days at our Leamington Spa
studios. They have been hugely successful and we’re intending to do it all again
in 2009!
The student days are intended for anyone who wants to work in game
development; that doesn’t mean only people who are on actual games
courses, it could also include those studying (for example) Computer
Science, Audio Technology, Illustration – any one of a number of
courses where the core skills are related to games development. If
you’re not sure about these, take a look at our GameON website
where there is a wealth of information about the jobs and skills needed
in development.
The aim is to give people who want to work in games, and those teaching
them, a chance to experience a little of the reality of that industry,
to give them a feel for what the work entails and to pass on helpful
information and experience from our talented and enthusiastic employees.
The day includes overview presentations from the main games disciplines
- 2D Art, 3D Art, Animation, Audio, Game Design, Programming, Project
Management and Quality Assurance - as well as talks by Andrew and Philip
Oliver, our founding fathers, about the business side. There is also a
studio tour, followed by the chance to discuss your work and areas of
particular interest with senior members of Blitz staff and ask even more
questions!
So if you are already on a games-related course, and you think that you
would benefit from knowing more about your chosen industry, this is
absolutely for you. If you would be interested in hearing about future
Open Days, please register your details and we will be in
touch with further details once the dates for 2009 have been decided.
The lecturers' days offer an unparalleled opportunity for those involved
in teaching any courses which might involve students interested in
pursuing a career in games, to come and see what skills and attitudes
are needed by the games industry, and to talk about expectations and
requirements from both perspectives.
If you are a lecturer, tutor or otherwise involved in game-related education,
please do leave your details and we will be in touch with further
details once the future dates have been decided.
All the days are free to attend and lunch and refreshments are provided.
If you have any further questions regarding the Open Days, please contact us at
education@BlitzGamesStudios.com.
