National Library Week Event | How To Break Into The Games Industry With Drew Davidson

When

Saturday April 7, 2018: 2:00pm to 3:00pm  Add to Calendar /   Add to Google Calendar

Where

Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

For Whom

Grade 6 - Adult

Description

Ever wonder how to get started in game development? Join Drew Davidson for behind-the-scenes stories from the gaming industry, the educational path required for developers, and how entrepreneurial mindset changes the way one engages with the work.

Drew Davidson is a professor, producer and player of interactive media. His background spans academic, industry and professional worlds and he is interested in stories and transformational experiences across texts, comics, games and other media. He is the Director of the Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University and the Founding Editor of ETC Press and its Well Played series and journal. 

This event is in partnership with the University of Michigan Art and Gaming Symposium, a one-day symposium on Saturday, April 7, 2018 bringing together academics, game makers, and game players to discuss the role of art in gaming. More events are taking place at the Hatcher Graduate Library. Visit the event web page for more info.